The festive period is fast approaching and one of the things that bothers the mind besides money is improving our living space
Or doing an entire overhaul of the space .
My most critical advice to design enthusiasts is do either do it in stages or do it on a budget . You don’t have to design the entire home at the same time especially if you have a large space .
Whatever you are trying to achieve ; simplicity or opulence , it’s best to do it on a budget if it’s not an entire overhaul .
Here are some tips to go by:
1. Buy one item you really like and let it determine the course of the rest of the design process.
Except you are an interior designer/decorator and can mastermind a design process using a colour scheme which means you already have the final picture in your head . For instance , a rug you really like: let’s say it has colours like beige and teal then let it determine painting , wallcovering and accents .
2. If you are a minimalist , you may start with painting . If your home is going to be shades and hues of grey , you may want to start with painting . You are safe with creating an aesthetically pleasing space using accent pieces later on.
3. Change these three . It guarantees a makeover . If you want a visibly quick makeover of your space , change/add throw pillows , centerpiece and wallcovering .
4. Use mirrors
Mirrors come in different forms . Plain , designed, mirror panels or accent mirrors. They help create an illusion of a larger space and improve lighting .
5. Consider spraying old cabinets and doors
Except you are looking at creating a rustic appearance , spraying of wooden furniture may be the most vibrant makeover that can happen in your space . Painting is different from spraying by the way. Have a spray painter ( you can get them at automobile repair shops) check out wardrobes and closets , doors and cabinets . They need to prime first to give it an eventually smooth finish after spraying .
6. Declutter your space for practicality
Hoarding mars an entire design concept . Keeping useless furniture or accents might make your space look all mushed up despite your makeover . Declutter according to practicality and use ; not sentiments .
Less is always more and this applies to homes .
Bukky Lepe
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