Decorating your house can come with some stressful decisions to make. Not only do you have to have faith that your vision will work and look good in your home, but you also have to consider the longevity of your decorating decisions. Will this last look and will you stay happy with it?
If you’re about to set off on a decorating project in your home, then we’ve made a list of 5 things to consider before you set up. Hopefully, this way, you can be sure of yourself and your ideas before your makeover.
Create a Mood Board
The proof is in the planning! Before you get involved in any long-term changes in your house you should take some time to get inspiration and collect ideas of all the things you enjoy and see how they look next to each other.
You can do this old school, with interior design magazines, scissors and a corkboard. Or, take a more modern approach and use the trust Pinterest boards to create a space to keep all of your ideas. You’ll find through this process your original ideas will be developed and you will find so many fitting things that you may not have considered on your own. Plus, it will be incredibly satisfying to compare your result to the mood board it all started from.
Try Before You Buy
Before you go full steam ahead and start making changes to your home, test as many of the things you’re using in your house. You’re probably aware that most paint companies and hardware stores offer tester pots of paint so you can test the shades and colours in the lighting inside your house before committing to painting the entire wall.
Not only that, but you’ll find plenty of interior and hardware stores that offer the ability to test their products in your house. You can order free samples of flooring, test tiles or get swatches of curtain fabric to see how they all fit in your home before you buy.
Choose For You, Not For Fashion
It can be easy to be swayed by the latest trends, but the longevity of your home decor will be increased if you centre your decision-making around your personal tastes.
Interior design trends have become incredibly stripped back in the last ten or fifteen years, with most people preferring a minimal look. However, there is no need to get lost in the land of bland. We’re starting to see a rise in maximalism and more people moving to express their individuality.
Practicality Meets Aesthetic
It can be easy to overlook some of the practical necessities in your house when you’re updating it. Make sure to think about all the things you love to do in your house and that nothing you’re doing is going to impact that before you start to make changes.
For example, say you love taking a bubble bath after a long and stressful day. When you come to look at bathrooms you might think a trendy L-shaped tub will look slick in your bathroom. After you’ve spent all your time and money updating your bathroom, however, and you lay in the tub – after waiting an hour for the extra L shape to fill up – you find that those corners aren’t so comfortable and you’ve ruined your favourite relaxation spot.
Have Fun
It can be stressful making decisions and updating your home, but remember that this is a time to express your creativity and make your home exactly how you want it. This is an exciting thing that can really help you feel happier in your space and improve your overall well-being.
