Top Tips To Creating A Perfect home

Having a plan before you embark on selecting a new home décor is key to your success in creating your ideal environment and will help you stay within budget.

The task can appear daunting, but with the right approach we can release a certain freedom within ourselves and craft a new home that best reflects our lifestyle.  Keep in mind that online shopping is easy, fun, and can be less expensive than retail stores.

As a preliminary to planning, check out interior design magazines, talk to decorators, search the Internet and read books/magazines on home design. An informed shopper is one who will be satisfied and confident of their selections.

Here are five top tips to get you started on a plan:

1. Budgeting

Your expense budget is a first step to helping you make decisions as to which furniture pieces you will want to keep, merge with other items, or simply purge.

2. Think Basics, Think Style

Ask yourself: What is the look I want?  Does it represent my lifestyle? What works, what needs to be refurbished or eliminated altogether?  If you have kids, function and comfort will be at the top of the list. And, for those of us who entertain creating open spaces for easy movement is key.  Remember, when planning interiors that each room, each element, contributes to the overall effect.

3. Keep It Simple

It’s best to select one style and stick to it.  Eclectic tastes, a mix of patterns, colors, and styles, can be tricky and takes a trained eye. With one style we can create continuity, a seamless look that is easy on the eye. The following are a sample home décor styles with broad appeal.

a. Contemporary  - bold colors, sharp lines, metal and glass  (metal wall art and metal wall sculptures).

b.  Country – a cozy look featuring rustic designs, floral prints, painted woods, and soft cushions.

c. Traditional - antiques and antique style furnishings, lots of mahogany.

d.  Ethnic - decorative ornaments and furniture representing a particular region.

One last thought.  Aim for quality and durability.  Entertaining, active kids, and the general wear and tear will take a toll on fabrics and rugs, Furniture and accessories should last for years, so choose carefully and wisely.