Interior Design 101: Honing In on the Perfect Home Decor

Interior Design_101 HONING IN ON PERFECT HOME DECOR These design basics will help you spruce up every room in your home: INTERIOR DESIGN RULE WHY IT MATTERS How TO APPLY IT Decide how each room will dictates overall design • Arrange furniture and appliances for easy use • Allow space for adequate storage Room function be used Color creates calm, 2 Evoke emotions sparks the imagination, and influences mood • Red sparks appetites • Yellow boosts energy • Blue and green reduce stress with color 3 Arrange furniture for easy movement aesthetically pleasing • Mix tall/short and heavy/ • Point large pieces toward the focal point • Don't block walkways Allows a better flow, makes a space more light furniture INTERIOR DESIGN RULE WHY IT MATTERS How TO APPLY IT • Exploit natural focal points (fireplace, bay window) • Bookcases, colorful rugs, Creates a 4 Have a focal point centerpiece for your overall room design mirrors also work Allows you to increase light for activities and reduce it for a romantic • Combine overhead lights, task lights, ambient lighting, and floor lamps 6 Use a variety of lighting sources ambiance 6 Group decorations in Asymmetrical decorations are • Use groups of 3 for frames, candles, pillows, and other accessories odd numbers visually appealing • Buy classic styles for sofas, beds, and tables • Change styles by swapping accessories O Invest in Classic furniture lasts classic furniture through trends PROVIDED BY: Sources: freshome.com/2007/07/12/7-most-impor tant-interior-design-principles/ www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/the-3-p rinciples-of-interior-design/page-2.html freshome.com/2007/04/17/room-color-a nd-how-it-affects-your-mood/ OME consignment www.CONSIGNMENTSHOPLA.COM Interior Design_101 HONING IN ON PERFECT HOME DECOR These design basics will help you spruce up every room in your home: INTERIOR DESIGN RULE WHY IT MATTERS How TO APPLY IT Decide how each room will dictates overall design • Arrange furniture and appliances for easy use • Allow space for adequate storage Room function be used Color creates calm, 2 Evoke emotions sparks the imagination, and influences mood • Red sparks appetites • Yellow boosts energy • Blue and green reduce stress with color 3 Arrange furniture for easy movement aesthetically pleasing • Mix tall/short and heavy/ • Point large pieces toward the focal point • Don't block walkways Allows a better flow, makes a space more light furniture INTERIOR DESIGN RULE WHY IT MATTERS How TO APPLY IT • Exploit natural focal points (fireplace, bay window) • Bookcases, colorful rugs, Creates a 4 Have a focal point centerpiece for your overall room design mirrors also work Allows you to increase light for activities and reduce it for a romantic • Combine overhead lights, task lights, ambient lighting, and floor lamps 6 Use a variety of lighting sources ambiance 6 Group decorations in Asymmetrical decorations are • Use groups of 3 for frames, candles, pillows, and other accessories odd numbers visually appealing • Buy classic styles for sofas, beds, and tables • Change styles by swapping accessories O Invest in Classic furniture lasts classic furniture through trends PROVIDED BY: Sources: freshome.com/2007/07/12/7-most-impor tant-interior-design-principles/ www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/the-3-p rinciples-of-interior-design/page-2.html freshome.com/2007/04/17/room-color-a nd-how-it-affects-your-mood/ OME consignment www.CONSIGNMENTSHOPLA.COM