Three Simple Changes to Make a Big Impact on the Interior Design of Your Home

If you’re ready to renew your interior space but don’t have an excess amount of money or time, following one or more of these three easy tips can change the entire look of a room or an entire house.

• Lighting is frequently overlooked but very important part of your overall interior design. In addition to being a design element, the way a room is lit creates the feel or mood of that space and should be carefully considered. For overhead lights, dimmer switches are essential. A dimmer switch allows you to turn up the light to complete tasks, and to turn down the light to create a romantic or relaxing atmosphere. Different levels of light will reflect your walls and furniture differently, changing the hues and depth perception in the room.  Floor lamps and table lamps can be preferable to overhead lighting if you have a design theme in your home. Lamps can be found to coordinate with practically every décor including Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. Vacation homes or rentals might beg for a Western or Coastal design and these are easily found as well.
• Area Rugs. Keep the same furniture and textiles for many years if you like; when you need a change simply switch out the area rugs. The look and feel of a room can be completely transformed by changing a rug from a traditional style to a contemporary style; by using a rug made up of bright, bold colors that you’re not ready to try as paint color or furniture; or by using a theme rug, such as an animal print or botanical print. And changing your rugs is a lot less expensive than buying a new sofa every few years.
• Accent pillows are another inexpensive design element that can make a big impact. You can use accent pillows on your sofa to provide a “pop” of color or to pull other colors in the room together. Give your traditional sofa a new character by pairing it with some “shabby chic” pillows; burlap is a good choice that adds both texture and personality. Try a contemporary sofa with some traditional style pillows to make your décor eclectic. Play with different types of fabrics and colors and prints to find out what creates the mood you’re looking for.

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