Furnishing your home is exciting and thrilling, but it’s easy to run into common mistakes that will then make the result not quite what you imagined!
Today I would like to talk about what to do when you decide to furnish your home, giving you four helpful tips to succeed in having the home of your dreams.
Now you know, I’ve said it several times: it is necessary to have a detailed project, even when you have to “only” furnish; if not, the risk is to buy impulsively things that you like but then do not fit with the rest!
So let’s see 4 steps to take to baste a project and avoid mistakes!
1 – DEFINE YOUR STYLE AND YOUR NEEDS:
It seems like a trifle, but we don’t always think deeply about our needs and what we really want and need.
Yet an environment becomes truly special when it reflects the particular personality of the person who inhabits it!
Everyone is unique, and we experience home differently based on who we are and our habits.
So here is where it becomes relevant to know what we like, but more importantly, what is really functional for our daily lives.
So the first thing to do is to evaluate the functional aspects of the spaces you have:
– how do you use that particular space?
– What do you need to make sure that you are comfortable performing various tasks?
Once you have identified these two things in detail, it is a good idea to make a list of what and how much furniture you need and decide where to place it so that it will be functional.
NOW YOU CAN MOVE ON
Next you can move on to aesthetics, thinking about what style or mix of styles you would like in your home to feel good.
To do this, you can take inspiration from the Internet (we know Pinterest is an inexhaustible source) and/or magazines
Be careful not to “copy” the settings you see that attract you; this could be detrimental (I explained this in this video).
Ask yourself what you are drawn to and like about those settings:
– color palette
– textures
– materials
– lighting
– style…
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When you understand and are clear about your preferences, you can really start to get more into the details.
An important thing to do is to organize the ideas and, especially, to see that all the inspirations we have chosen can match each other.
One effective way is to create a mood board where you put everything that attracts you: furniture, objects, textiles, colors, everything.
There are many ways to do that: for example, you can do it with Canva or even simply using PowerPoint.
Mood boards are used to visualize all the ideas effectively: everything is packed together in one sheet.
What you need to check is whether the final result is pleasing and harmonious and whether everything fits together perfectly.
If not, you can always make adjustments and avoid buying things that won’t fit later!
2 – CHOOSE THE COLOR PALETTE
In recent years the trend in home colors is to use hues that bring back nature and warm neutrals.
But this doesn’t necessarily fit you! You have to choose the one that you feel most can represent your personality and makes you feel good.
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The palette you choose will also serve as a guide when choosing furniture, as well as textiles, lamps, and various decorations!
To do this, start with the details of the room, such as the floor, the finishes, such as windows and doors, and the type of light, natural and artificial present.
I recommend choosing neutral colors as a general base and then the color(s) (without overdoing it) you will want to use to define the color palette.
Remember that the same color can then be used with different saturations creating movement even with one color.
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Of course, the palette may change a bit over time, but it is paramount to have it to understand whether a particular item you would like to buy is in harmony with the whole!
Having clear ideas about colors and materials is absolutely essential to having a harmonious and cohesive home.
3 – LIGHTING PROJECT
Light plays a crucial role in decorating your home because, depending on how it is designed, it can change the face of the room.
You may have studied and chosen the best aesthetic and decided on the best color palette, but if you get the light wrong, the result will be compromised.
Why is light so important?
Because it can change the way we perceive spaces and especially how we can feel inside them.
Good light will enhance the colors chosen and the furnishings present, as well, because it defines the volumes and creates movement and depth through light-shadow contrasts.
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That makes spaces definitely more appealing and aesthetically pleasing!
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In a video, I explained in detail how to best light each room by describing the various types of lighting and how to choose the right color temperature for the bulbs (you can find it here)
– DON’T MISS THE DETAILS
Details make a difference and should be studied.
By details, I mean, for example, the door and cabinet handles the faucets, and architectural details that may already be present or that you may want to add.
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These details, well thought out, will enhance your rooms!
Even in fashion, clothes are enhanced with a few details, such as a belt, a brooch, or particular jewelry, when you wear them.
Details will help add personality and style to your home, making an ordinary space into something fabulous!
Of course, these details must match your chosen style and color palette to maintain balance and harmony.
Carefully following these 4 steps will allow you to make conscious and focused choices for a home that represents you in depth and where you will always feel comfortable!
One last tip: when shopping for your home, always carry the mood board you created with you, so you will avoid buying things that don’t fit, somehow ruining all the work done!!!
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If you feel that your home, or some environment of it, does not reflect you enough, do not wait any longer and book your consultancy!