No one wants a home that is dull, basic, just like everyone else’s and less than amazing, right? But most of us settle for spaces that are not exactly likely to be featured in an interior design magazine any time soon, and we settle because we don’t know better. We think good enough really is good enough, and that’s okay, but you know what? We can all do better. We can all transform our homes, changing them so that they are more stylish, sophisticated and put together than ever before, and all we need to be able to do this is a few key interior design secrets, like the ones below…
1. Paper your pitched ceilings
If you have a pitched ceiling, then you need to know that it always looks better with wallpaper than it does if you just paint it. Covering them with your favourite patterned wallpaper instead of just painting them white will make sure they stand out in the way they should and provide a contrast to the walls below. It’s simple, eye-catching and massively effective. Not ot mention, simple!
2. Made-to-measure is amazing for soft furnishings
When it comes to soft furnishings, whether it be roman blind, cushions or headboards, made-to-measure and bespoke is always going to be best because you will be able to get the perfect fit and chose form fabrics which really complement the style of your home, Yes, buying ready made is fine if it is all you can mange, but it will not pop like bespoke soft furnishings do. Think of it as an investment.
3. The bigger your sofa, the better
Obviously, you do not want a sofa that is so big you cannot move around and do other stuff it the roof, but that being said, an old interior design trick is to buy the biggest, plushest sofa you can afford, and which will work in the room you are placing it, This helps to make your space look more luxurious and of course, it is more comfortable too. L and U shapes are often the best, but you do you.
4. Don’t fit your kitchen
Okay, so fitted kitchens are fine, and pretty much the norm these days, but they are not the be-all and end-all, and actually, if you want your kitchen to be more bespoke and unique to you, then you might want to think about a kitchen that is composed of lots of seperate items from kitchen islands to vintage dressers and standalone range cookers, so you can create a stylish look that is totally unique to you and pretty quirky in the days of fitted kitchens.
5. Put lamps on the wall
Instead of having lamps on tables or standing on the floor, if you want to give your rooms a more classic, sophisticated look, then you need to look into wall lamps, which are much more chic than many alternatives, especially if you choose glass or brass fittings.
6. Paint the woodwork
Painted woodwork can look really classy, especially if you paint it cream or white, and make your rooms seem lighter, brighter, and more elegant than leaving wood in its natural brown state. If you are looking for an affordable way to completely transform your space, then painting doors, window sills, and skirting boards white or cream is a great way to do it. It really will look like a whole new space.
7. Mix the old and new
If you want your home to look like it has been curated, rather than thrown together, then you are going to want to mix the old and the new in your space instead of having everything straight out of the box or everything handed down. The contrast between a battered vintage dresser and brand new chrome lights, for example, adds depth and intrigue to any space, and shows you have really thought about what you are putting into the room.
8. Plants are power
Plants should be in every home, and ideally, they should be in every room of the home. You really should not underestimate their power to add points of interest in your space. The bigger your plant, and the more interesting their foliage, the more expensive and sophisticated your space will look.
As you can see, it’s really easy to transform your home with a few simple interior design secrets that don’t cost much time or money to implement.
So< why don’t you start making changes in your home today? You deserve the best house!
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