Interior design can be a blast, but it can also get stressful when you lack professional training. With so much riding on your performance—meaning that you love your own house—there can be a lot of pressure. Hiring an interior designer for every room in your house may not be something you want or need to do, but it will help you to design your home if you learn to think like one—at least temporarily. Check out these unique tips for interior design to let the DIY designer in you run free.
Put in the Expected Pieces and Then Jazz Them Up
Every living room needs seating options—there is no way to get around that. You may need to put in a regular couch with regular conversation chairs to make the room functional, but to make it a little more fun, design-wise, try adding an unexpected element. One of the most popular ways to add a bit of unexpected fun to a seating area is a suspended chair. These are chairs that hang from the ceiling and act as whimsical yet functional additions to your traditional setup.
Add an Element of Subtle Surprise
Each room should have one small element that is bold and surprising but not jarring. A subtle sense of excitement is the goal of this unique interior design tip. Too much excitement and the bold element is commanding the room; not enough, and it goes unnoticed. Striking a balance between shock value and style is the key. A great example of this is a bathroom with regular, neutral tiles—held together by gold grout. This bold addition of sparkle and shine in an otherwise traditional and mundane room brings it from basic to bold without overpowering the room.
Keep It Simple
When it comes to wall décor, you want to either use one large piece per room or a few small pieces. Overloading walls can make them feel cluttered and even dwarf the room. Decide on an accent wall, and focus your decor on that one, leaving the rest almost completely alone. Keeping your wall decor simple yet stylish is a great way to ensure the interior of your home feels complete and decorated without making it feel busy and overdone.
