With the tools like Pinterest and Instagram and TV shows on home renovations the sources for ideas for your interior has exploded. We can all now be interior designer. Here are some good ideas to get your creative juices flowing:
Great ways to create cohesion and flow in your home design is to create a LookBook or Pinterest board for each of your rooms you wish to renovate. In here you can collect ideas, images, colour schemes and see how all of this comes together to create a”look” or theme.
Think mood. the feeling of your home is really what you want to express in an interior design. Are you relaxed, sophicated, contemporary, classic or beachy? The mood of you home is conveyed in the ideas you collect.
Make some key decisions that will shape your look. Some key decisions could include”
Lighting style.
Power points and door handles.
Metal finishes and fittings.
Neutral paint or fabric colour.
Window coverings.
Don’t forget the outside. Bringing the outside in is a real trend. Not just the natural light but the greenery of outdoor planting. Extending living areas beyond with sliding doors and pull up windows is another key consideration.
Enlist a professional. While we can all create a “look” and know what we like having a professional eye can really pull it all together. It is a challenging job and having that independent consultant can be worth it.