Love what you see in everyone else’s home but feel stuck when it comes to yours? We get it. Home design can be overwhelming — especially if you don’t have a knack for it. To help, here are 6 home design tips to pull you out of your decorating paralysis and get your home feeling straight out of a magazine:
Invest in the classics. Go trendy on the cheap.
Things like the sofa, your bed, an area rug, and the coffee table should be quality, neutral pieces that will last for years to come. Then add trendy patterns and color on the cheap with throw pillows, accessories, and lamps.
Coordinate but don’t match
While buying a furniture set is convenient, it can make your home look like a run-of-the-mill furniture showroom. Instead, choose pieces that complement but aren’t matchy-matchy. Mixed furniture is thoughtful furniture.
Hang photos and art at the right height
One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is hanging wall art too high. Above furniture, like a sofa or console table, art should be no more than six to nine inches above the top of the furniture, and approximately 2/3 width of the furniture.
It’s best to hang single artwork at eye level – – 60 inches from center to the floor is the magic number.
There’s a mirror for that
Unsure what to place on that empty wall? Go with a mirror. It’ll reflect light and make the space instantly feel larger. Target has some great inexpensive options!
Hang those curtains high
Not doing so makes your room and windows look squatty and cramped. Hang the curtain rod high; you can even go as high as a few inches below the ceiling. This small change instantly makes your room feel like a designer’s space and brings your eye up.
Think in threes
When putting the finishing touches on a bookshelf, mantle, or console table – go for groups of three. Odd numbers look best, as does changing up the height of each piece.
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