About Interior Design

 

 

What is interior design?

I like to think of interior design as an artistic process to personalize your home. Everyone has their own distinct personality traits and preferences.  In order to create a home we’ll be happy with, we need to identify those individual traits and use them to influence our home and décor. A room design that reflects your personality will ultimately result in a space where you will be comfortable.

This post is for the do-it-yourself interior designer. As a remodeling contractor in Nashville, TN, I have worked with many professional interior decorating designers.  My goal here is to share what I have learned with you. So here we go!

Decorating Tips

·         Work with what you have! Start with the items you truly love and find other home décor accessories to compliment them.

·         Don’t design a room overnight. Home decorating should be fun. Half the fun is hunting for and finding the perfect interior decoration.

·         You don’t need to spend a lot of money! Visit thrift stores and yard sales for great deals on home décor accessories. A ten dollar quart of paint can turn a ten dollar piece of thrift store furniture into the focal point of your room design.

·         Get creative, use your imagination and personalize your home!

 

How To Interior Design

Professional interior designers use many of the same techniques that we are outlining in this post. By defining the client’s personal traits and lifestyle, the interior decorator creates a design to reflect those influences. It's sort of like shopping for clothes! What's your style?

Styles of home décor and interior design. Which one best suits your personality?

Traditional

This is the classic decorating style. It incorporates a sense of history and styles that have evolved over the years. Fine antiques, rich dark wood, floral prints and crystal are common in the traditional style. Dining rooms are formal affairs with chandeliers and the like.

Contemporary

This is the clean, sleek and modern look. Bold colors, well defined lines, lighting and accessories are common to this style. Instead of rich, dark wood its chrome and glass here. Graphic art adorns the walls instead of classic prints. The opposite of Traditional!

Eclectic

Call this one the adventurous style. Colors, patterns, and home décor accessories from around the world can be found in this home decorating style. Old wood furniture painted in a pop color, textured fabrics, pottery and art add lots of character to this popular interior design.

Romantic

Considered to be a feminine style, this interior design may include pastel colors and delicate prints. Fresh flowers, framed photos and family mementos serve as decorating accessories. Bedrooms in this interior design are also very feminine with lush curtains, lots of pillows and linens.

Serene

Quiet comfort and harmony is the basis for this style of home decorating. No bright colors or strong contrasts here. Instead, color choices are light and neutral. Understated arrangements, live plants and candles create this less-is-more take on home decorating.

 

Do any of the above sound like you? Hopefully this post will help you define your personal style and put you on track toward a successful interior design and decoration. Watch for upcoming posts as we take you through the home room by room with more decorating and design ideas.

Does your room design require any remodeling? Call Randy Armstrong Construction & Remodeling at 615-443-1629! We can help you with any interior decorating project!