When it comes to choosing interior design for your home, it is important to take your time to find a style that is a reflection if your personality. So, how you can decide on the right interior design choices?
How to Decide On Your Interior Designs
A good starting point is to spend some time reflecting on exactly what your personality is like. You should consider your general vibe and energy, what your friends say about you, what your passions are in life and what your childhood was like. You may also be able to find some inspiration on TV shows, online communityes and social media.
You also need to learn about the 7 elements of interior design:
Space: The distance between and around objects in the room and their proportions within the space.
Line: Lines created by structural features and the furniture within the room
Form: Shape of the room and various objects within it.
Light: Both natural and artificial light in the room.
Colour: How colour is used in the room.
Texture: Using different textures to add depth and interest.
Pattern: The use of pattern used in a harmonious way with the rest of the roomβs style.
The Colour of Your Walls Matter
The wall colours do much more than add colour to a room and actually has a big psychological affect on people. Colours psychology shows that colours that are in harmony with one another have a positive effect on people while colours that do not can lead to negative emotions. In addition to this, people react differently to different colours. This means that you need to spend some time considering what colours work best for you. Here is what a few of the most popular colours can make a room look and feel:
Blue: Known for calming and soothing tones.
Red: Associated with passion, warmth and energy.
Purple: Can be sophisticated, relaxing and luxurious.
Orange: Energetic, enthusiastic and warm.
Decor & Furnishings
Once you have an idea of the general vibe that you want to create, you can then start picking out furnishings and decor. The internet is a goldmine for inspiration with online magazines, blogs, YouTube and social media influencers just a few resources that you could use.
When choosing furnishings, you may want to go with styles different to the norm. Alcove wardrobes instead of normal storage units can be a great choice for a more professional look as well as rugs on laminate flooring instead of carpet.
The Science Behind It All
Mental health charity Mind also state how nature can benefit mental health and this means that using plants and other items from nature could make a big difference. Additionally, studies have revealed the kind of buildings and structures that people find stimulating and this could change how entire cities are built in the future.
Hopefully, this post will help you with your interior design choices and help you to create the perfect space.
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