Often, people get too excited when redecorating their home. They try to do too much, too soon. This overwhelms beginners and takes all the fun out of an activity that is supposed to be enjoyable. Due to this, many give up in frustration in the middle of a project. Don’t fall into this trap by following some simple tips.

1. The logical first step is to decide on the colors that you will use. More specifically, the decision for the color palette of the walls comes first. This is necessary because the colors of the walls will dictate what colors you can use for the rest of the house. To do this, you have to decide the overall theme that you would like to use. A theme meant to be happy and alive needs bright colors, while a more sombre theme needs cool colors or earth tones. When doing this, consider the color of the furniture also. Using bright colors on everything will make the room overly “loud”. Nobody would be able to relax in it. Conversely, opting for too much muted tones will depress even the most upbeat guests. The best thing to do is to use contrast to balance these elements.

2. There is no better way to add life to a room than to literally add life to a room. Fresh cut flowers arranged in a simple way will definitely bring much-needed relief, especially in urban dwellings. Potted plants will also produce the same effect. The popularity of artificial flowers – with zero maintenance as a big plus – meant shifting to real, fresh ones will be a breath of fresh air. For those frequently going away for long period of time, this option would not be possible. The essence of going fresh is that you frequently replace flowers and regularly water plants. If you cannot do this, better go a different route. But for the vast majority of homeowners, fresh flowers and plants is always a welcome change.

3. When updating, there is no rule saying you should forget the past. On the contrary, incorporating design elements from the past evokes pleasant memories and emotions that separate a home from a mere place of residence. Buy something that reminds you of those carefree summers you spent at Grandma’s. Did she own oval rugs or any unique area rugs? Rummage through rugs for sale and see if you can find something similar with just your memory guiding you. Another way of going about it is asking your mother or grandmother to help you select the perfect one when you buy. Whatever it is, using something that makes you feel good is the foundation of good home decor.

With the help of these tips, the chances of you getting overwhelmed with your latest project is slim. Whenever you decide to start redecorating, do it slowly. Getting in the groove lessens the chances that you will race to a finish and not savor the experience. In the end, whenever you see you newly-remade home, you will be grateful that you took the time to go over every detail and not rush through it.

Author Bio: Professional contributing author Seraphina has several years’ experience in the field of interior designing and has great ideas for your home. Her most popular tip is to look at the floor and consider oval area rugs and other shaped rugs.

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