1. Materials are one of the things you should keep in mind while you’re setting up your home. For example if you have kids or pets then silk probably won’t be the right fabric for your sofa. You want to go for something more durable like ultra-suede or something that is going to stand up to red vine or pets. So pick something that gives you the elegance that you love but when kids come over to your place you’re never worried about your furniture fabric.
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2. When spacing your sofa and coffee table leave about 18 inches between the edge of the coffee table and the edge of the sofa. This allows sufficient room for your legs when you sit down and also easy access to a drink or an appetizer that you are going to place on the table.
3. It’s very important to start by minimizing the clutter. You want to get rid of the stuff that you don’t need in your home. You can also sell it to get funds to do your home.
4. If you want to brighten up your space then use a bright paint. It will open up your space and make it look airy and bright. Once you have decided the color scheme for your home it will be so much easier for you to determine what color you want to paint your walls. Once you have established a color palette you should determine whether you want your walls to be neutral or if you want them to be the pop of color.
5. Once you have chosen a color scheme you are ready to start furnishing the room. You should start off with large items. For example if you’re going to have an entertainment center or a coffee table you should put those in first.
6. Before you go buying throw pillows, photo frames and all the other cute accessories buy an area rug first. An area rug is going to help you determine what accessories you should get. Even if you have a carpet in that room it is still recommended that you get an area rug because it ties everything together so beautifully. If you have an area rug with a lot of patterns on it then pick accessories that aren’t very detailed because then the room will look cluttered. There are so many choices out there for area rugs. You can go for handmade rugs, knotted rugs, woven rugs and a lot more.
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7. After you’re done with the color scheme, paint, furniture and area rug the fun part comes next. You can basically add your personality to the room and just make it feel however you want. For example if you want a warm and cozy feel to your room then you can add softer textures like faux fur and softer pillows. If you want you place to make you feel very happy and cheerful then you can get accessories that are very colorful and brighten up your space.
8. If you have kids then you should keep in mind the decoration hot spots. These are the spots that your kids can’t access. This is where you keep the items that can have an impact on your home. Mantels are the perfect place for that. You can place things that are expensive on top of it so that your kids don’t reach them.
9. You can also make your own accessories from scratch. This will help you to really incorporate your own personal style in your house. You should keep your personal taste in mind while setting up your home. You want to feel like your home belongs to you.
10. It is very important to take one step at a time. You don’t have to stress out about setting up your home. The process can get done slowly and steadily.
Author Bio: This article was written by Lubna Ali Khan. She Loves doing interior designing, home décor and home improvement projects. She regularly blogs at ALRUG.com.au
