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Not everybody was born to design interiors, but when it comes time to decorate our own homes the temptation to believe that only you could know how you want your home to be decorated can be great. The truth for most of us is that we could use some help, and if help is not possible, then at least we need some advice. Jessica Ackerman has ten pieces of advice that are certain to save the time, money and disappointment that buying furniture and decor for your home can create. Hopefully these can assist all that are looking to go it alone in the interior design department, good luck!

If you are looking to furnish and decorate your home, visit our online showroom at www.decorandfurniture.co.za



Home Decorating 101: 10 Tips to Prevent Decorating Mistakes

By Jessica Ackerman


Has the fear of decorating has overwhelmed you? Even if you have never held a paint roller or repositioned a sofa, take comfort. These tips will empower you and engage your creative gene.


1) The first rule is to be familiar with the space you will be decorating

Grab a pencil, tape measure, and graph paper and make a scale layout of the room’s perimeter. Even if you possess excellent spatial relational abilities, this is recommended because the best visual remembrances fail against the reality of a scaled drawing in front of you.


With the representation of the room, it is possible to determine the sizes of furniture you have or that you wish to purchase.


2) Making a checklist helps

Shopping for decorating supplies? Writing a list now will save you frustration later. Even if you do not purchase everything, check off what you get as you get it. Keep those paint chips, fabric samples and flooring swatches with you to coordinate with furniture, lighting and accessories, whether shopping online or in a brick and mortar store.


3) Establish a budget range

The guidelines of a budget save not only your wallet but sometimes your relationship. If you choose to splurge, at least you do so intentionally.


4) Walls and floors are your frame

Consider the floor and walls as your frame. Pay attention to the colors and coverings of your frame. As you decorate within this canvas, remember that this "frame" unifies your decorating, so it is most the logical place to start.


5) Lighting can set a mood

With the lighting possibilities today, you can set a mood in every room. Specialty glass, bulbs, dimmer switches and modules are available for everyone’s decorating style and budget.


6) Create interest

Stretch your decorating dollar and maybe your decorating comfort zone by mixing colors, textures and patterns. Take cues from pictures in magazines or displays in stores. Adapt ideas from design shows and make them your own.


7) Sense of style

Whether you prefer traditional, contemporary, or modern, decorate with your personal sense of style. Be bold not intimidated by mixing period pieces. Eclectic style works provided proportion, color, pattern and texture appear harmonious.


8) Research products

Happy consumers are those who do their homework before they buy. You may be a buyer instead of a shopper, but you would reap the rewards of some time spent learning more about the products you use to decorate—especially big-ticket items.


9) Balance and scale work together

When you look at the positioning of elements in your room and something hits a discord in you, chances are proportions clash. Getting the balance and scale right takes some practice. Again, take cues from other resources.


10) Use space effectively

It is eminently helpful to make scaled cutouts of the furniture and position all the pieces to your liking within your scale drawing. Gather large pieces to make the most of a focal point. Arrange some informal seating areas.


Now that you know these tips, you’re ready to begin. Decorate yourself happy!


About the author: Jessica Ackerman is the head author at Wall Décor and Home Accents, an unique online wall decor store that specializes in divine wrought iron wall décor and antique wall candle sconces .


To read more of Jessica’s popular home décor and design articles visit the home decor blog at Wall Decor and Home Accents.


By Jessica Ackerman

Published: 10/27/2007


http://www.buzzle.com/articles/home-d\ecorating-101-10-tips-to-prevent-decorating-mistakes.html


Date Posted: 2009-03-16
Posted By: Decor and Furniture
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