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That’s why Lewis suggests taking stock of your home first by measuring each rooms usable floor space.
This means measuring from skirting board to skirting board, if applicable.
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In fact, if you could, look for these elements during your house hunt.
Other elements to look out for includefireplaces, beautiful French doors, andan interesting entryway.
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Then, once you design the space, double-check you celebrate this part of your home.
Then, build your room out from there.
Everyone I know is careless when they paint, he says.
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Select a base color and one or two accent colors to create the look, Benedettini says.
Once these have been identified, let these colors guide your consistency throughout the rest of the room.
These hues should be present in your wall paint, furniture, and accent pieces.
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Benedettini says this is another great way to make your roomlook professionally styled.
Note though, that this doesnt mean overly symmetrical and ‘matchy-matchy’.
Instead, its about the composition of the room.
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Benedettini suggests space planning, as well as taking note of the scale of your pieces.
It can be quite costly.
Benedettini suggests doing this with artwork, vintage pieces, and soft touches.
These things dont cost much, and you’ve got the option to really make a difference!
You will never regret having extra storage, he says.
But as Lewis points out, plenty of designers these days offer virtual consultations that are incredibly budget-friendlyhimself included.
