what are the basics for decorating a home ?

Posted by admin on February 18th, 2013 and filed under Decorating | 3 Comments »

in Decorating a home , there are some basics for everything like colors , pictures , plants ,must do this , must not do that ,….etc.
so , what are these basics ?

To me it sounds like you’re looking for rules. So many decorators go on tv and tout what you should and shouldn’t do. Pfft. I say you do what you think looks good. What is pleasing to YOUR eye. You have to live there. Your house isn’t a show room.

My rule is that I pour my personality into my home. I’ve gotten so many compliments on my home and have had friends ask me to help them with theirs. I give them basic ideas but mostly I think they should use their own creativity and pour their personality into their homes.

One thing I personally hate is a very well decorated room but bare walls. ICK!! Photographs, artwork, etc. are a must in my opinion. But that is just MY opinion.

Don’t always rely on those supposed professional decorators. I once saw a professional decorator on tv paint hay onto a living room wall to give it texture!!! It was terrible! Professionals decorate with their own personal style so you must take everything they say with a grain of salt.

3 Responses

  1. Amelia Says:

    To me it sounds like you’re looking for rules. So many decorators go on tv and tout what you should and shouldn’t do. Pfft. I say you do what you think looks good. What is pleasing to YOUR eye. You have to live there. Your house isn’t a show room.

    My rule is that I pour my personality into my home. I’ve gotten so many compliments on my home and have had friends ask me to help them with theirs. I give them basic ideas but mostly I think they should use their own creativity and pour their personality into their homes.

    One thing I personally hate is a very well decorated room but bare walls. ICK!! Photographs, artwork, etc. are a must in my opinion. But that is just MY opinion.

    Don’t always rely on those supposed professional decorators. I once saw a professional decorator on tv paint hay onto a living room wall to give it texture!!! It was terrible! Professionals decorate with their own personal style so you must take everything they say with a grain of salt.
    References :

  2. doinou Says:

    To start with, choose three colors and stick with them. Each picture should have its own space. Don’t clutter. Do keep clean, sunshiney and airy. Enjoy!
    References :

  3. buttercakes Says:

    Do use colors & styles that appeal to you
    Stay within your own budget
    Stay away from clutter & overdoing accessories
    When 2 rooms connect,(one flows into another), best to use same colors to guide the eyes in creating a smooth flow…
    Price compare when buying anything new,high cost doesnt always mean its built the best..
    If you change your decor often use colors on floors & walls that can be transitioned easily..
    References :

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