Decorating your home is a purely personal pursuit, but many people use it to express their individuality. If you need ideas on how to tie things together, read on!
Home décor is, of course, a matter of personal taste and reflects a wide variety of styles and influences. Some people fuss over every little detail, others don't really give it much thought, and still others pay a professional to do the job.
A good decorator can build a plan for your home which both expresses your personal style and also fulfills a certain dream look you have in mind, whether it's contemporary or traditional or any other style.
The question is, can you do some of all of this work yourself? Home décor magazines will tell you it's possible, and I agree wholeheartedly. Following are some simple ideas to help you express your personal style in a fashionable and appealing way.
Research: An important first step in creating a personal decor style is to know both what you like and what works well. There are many ways you can do research and gain a feel for design, furniture placement, effective and attractive color combinations, etc. There are myriad home decor magazines which offer a wealth of information, and there are also great TV shows. Tune into real estate shows and other home design shows until you get a good feel for what will work well in your home. Pay attention to details such as allowing for traffic flow, furniture and picture grouping and placement. You can also get some fantastic insight from visiting decorated model homes.
Know yourself: It is important to be surrounded with things you love and which bring you pleasure. It is also important to know which styles make you feel however you want to feel at home. By doing the aforementioned research you can decide whether a very modern look will suit your tastes, for instance, or whether you like an eclectic look of mixed influences. Your decor style may also be influenced by the type of home and neighborhood you live in as well as any existing furnishings and art you may possess. By knowing what you like you can incorporate your own style into the larger sense of style your home expresses. For instance, you could crate an Asian inspired decorating theme in your home and use pieces you have collected on your travels to give it a personal touch.
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