If you have a flair for decorating but have never had the opportunity to decorate a home until now you are in luck. Now is the perfect time to let your decorating talents soar. The economy is beginning to stabilize and there are more choices in furniture and fabric stores now than ever before. However, many very talented first time decorators make a few rookie mistakes that they feel will ruin the entire project. If you make a mistake, simply correct it and do it right.

Forgive Mistakes And Keep Moving Forward

Making rookie mistakes does not mean that you do not have a great future in decorating; it just means that you are just starting out and learning from your mistakes. The most important part of decorating your home is having fun with it as well as taking your time. Here are five tips that will help you avoid the worst mistakes without making them first.

1.One rookie mistake that many do it yourself decorators make their first time out is painting. You should never paint your room first, before you furnish and decorate. Painting the room right off the bat will tie you into a color scheme and limit your choices later. Instead, envision what color you want your walls and then furnish and decorate. People may not see where you are going with it but that is okay because the finished product will speak for itself. Decorate and then use the colors and patterns in your room to decide the best color for your walls. More than likely, it is not the color you started with in your vision.

2.Never purchase all of your paint up front, especially if it is a custom color. Paint will look different on different walls for a number or reasons, including lighting, temperature, and wall texture. You can have two walls in two houses within 100 yards of watch other and there is a chance that the paint will look slightly different in each home. The quality of the surrounding air and the atmosphere the walls are subject to can make the difference. Instead, purchase your chosen color in a quart and test it on your wall. When you are happy, go buy your paint. Never match your color from a paint chip.

3.Keep your mind on details. Many decorators find themselves tied up with the furniture and forget how quaint the little decorative items can be. Even if it is an unusual mirror frame or a set of antique matching bookends, beauty is usually found in the small details of a room.

4.Never, ever, decide on patterns and colors while you are in the store. Any store worth its salt will allow you samples to take home for a trial run. Lay your samples out and let the colors soak into your mind for a few days and you will find that your final decision will be well worth the wait.

5.If you are decorating your home, you know what it is you want even if you are still in the debating stage. Never let anyone influence your decisions. Some new decorators sour on an idea just because one person has a negative opinion. You are the one who has to live with the room. Make your own decisions based on what your gut tells you, not someone\’s snide or disparaging remark. Besides, they may be saying something negative so you will not use something that they want to use in their home. People know good taste when they see it. Now use good judgment and follow your instincts.

You Only Have To Please Yourself

The most important person that you have to please when decorating your home is you. Remember that you do not have to finish over night. Take your time and think every little detail through and you are much more likely to love the results. You only have to please yourself. If you take your time and get it just right, your home will be the envy of everyone who visits.

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