Feel like having a change around in your living room or bedroom but do not feel you can afford it? Do you assume that because you are not a professional interior designer, you do not have what it takes to decorate a room? You can have that new look you want, and you can do it yourself without the help of a professional with this quick guide to DIY room decor.
There is a lot that a new coat of paint can do to any room in a house or apartment. Just changing out the color from beige to blue can make a big impact, plus painting is an affordable way to change the decor of any room. It takes some work but if you have a friend or family member help, it takes a few hours to paint an average sized room. These days paints dry fast, so you can get back to enjoying the room without a long wait.
Take hints from professional interior designers but make sure to express yourself your way in any room you plan to redecorate. There are many design ideas and resources you can find online. Note that many professional interior designers suggest that DIY room decor should be done with consistency in mind.
For example, if you have a fancy headboard with curved details, find decorative accent pieces that reflect those curves. This is not a hard rule you must follow, but by decorating with consistency in mind you help set a tone and mood for the room.
Another tip many designers suggests is that you also remember to express yourself by going outside of traditional design principles. Use accent pieces and decorations that speak to you. Get creative and paint your own decor for the room. Buy a canvas at an art supply store along with some acrylic paints and paint something abstract to add the colors you want to the room.
A quick way to transform a room even without repainting it is to add new curtains, pillows and throw rugs. You might even change out lamp shades where possible. Adding decorative items that have patterns that play off of solid colors or furnishings in the room is an easy and non-committal way to change decor. If you do not like the way an arrangement turns out you can always change things back or take that patterned lampshade and put it on a lamp in the bedroom instead of the den.
Change out the look of a room and give it a new appearance by repainting furniture. Another option is adding a distressed look to existing coffee tables, night stands, and other accent pieces. Find craft ideas online to make something old new again.
Home decor does not have to be something you think must be done by a professional interior designer. It is your home and you can decorate it with your own sense of style all on your own for a price you can afford.