Being in the Design Industry for almost a Decade now, many of my friends and relatives asked me to share few ‘key-tips’ for DIY Home Decor. I often shared various ideas with them, but lately I thought that maybe I should develop a list of all the key points that contribute to a DIY Home Decor project.
Having a good experience in the field of Interior Design, I have come across various project typologies (ranging from single bedroom design to lakh of square feet institution projects) with vast range of budgets (from merely Rs. 1 Lakh to 25 Crores – check out my projects here). However, I believe that
it isn’t your budget which should define the quality or Style of Interior Design that you get, rather Interior Design is strongly connected with your (or your designer’s) CREATIVITY!!!
The following list of 17 DIY Home Decor Tips would highlight the key areas which are extremely critical while you are planning for project:
1) Decide your Color Theme
Pinterest is a great place to start when deciding on paint colors. Make a board for each room and start pinning rooms that catch your eye. Once you have about 10 you’ll get a feel for what you are drawn to color and style wise. Check out these pics as a starting point…
2) Greet your guests with a nice Entrance Console
This is probably the first thing your guests will notice about your Interior Décor. Place a table or a console there and suspend an important chandelier to make an impression.
3) Shortlist your Art Pieces
They are used to create ‘Points of Interest’ in the entire Décor. They need not be very expensive, but the key point is their placement and lighting.
4) Play with Mirrors – as an Art Piece or to enhance the space volume
Mirrors can not only act like Art Pieces/Décor Elements, but they can contribute towards volumetric enhancement of your space as well. Observe these references…
5) Focus on your Bedroom Décor
Needless to say, but your bedroom is very important area of your house as this is very personal and should provide cozy ambience. Stylish bedroom furniture can allow your bedroom to express your night-time self. Choose from an endless range of wooden, metal or even leather bed frames. Each of these can make your bedroom express a different side to your personality. Matching wardrobes and dressing tables can all add to your bedroom’s overall style. Check out detailed info here.
6) Choose your Coffee Table & Sofa Set – as they are a key element in your Interior Décor
Coffee tables can also be found in unusual materials, such as hand-crafted, colored steel or glass Coffee Table Aquariums. These can be very unique items of home furniture and they can really make a big change in the look of your house. Sofa Suites can come in many colors. Bright ones can really stand out, since most people choose comfort over design. If you can find a unique design as well as comfort then you will have everything.
7) Play with Textures
Texture is the thing that makes a room pop. It’s what brings a perfectly fine design up to enviable levels. Texture is particularly important if you’re working within a particular color palette where the shades are very similar. When a monochromatic or analogous color scheme, make sure you choose items that heavily contrast. When they come together, they will bring a sense of harmony to the space.
8) Creative Home Organizers
Efficient Home Organizers can not only save your time and energy but they actually contribute in having healthier environment at home. Check out detailed info here
9) Get few accent Light Fixtures
They are effective tools for creating points of interest. Check out some cool examples …
10) Use Trays, Decorative Bowls And Baskets
For a hint of glamour, try adding a glitzy gold tray to your coffee table, ottoman or side table. On top of the tray, place a pretty candle, a couple of books and a small bowl of colored stones. Little vistas such as this seem frivolous, but they are imperative to a layered, decorated aesthetic.
If you desire a more rustic approach, then try woven baskets in your home. Baskets are fabulous decorative tools that can hide a lot of clutter. Try to create these little niches throughout your home.
11) Don’t always try to Match, rather MIX
Contrast, which is what’s achieved by mixing and matching will provide visual interest. We tend to gravitate towards spaces that give our eyes multiple elements to examine within a cohesive whole, so keep this goal in mind when shopping for the items that will eventually fill your interiors.
12) Area rugs are powerful décor elements
When you have several area rugs in a common space, the simplest approach is to use matching rugs. This separates the spaces but keeps the feeling harmonious. In this example, the areas serve the same function, so there's no need to create a great distinction between them.
13) Your dining table can be a piece of Art
A brand new dining table can change the whole atmosphere of your dining room and be a major feature for your family and guests to enjoy. It is made from a variety of materials such as oak, pine, and glass. There are so many different types to choose from nowadays. Stylish dining chairs can also add to the dramatic effect of the dining table, especially high back or leather chairs.
14) Wall Decals – economical way to spice up the space
Wall stickers by are good to add décor to your regular wall. These easily removable wall stickers and wall decals come in great prices.
15) Creative Bookshelves
Despite the advent of e-books, many of us still value the tactile experience of flipping through a paper book. These creative bookshelves, then, are the perfect.
16) Add warmth with Planters & Vases
Decorative planters and vases add that little extra something to your home decor. Bring the uplifting colors and freshness of the season into your home with any of these concepts…
17) Terrace Garden
Renovate your apartment's small balcony into a beautiful space using various styles shown in this awesome ‘how to decorate small balcony’ photo compilation! You will find many amazing images on ‘how to decorate small balcony’ that will motivate you to transform your balcony, terrace, patios and decks. Check out detailed info here
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