Designing the interior of a home can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but there are common mistakes made. Here are some tips to keep in mind when decorating your home.
- Planning: Always plan the space to avoid cost overruns and poor design consistency. Difficulties can arise if you do not have a plan.
- Overcrowding: Avoid filling the space with too many pieces of furniture, it makes the space feels cluttered and overwhelming. Only keep the furniture that is needed.
- Scale and proportions: keep in mind the space and choose furniture and decor that are perfectly proportioned. Too big or too small will look out of balance.
- Lights: Use lighting suitable for the room. Different types of lighting can be installed in the same space to meet your needs for example Ambient, accent and task lighting can be combined in bedroom. Choose warm lighting for the bedroom, living rooms etc and cool lighting for the kitchen, storage, bathrooms etc.
- Colour palette: choose colours that complement each other and harmonise with your furniture and decor. Colour clashes can make the room feels disjointed and unappealing.
- Functionality: The space should be functional and aesthetic. Focusing too much on any one of these can make the space impractical or unsightly.
- Circulation: The space to move around in the room is circulation and if it is not enough circulation the space feels cramped. Leave at least standard spacing between furniture to allow for easy movement and avoid injury.
- Quality: use the appropriate materials for each space to avoid termites etc. For example, use BWR or BWP(boiling water resistance or boiling waterproof) grade ply for the kitchen because it is exposed to moisture and water for a long time.
- User-based space: Home reflects the personality of the owner, therefore including the personal touches that make the space feel warm and non-generic.
- Evergreen style: Avoid choosing overly trendy decor and furnishing, as it can quickly become outdated . Instead, use the classic styles.
By using these common tips, you can create a beautiful and functional interior design that
enhances the overall look of your home.