Tips From Designers

Tips & What Not To Do In Interiors

Found this article in House Beautiful called 10 Home Makeover Mistakes and it provides tips from multiple people.

“Enjoy the process! Have fun. And trust your instincts. Once the fear is gone, the fun begins. If it’s not fun, don’t do it.” – Jeffrey Bilhuber
1. Fabric: Having an actual sample of fabric before it purchased is always best. You have to feel the fabric and actually see the true color and pattern with your own eyes.
2. Budgeting: Sometimes you have to give a little to get the look. One interior designer wanted antique wide-plank floors for a huge house but couldn't get is so she bought commercial white oak and hand brushed it with a deep stain.
3. Accessorizing: We have all seen those bedrooms with the gazillion pillows on the bed, its like a puzzle putting it back together. Accessories do not have to be over the top they just have to feel good.
4. Seating Arrangements: One designer said it was never a good idea to put two sofas facing each other and creating an alleyway.
5. Mirrors & Small Spaces: Big mirrors can be your best friend in making a room look larger and doubling the space. The same goes for furniture; the smaller the room the larger scale the furniture it adds dimension.

   

And another tip about kids rooms- less themed rooms like Disney or superheroes and more listening to them and create a space that can grow up with them. 

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