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 Where to start when decorating a whole house

 

 

Are you moving to a new house or are you thinking of redecorating your existing house? The thought of decorating a whole house can be scary or exciting depending on your taste, experience, time and budget.

If you have never decorated a house before, you might feel overwhelmed since you do not know how or where to start. If this is an old hat for you, you may be looking for a better style and look for your house. The big question is, how do you ensure you maintain that personal and custom style without everything looking mismatched or thrown all over?

 

If you do not know how to go about decorating your house, do not worry since this article has got you covered.

Here are great tips on where to start when decorating a whole house

and achieve that tasty style without going over budget or leaving trails of disappointment.

 

1. Decide what you like

 

Choosing a style that you like is usually the most challenging part of decorating a new house. Most people usually do not know what decorating styles they like since they do not have a variety of options to choose from.

The easiest way of determining the style that appeals to you is by going through photos of other homes. You can visit your friends’ houses to check out how they have decorated their houses, check photos on the internet or house designers magazines.

Save your favourite styles in an idea book or folder and compare them later.

Check what your favourite designs have in common in terms of furniture style, colour, density and pattern of the items in the room. Ensure that you keep in mind the kind of your house you need to decorate in terms of size, location and the limitations it might have.

 

2. Break down your home decorating plan by room

 

Trying to decorate the whole house at once can be overwhelming. It would help to prioritise which rooms are most important to you or where you spend most of the time and create a decorating plan for them. You can start with the living room and then the bedrooms later. If you have kids remember to put their rooms into consideration too.

Creating identical designs for all rooms is an outdated house decoration technique. If you want to have a modern-looking living room with sleek furniture, modern fixtures but have a transitional bedroom, go for it.

Creating a decoration plan will also help you to create a budget. You do not want to start planning for items you cannot afford. This will also help you to know where to place the items such as rugs, pieces of art and furniture you already have.

 

3. Pick a colour pallet and paint

 

Most interior design experts recommend that you should pull a colour pallet from the flooring or a piece of art. The safest way to go about this is by choosing a colour pallet from the piece of item you love the most. If you love your carpet or artwork, you own you should consider starting there.

Once you have established your colour pallet, then the rest of the decor should start from there. Use neutral colours for expensive pieces such as TV stands, sofas, dining tables and other furniture. Then you can choose the right colour in paint or other items such as curtains, art prints, pillows, rugs and lamps.

This will help you minimise your cost if you change your mind and decide to change the colours of your decor in future.

 

4. Invest in the right pieces of furniture

 

Pieces of furniture are usually expensive, and they are going to stay longer. Shop for the best sofas, dining tables, dressing desks, and reading tables; even if you temporarily have them, you can move them to other parts of the house. It would help if you also considered buying a comfortable bed and reading chair as it will not only save you money in the long run but will keep you in good health.

Before going shopping, ensure that you have measured everything, including your living room, bedrooms, doors, and stairs way. Furniture may look small in the 20 feet high ceiling showroom but fail to fit in your standard living space.

 

5. Hire an expert

 

If your instincts still tell you that you might mess up if you decorate the whole house yourself, you can consider seeking expert help. Some stores usually hire experts to help customers make the right choice when shopping for their house decor. Some of these professionals offer their services for free or at a small fee. You can also consider hiring a professional interior designer to come and help you throughout the entire process.

 

Decorating your house should not be a daunting task. Following the above tips will make the entire process easy and exciting. Make sure that you do not make rushed or unsure decisions to avoid making costly mistakes during the process.