Design & Interior Decorating

May 15th, 2011
by Doherty
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When you want to plunge into interior decorating and design but aren’t sure of your own style, there are lots of ways you can do in order to narrow down the choices.

Online Tests

Several online resources such as ivillage.com or kaboose.com offer redecorating style tests comprising ten questions which you can probably finish in ten minutes.  When the result is created, the test can determine your desires and demands and label you using a specific interior design style.

The majority are shocked with all the results of the exam, yet because it pertains to your subjective aspects the outcomes may vary from time to time.  Right now, you may score as “contemporary” but after numerous days or months you might create a penchant for antiques or for minimalist design schemes.

Print Materials & Other Media

To help you further, look over printed resources, for instance books and magazines, or other media such as home design Television shows not to mention the Internet.  These are ample sources of inspiration.  Pick out the designs that appeal to your own personality and when you see a pattern emerge then that could be your primary design style.  For example, you could love black lacquer furnishings from your Orient or a Mission fittings and furnishings.
You might also find out whether you like country cottage wallpaper or rustic hard-wood floors and huge throw rugs.  You would likely only understand these as you go along with the exercise.

Central Theme

One other benefit from performing this is that you get particular ideas which you’ll mix and match and add your very own touch.  Use a central piece or concentrate on a theme influenced by an artwork, food or your favorite scarf.  Get your principles from nature, travel, or whatever it really is that floats your boat.

Current Trends

Other themes that are “in” are global and multicultural looks with eccentric mix from Russia, Morroco,   India and Latin America.  Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Hollywood Regency are strong, sophisticated luxury themes that never go out of style.  It is often a extensive combination of these styles that attract modern home owners and clients.

Color Schemes

Astonishingly, perhaps due to the many yuppie bachelors that presently employ the assistance of internal decorators, “menswear” palette of gray, dark blue and earth tones of brown and black is an emerging trend.  Popular pallettes would naturally be the deep blues, rosy reds and dusty purples that are very satisfying to the eyes and relaxing to your mind as it mimics the hues of the sunset.  Kitchen colors are spiced up by getting cues from fruits and vegetables in shades of orange, lemon yellow, citrus green and apple red.

You’re the King

In your interior decorating journey you ought to let your emotions direct you.  Your true nature should be reflected in your use of textures, fabrics, colors, woods, lighting and flooring.  These must also supply you with a cozy feeling of affluence.  And all you incorporate into your design must always possess a purpose and meaning.

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