5 Expert Tips for Decorating a New Home

Decorating a house requires a huge amount of planning, patience and most importantly, lots of love. The primary things you need to keep in mind is your budget and how much space you can work with. You don’t have to buy every item at once. It is actually a better idea to pick up home accessories along the journey of transforming your house into a home. Also select a theme such as modern, bohemian or urban and look for inspirations and ideas before you start out. 

If your apartment is spacious, feel free to work with bold themes and funky colours. However, if you have a limited amount of space available, embrace minimalism.

1. Explore a wide range of colours that complement your personality for the walls before selecting one, however, keep in mind that lighter colours reflect light and make your rooms look bigger, and, darker colours absorb light and make a room appear smaller. According to interior designers in dwarka delhi, if you are unsure about what colour you want and like to redecorate frequently, an inexpensive and hassle-free option would be to invest in wallpapers. You can also try to personalize your wallpapers by DIY-ing them (look for inspirations on Pinterest). However, if you are living in a rented apartment and none of these options applies to you, go for posters and custom-framed photographs which will add a dash of colour to the dull walls. You can also get personalized accessories such as calendars and clocks for a hint of uniqueness.

2. A good way to trick the eyes into making your apartment or house look bigger is by adding mirrors to your decor. In case you have limited space, use clear furniture such as those made of lucite. Low height furniture also helps in opening up more space towards the ceiling and induces a relaxed mood in the room. Instead of a dressing table in your bedroom, invest in getting mirrors attached to your closet and get open shelves on the headboard of your bed to make your bedroom look bigger and maximize storage space. 

3. Remember not to clutter your living room with furniture that you don’t need and get only essential ones. In case you are big on budget, go for an apothecary cabinet, a grandfather clock or a vintage wall clock, whichever suits your theme and style for the living room. If you are a person who loves entertaining guests frequently, a warm tone to the living room might be a good idea. Add texture to your living room by opting for 3D paint designs. You can put your books, art pieces, souvenirs or fun bobblehead figurines on display. Drape a throw over your couch or add scatter cushions of various shapes and prints. Get affordable knitted floormats or crochet rugs for incorporating interesting colours together. Hang curtains wider than the window frame and closer to the ceiling to create the illusion of a spacious room and bigger windows. 

4. For the kitchen, invest in stackable utensils, hanging shelves and organizers for your cabinets to maximize the utilization of your space. If you have a bar counter don’t be afraid to use unconventional pendant lights.

5. Finally, remember that paying attention to the decor outside your house is just as important as the interior, to enhance the cosiness quotient of your house. Add a wind chime if you want to add a dash of bohemian touch to the entrance. Potted plants and chia pets instantly liven up your porch and a quirky welcome mat elevates the mood of the guests.

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