Bought a new house and are wondering how to make it a home? It is going to be a bumpy but a fulfilling ride. When it comes to decorating your home – old or new – there are a few elements that you need to keep in mind. The first thing is the colour palette, then comes the design aesthetic, the flooring and the walls, next comes the furniture, and lastly, the décor pieces that will add a personal touch to your space. It can get confusing and challenging at times, but if you know what you want and how to practically apply that into the design, you are ready to go. Let’s look at some of the tips that you can incorporate while planning to style your home.
Research! Research! Research!
Before you get down to business, it is very important to research and know more about the kind of design you want for your space. Make a mood board for your understanding and for your interior designer to get an idea as to what exactly you want to do with the house. Consult your designer to see which aspects are practical and which ones can be skipped.
Creating a Pinterest board always comes handy to understand your likes and choices, and if it all comes down to tiles, don’t forget to follow Orientbell Tiles on Pinterest for latest tile designs.
Develop A Budget
There’s no beating around the bush on this one. It is very important to first settle on your budget as it will make your job easier when it comes to sourcing and purchasing. A budget gives you a roadmap for how to divide the costs between rooms. You can still make an exception if you find a one-of-a-kind dining table but in order to pay for it, you have to be thoughtful about where else you can cut back.
Decide a Theme for Your Space
Some people may like a minimalist space while some prefer traditional while you would want to go for boho. Set a theme that you would like to follow either by space or as a whole. This will help you pick and choose better not just at the time of styling but also when you want to make additions to the existing decor.
Popular home styling or home decoration themes are Scandinavian, mediterranean, boho or all traditional. Besides these, interior designers and architects are also gravitating towards pastel or english colored interiors, furniture and vintage fixtures.
Choose a theme that you feel most comfortable coming back to everyday and you find easy to maintain.
Experiment with The Colour Schemes
While doing your research, pin down the colour scheme for the space. In the end, the colours will contribute a major portion of the house and reflect on your individual personality in the house. When it comes to colour, be mindful of the shades you use if you want to achieve that gives you a home you desire.
It doesn’t have to be playing with conventional whites and beiges, you can opt for blacks, greens or even browns if you choose to do so. It is best to keep in mind that the color combinations you decide in the beginning will set the tone for other furniture and furnishing of the home. Choose the ones you would live with for the next 5-6 years.
To create a color pattern you can opt for kinds of paints available in the market like Satin finish, texture, etc or simply use wall papers to create a bolder look. You can also try tiles as accent walls matching to your floor tiles.
Tile Those Tiles Right
Both wall and floor tiles have a prominent role to play while styling the overall look of your house but the buck doesn’t end with looks; it should be functional, durable and stylish all at the same time.
You can choose tiles and furniture simultaneously. If you want to keep furniture that is bold and eclectic then go for simple neutral tone tiles however if you want to bring minimalist elements then choosing a bold tile other than neutral shades could be a great idea to create a space that creates an impact.
You can also tile the walls if you wish to create a statement wall in your living or bedroom, a rustic or a designer wall never goes out of fashion over paint and wall papers anyday.
You can explore the latest elevation range to explore statement wall tiles and if you are looking for stylish floor patterns you can choose from the latest Inspire Art series.
Tile spaces that are not conventionally tiles like living room walls, vitrified tiles on bathroom walls, statement floors for bathroom etc.
Include Rugs In Your Living Space
Adding a rug to your living space can be a bonus considering the pandemic has restricted most people to the indoors. This results in heavy foot traffic. Plus, rugs can be useful when you have to cover for a crack or a stain or discoloration in your tiles but you don’t have the time to fix it yet. They add a certain vintage kind of charm to the area. Rugs come in many colours and patterns and, hence, you can choose the ones that fit your interiors accordingly.
Go Modular In The Kitchen
Gone are the days when you had to store things in shelves and compartments. Well, even now you have to do the same but with more automation. Make your kitchen modular and as automatic as possible. Whether it’s a smart home assistant or a shelf that has motion sensors. Technology is making your lives easier, even in the kitchen!
Ensure There’s One Mirror In Every Room
Mirrors can make a space feel brighter because they bounce the light around the room. But placing one in the wrong spot can be almost as bad as not having one at all. Put mirrors on walls perpendicular to windows, not directly across from them. Hanging a mirror directly opposite a window can actually bounce the light right back out the window.
Put Up Artwork On Your Walls
There are a few things more ridiculous-looking than hanging art pieces too high on the wall. The middle of a picture should be at eye level. Also, take scale into account; for a large wall, go big with one oversize piece or group smaller pieces gallery-style. For the latter, don’t space the pictures too far apart; a gap of 2-4 inches between items usually looks the best.
Layer Your Lighting
Every room should have three kinds of lighting. One, ambient lighting, which provides overall illumination and often comes from ceiling fixtures. Two, task lighting, which is often found over a kitchen island or a reading nook. Three, accent lighting, which is more decorative, say over an artwork.
Declutter As Much As Possible
If you are not good at it, call in a pro but decluttering your house every once in a while works wonders. Cleaning and organising plays a huge role in driving out negative energies from the house. Throw out the things you don’t like, minimise hoarding and restrict yourself to things that you absolutely require.
Use Visual Tricks To Make The Space Look Bigger
If you are not good at it, call in a pro but decluttering your house every once in a while works wonders. Cleaning and organising plays a huge role in driving out negative energies from the house. Throw out the things you don’t like, minimise hoarding and restrict yourself to things that you absolutely require.
Use Visual Tricks To Make The Space Look Bigger
There’s nothing that a good play at a visual trick cannot do. If your ceilings are on the lower side, paint them white to make the room feel less claustrophobic. Hang curtains higher than the windows to trick your eye into thinking the room is taller. Most standard curtain panels measure 84-96 inches, allowing you to go about three inches above the window casing before the length gets too short.
Now that you know some basics and some non-negotiables when it comes to styling your home like a pro, how do you think you will design your space and what will be your design aesthetic?
