DIY is a great way to personalise your home, create a beautiful aesthetic throughout, bolster the functionality in certain spaces, and ultimately express your individuality. But, it’s far easier said than done. Unless you have significant experience in DIY projects and home decoration, starting from scratch can feel overwhelming. So, rather than learn from your own mistakes, why not learn from the victories of others?
In this article, we’re going to share some handy DIY home decorating tips from the experts!
1 – Start with the front door
First impressions are everything and what better a way of setting the tone for your home than with the front door? For example, the colour red in Thailand is an auspicious colour that represents good luck.
2 – Keep your walls bright and neutral
When starting out with DIY home decoration, we recommend sticking with neutral tones like beige and grey when painting your walls. This can help you minimize jarring transitions from one room to another. In fact, painting two small rooms next to each other the same neutral colour can make them feel much larger – thus creating better flow between rooms.
3 – Stage your furniture in a conversational layout
Arrange your furniture in the same way as you would expect from a hotel lobby; your sofa and chairs should invite conversation and promote a blend of balance and intimacy.
4 – Let the sun pour into your kitchen
If you are fortunate enough to have a kitchen that receives a lot of sunlight during the day, let it in! You should also opt for lighter colours in the kitchen to prevent fading. A bright kitchen will be inviting and inspiring.
5 – Hang mirrors in every room
Mirrors are the key to brightening a space and making them feel larger. Not only can a beautiful mirror be a wonderful aesthetic addition to a space, but the practical illusory advantages they provide are not to be snuffed at.
6 – Layer lighting
This tip is transformational and can work wonders in any space; layer your lighting and establish three different kinds:
- Ambient: providing the ‘overall’ illumination from ceiling fixtures.
- Task: providing dedicated lighting in reading nooks or kitchen counters / islands.
- Accent: providing decorative lighting to highlight key features such as your artwork.
7 – De-clutter your home
This is both a DIY home decoration tip and a lifestyle hack; clear all of the crap out of your home. Over the years you will have acquired lots of stuff – most of which you don’t need or rarely use. Be vigilant and get rid of everything that doesn’t make the cut. You can either sell items or donate to charity.
Other handy tips
- Anchor rugs under furniture
- Scale your artwork and place at eye level
- Give your dated fixtures a makeover
There are some great detached houses for sale in Bangna which can give you plenty of inspiration for pulling off an effortless luxury décor.
We hope you’ve found these tips insightful and wish you the best of luck with your DIY endeavours. Ultimately, the main advice we can offer is to be true to yourself. While you want to make a good impression with friends and family—and indeed decorate your home in a way that will appeal to potential buyers—you should still decorate for yourself first.
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