Good interior decorating won’t cost much of your time or cash and can have tremendous results on improving home life. Here are simple rules and pointers that can help you brighten your home or office.
Use Light Colors for the Walls
It all begins with the walls how you choose to dress them. The most economical solution is paint and the variety is great. But, don’t go messing about with bright colors and dark tones inside the home. Not only is this a costly idea it can backfire terribly as colors and lighting don’t always work out exactly as you see in an image on Pinterest.
It is the lighter colors and neutral tones which are the smartest option because you want to keep the interior soothing and relaxing. Softer tones of beige and grey (and maybe green) combine well with any color scheme you choose for the rest of the furniture and upholstery.
Consider the Focal Points
You will add a sense of style to your living space by allowing your creativity to run wild with some fascinating focal points. This is where the personality of your home is born and can be accomplished in many ways.
This could be the marble counter tops in the kitchen, art work in the living room or a cast iron bathtub in the bathroom. But, don’t leave it at that. These focal points must be presented perfectly. This could be done with a choice central location, a well-placed accent light or focal light or even a choice setting between other decorative furniture.
Mirrors
Mirrors are the real estate agent’s best kept secret for making homes look more spacious. They have been called the “Feng Shui Pills” for their capacity to brighten a room and make everything appear more spacious.
But, once again placement will be very important. You don’t want to hang your mirrors on the wall opposite the window, this will only bounce the light directly out the window. Place the mirror on the walls perpendicular to the windows for the most dramatic lighting effects.
Windows
Window dressings are of great importance and the wrong window coverings can look as bad as nothing at all. Make sure the blinds, drapes or curtains that you are using in each room of the house has been carefully selected for the functions of the room. If a room gets a lot of direct sunlight be sure to choose lighter colors for the room and consider the potential for solar damage.
Lighting
The lighting of your home is one of the most essential factors that affects the interior decorations. Natural light is always the best source of light and should always be emphasized.
But, where ever natural light is in short supply, you must apply artificial light. This must be done properly however. If your lighting is drab and boring it will detract from the beauty of the room. Visit www.lighting-magazine.com for more lastest lighting ideas. In the kitchen stress the functionality of the room with three or four light sources in a row. Then don’t forget accent lights in the living room and a functional light near the mirror in the bathroom.
