5 Basic Interior Design Tips to always follow. Interior design is more than just what looks good together; there are rules to follow and trade tricks to implement. Today, I will share with you 5 basic design tips that you can to apply to your spaces.
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Widen & Heighten Those Windows
Hang your window treatments higher and wider than the actual window and it will trick the eye into seeing a much larger window.
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Windows will appear much larger when drapery panels are installed wall-to-wall.
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Make a Small Space Look Larger
Do you have a small space you’d like to appear larger? Try adding a shimmer tile as a back splash to reflect light. Open cabinetry also can fool the eye into believing the space is more open than it is.
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A Low-Contrast Color Scheme will make a room appear larger than it is. High contrast color scheme will break up the space and make it look choppy.
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Don’t Be a Matchmaker
It’s okay to mix styles and finishes as long as they share some similarity such as scale, color, shape etc… Notice the curves of the contemporary sofa and coffee table mixed with the Victorian style moldings and mirror. Simply beautiful!
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Lighten Up
When there is little light in a room there are a few tricks that are quick fixes.
Mirrors behind the lamps reflect and add light around the room.
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Hang a large mirror which will diffuse the light and act as if it’s a window.
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Hanging Around
People have a tendency to hang pictures too high. Wall art should ground everything around it. So when putting it over a piece of furniture, hang it 24 to 36 inches above, though that rule varies depending on the height of the artwork itself. Make sure your frame compliments your picture. Before you make any holes in the wall, try this trick: Use the paper insert provided with a frame (or a newspaper cutout) to figure out the best placement. Put it on the wall and move it around to get a feel for how the piece will look in the room. Apply the same rules when placing mirrors, which are best hung opposite something you want to see more of—such as beautiful wallpaper or windows to bring in more light.
In sharing this with you, I hope you have learned at least one new tip listed here and use for your home. Should you have any questions about Interior Design, please feel free to leave a comment. If you need help in decorating your home, please contact interior designer, Melanie Langford at All About Interiors
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