Don't be tempted to decorate a room
just to follow the latest tends. Decorating is expensive and you need
to think about how you are going to use the room and whether your
design is practical. For example, purple may be an 'in' colour but if
you use it in a north facing family room you will make it feel dark
and oppressive.
There are lots of other examples of
impracticality of colour and texture. These mistakes can be very
expensive.
Choosing Impractical Floor
Coverings.
Would you, for example, use long pile
carpet in a play room used by toddlers? It might make it soft and
cosy but it would be very difficult to keep clean. Something easy to
wash would be much more practical.
Buying The Wrong Light Fittings.
Buying lighting fixtures can be
expensive so make sure that the lighting you select is suitable for
the room. Soft lights are fantastic in a bedroom, or adult lounge
room, but if the room is used by a child, or for reading and
studying, you might want to leave out the soft lights and
concentrate on giving the room a bright, light atmosphere.
Hanging Artwork Too High.
Display artwork at eye level where
ever possible. If you fix paintings and wall hangings too high up on
the wall it spoils the effect. Visitors have to crane their necks
and look up at them.
Spreading A Collection Out.
If you have a collection of things, or
a group of matching items, display them all together in one group.
It makes it easier to see what you have and it gives the display
impact. Spreading the collection all around the house spoils the
impact.
Separating Pairs of Items.
Add pairs of things to a room to bring
unity to the deign. For instance have two matching table lamps, two
candlesticks, or even two matching pictures displayed together.
Arranging things in pairs brings another dimension to a room.
Grouping Heavy Furniture.
Don't put all the big, heavy furniture
in a group on one side of the room. This makes the room look
unbalanced and lopsided. Distribute larger items around the room and
try to balance therm out.
Choosing The Wrong Coors.
Select colours carefully. A north
facing room will look dark and depressing with too many dark colours
in it. Even vibrant colours like reds and bright greens can feel
heavy in a room with very little natural light. If there is little
natural light choose whites and creams and maximise the light that's
already there. Bright rooms with lots of light are not such a
problem. You can really use your imagination there.
Not Taking The Occupants Into
Account.
When choosing the overall feel of a
room take into account what it is going to be used for and who is
going to use it. For example, cool blues and sharp lines may not
suit a very 'girlie' girl, but frills, pretty pink curtains and soft
textures will not suit your partner if he is a very 'macho' man.
In the long run it will save you time
and money if you think about the room you plan to decorate before you
start. Decide who will be using the space and what they would like,
then consider what is practical and efficient in the area. Choose
styles and décor that will not become outdated in a very short
time and buy the very best that you can afford.
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