Who doesn’t want to live in their dream home? But often, designing a fancy home is difficult and time-consuming.
If budget isn’t a concern for you, it’s a good idea to hire an interior designer to give your home a stylish makeover. But if you’re looking to save a ton of dollars or simply wish to do it on your own, here are a few tips to mimic the professionally designed look without hiring a professional.
1. Take Inspiration
Home décor magazines and websites like Houzz, Better Homes and Gardens, and Pinterest are goldmines of latest design trends and ideas that you can draw your inspiration from. You can follow these ideas to the tee or even mix and match these ideas to suit your personal taste and style.
You can use 3D rendering tools that offer a virtual look at how your home may finally look to test your designs and ideas. This will save your money that you’d otherwise spend on samples provided by professional interior designers.
2. Pick Your Colours
A smart color combination can drastically uplift the aesthetics of your rooms. While earthy and aqua colours project soothing sophistication, bright and vibrant shades help to bring forth a burst of life on your walls.
However, it is always advisable to limit yourself to a maximum of three dominant colours per room. Using too many different colours could cause your interior to look chaotic and over-the-top.
If you cannot decide an appropriate color scheme, then you can use home design software to get an idea of how different color schemes will look on your walls. This will help you to zero in on the best shade combination.
3. Play with Textures
One of the best ways to remove monotony from your interiors is by experimenting with a variety of textures. To achieve this you can roll out a rug on your floor or add curtains to your walls with interesting patters and prints. You can even add statement wall-hangings and paintings on your wall to heighten the effect.
Another fool-proof way to bring about a sense of variation in your house is by adding greenery and flowers to every room. Indoor plants won’t just enhance the beauty of your residence but will also help to improve the indoor air quality of the place.
4. Utilise the Charm of Statement Furniture
Chic, comfortable, and intriguing pieces of furniture always help to grab positive attention. In fact, statement furniture can provide your home with a deluxe appeal and make your interiors look like the work of a professional stylist.
Wish to see how your furniture, fittings, and other home accessories will look in reality once they are installed? There are home design tools that allow you to do this as well.
5. Add Some Reflective Surfaces
Adding a touch of glam to your interior works amazingly well in terms of getting that designer look. You can use crystal vases, chandeliers, glossy metal frames and metallic hues. This will not only imbue your space with some drama but will also give the illusion of a bigger space. If nothing else, adding some mirrors to your walls can do the trick.
With these tips under your sleeve and a little help from 3D rendering tools, you can make your home look like it has been designed by professionals without actually hiring one.
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