Use Colour to Lift Your Home's Interior Design Style |
By :
Terry Henman
This style of design is ideal for homes of all styles and ages, as well as being an effective and affordable way to transform houses into homes. Adding personal touches are equally important, as enjoying your living space is the forefront of successful interior designs.
One of the latest designs trends is to use vibrant colours either in bold wall colours, wall paper, curtains or soft furnishings. All white rooms are the epitome of contemporary interiors whilst modern homes are turning to colour combinations of black and yellow or infusions of vibrant colours to give each room its own identity and purpose.
More traditional styled homes are being modernised with shabby chic or Parisian designs which use a culmination of refurbished furniture, with soft furnishings and window treatments which are easy on the eye and in complete contrast to the sleek minimalist contemporary style.
Choosing which style of interior you wish to achieve can be a problem and whilst many people are leaving the design to professional interior designers for many people this option is not within their budget. The revival of having homes which are pleasing to the eye and comfortable to live with are important factors which enable people to find their own style successfully.
The age of your home may help you to select a design which is compatible with the trends of its originality, such as restoring Victorian terraced homes to their former glory, by stripping off layers of paint and wallpaper used by the previous occupants.
Starting with a blank canvass is a great idea as this will give you the perspective of the available space as well as enabling you not to be detracted by what is already in place. Painting all rooms white will also enable you to see where the natural light is most abundant, which will help you decide on the placing of furnishings. Viewing a blank canvass room at different times of the day will also help you to see the magical transformations natural light can bring into a room.
Selecting the colour of your rooms is a matter of personal preference. Opt for colours which make you feel good rather than using colours which are in fashion. If you are unsure chose neutral colours as these are easier to coordinate with! White or creams are ideal as these can give the illusion of making a room look larger.
Add colour either by the furnishings used, the window treatments, floor rugs or wall art. Today's trends 'allow' for colour clashes which is great for those who find it difficult to colour coordinate! By having neutral colours you can transform rooms to suit each season.
This may sound an expensive way to furnish, however by swapping vibrant cheap cushions, throws and rugs you are able to lift the room's design and your morale effectively without having to completely redecorate a room! For a wide range of fabrics, curtains and cheap cushions to bring colour into your home visit http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/cushions-throws/cushions/
For a wide range of fabrics, curtains and cheap cushions to bring colour into your home visit http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/cushions-throws/cushions/
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Submitted on: 2009-08-21
Submitted on: 2009-08-21
