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 Interior Decorating: Tips to Get Started in the Right DirectionWith all of the great options – from flooring to accessories – that are available today, it’s easy to become overwhelmed when trying to update the look of a room. But a few basic tips can help get you off on the right foot.
And tip #1 is probably the most basic: Your first consideration should be functionality. Think carefully about each piece – do you plan to use it for practical purposes, or is its function purely decorative? If you want to use a piece for practical purposes, does it actually meet your goal? Functionality is critical to finding the right furnishings for a room. Furniture should:
Beyond that, personalization is the theme for today’s interior design. Rigidly matched furniture suites are considered passé now. In fact, you can mix a sleek, contemporary sofa with your favorite table from grandma’s house, or find a special piece at a local shop that stands out and becomes the room’s focal point. Current trends include: Hardwood flooring or ceramic tile, sometimes paired with patterned rugs that provide interesting visual or sculpted designs. Blinds and shades, which provide a contemporary look in window treatments but, when combined with fabric treatments, are a warm, interesting update on yesterday’s sheers and drapes. Paint to pick up the colors you like in a piece you’re keeping – or a new piece you love, or just as an accent wall. Every wall in your house doesn’t have to be Classic Ivory or Cancun Sand. Want a little more advice? Contact us, and one of our certified designers can help you identify the best choices for your space. |