Turning a House Into Your Home

 

An interior designer has a huge faith in the creation of a home that fits the needs of their clients. A house is just the structure that stands and a home is something that means a lot deeper. A home is much more personal; the design briefs may change but the basics will always remain the same.

Characteristics of a Home

A home is supposed to be comfortable, friendly and homely. You could have children and pets so you might worry too much about spills and stains – don’t. A house is a place that can be tidy and clean all the time. Don’t be too bothered as a home is a place that looks and feels lived-in.

Define Your Style

Be intuitive with your design process. Get a feeling about what you need and have it executed through a style that spells your preferences. Take the time to explore, that’s fine. The best designs go without refinements or restatements in order to get the project done.

Take a Break

Get out of your interior design mindset, step out and achieve a calm mind. It pays to relax and be calm. Pretty soon, you will feel inspiration flowing through you once more.

At times, resting doesn’t necessarily mean going to the beach. It could sometimes be as simple as taking a luxurious sleep. There is nothing quite like a restful night on a holiday or a weekend. Catnaps are underrated, too.

Find Motivation

Find out who your biggest influencers are. This could be your family, work or nature. Your workspace should also reflect what motivates you – or it is the place where you also obtain motivation. Set up an inspiring space where you can translate your design ideas into drawings or blueprints.

Refine Your Work

Remember that the most amazing designs are refined. So be able to refine your chosen color. It’s not as easy as picking a color that you love and then having it painted onto the walls.

You have to consider whether the color you choose will make your home appear cozy or cold. Just like the different experiences that you have when you listen to different kinds of music, colors have the same effect, too. So be able to choose the colors that will inspire you (where you need inspiration) and will make you feel calm (when you’re in the bedroom).

Learn Interior Design Basics

Turning your house into a home means understanding a few fundamental principles. First, there’s layering. Textures can be layered just as you can layer fabrics. Think of soft draperies, rugs and furnishings.

Second, you must learn to contrast. There is a difference between small and large scale; textured and smooth; classic and contemporary. You must also learn to play with light and dark so that you can come up with beautiful contrasts in your home. Do not forget about pattern, texture and color for your opportunity to contrast your interiors.

Another principle is complement. This means you have to tie elements together. Add layers of the same treatment by having the smaller ones used in different locations.

Learn also about impact. This when you learn to create a dramatic statement such as a focal point in a room. This could be dressing up the fireplace or making artwork pop.

Lastly, don’t forget to exude your personality through your design. This is that sense of you that is represented throughout all the design elements. This could be as simple as layering objects and photographs from your various travels.

So what makes a house a home? It’s a lot of things. A house is just shelter but a home consists of your and your family, the noise that you create (or its lack thereof), and the rituals that you do there. Add the design elements that spell you and you’re no less than the best interior designer there is.

 

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