Style Your Own Room
You’ll have to set your budget first before you start out with interior decorating. If you don’t want to waste money, it’s smart to have some notion of what you want to accomplish beforehand. You’ll know what kinds of furniture and accessories you want to include in your room. Make a list of your must-haves and your could-be, then see which items you can use instead. For example, you can always use art instead of purchasing one, so you’d only be dealing with the frame and matting. As you go along, you can add items to your might-be list. Check the ideas below from an interior decorator.
It’s a good idea to do a few layout tests, especially if you’re working on a tight budget. Take some extra fabric and cut it into strips, then lay them down on the floor to see where you can move furniture around to fit them back into the space. You can also use the space that isn’t needed by the layout, like the space behind a door or beneath a window. Keep in mind that you’ll still have to take into account the hook and eye holes, so it may not be the neatest layout you’ve ever done, but it will work.
Try painting your walls or ceiling a warm earth tone, such as beige or brown. A ceiling light fixture with a low-watt, earthy-colored bulb on it looks great. You can also use a set of sheer, sheer curtains to close off the windows from the rest of the room. When it comes to furniture, a simple settee or sofa with a few throw pillows in beige, brown, or white is a great choice.
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