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Is your home feeling a little… not you anymore?
Whilehiring an interior designermight be out of your budget, that doesn’t mean picking their brain is.
Here’s what they had to say.
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Modern
Charlie Interior Design
“The modern design stylefocuses onsimplicity, clean lines, and natural materials.
If you’reaiming for a timeless design, then the traditional aesthetic is the way to go.
Charlie Interior Design
“Functionality should always precede aesthetics when decorating a space.
“Its worth investing in the bigger pieces like sofas and chairs,” she says.
“We recommend using warm light bulbs (2700K-3000K) to create a cozy atmosphere,” she shares.
House of Chais
Decor
Now for the fun part: tying everything together with new home decor!
“Decorating is like baking a cake.
“This combination pulls everything together, giving it a finished look.
Rebecca Rollins Interiors
Its okay to do minimal accessories as long as you are intentional.
We always include a live plant in every room we design.
A pothos will live anywhere and instantly breathe life into your home decor.”
Morse Design
This means it’s totally okay to mix design styles!
Just because you pick an aesthetic doesn’t mean you have to follow the guidelines to the fullest extent.
Mixing characteristics of multiple design styles creates a unique look full of contrast and balance that’s also inviting.
Lark Interiors/ Nathan Schroder Photography
The key is choosing styles that complement each other instead of a stark contrast like glam and modern.
“Fear of making a mistake is the #1 reason people wait to start.
Hang that picture on that wall!
Its just decoratingnot life or death,” says Patton.
Cost
Johnson says that one common misconception is that cost is a big factor.
Many people get overwhelmed by how much it can cost and end up doing nothing.
Or, theyre afraid of making the wrong decision, so they dont make any decision at all.
Johnson’s advice is to start small.
Experiment with different styles and see what you love.
Yes, you could blend multiple design styles within your own home to create your own look and aesthetic.
