Home Decor

A Quick Guide to Beautiful Home Decor

Decorating your home is one of the most daunting things in life. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the choices and decisions you have to make. Many people retreat to the familiar and the expected, leaving behind a trail of disappointment. This isn't a problem that only young people face. It's not uncommon for middle-aged people to start over, often after a breakup or moving due to a job change. These steps will help you navigate the complicated process of decorating your home.

Steps to Get Your Home Decor Right

Explore Different Types of Home Decor Items

Taking a look at photos of similar homes and different types of home decor items is a great way to find out what appeals to your tastes. At the risk of sounding selfish, you can browse the photos at The Purple Turtles. You can save your favorite ones to an idea book. You can also look through design magazines or grab images from books. Once you have at least 12 images, compare them. What are the common elements in terms of color, furniture style and pattern, as well as the density of the objects in the room?

Of course, be aware of the architecture and limitations of the space where you live.

Have a Home Decor Price Range or Budget

Determine how much money you have available. You don't have to decorate your entire home at once. Instead, choose the area where you spend the most time and make it your priority. You'll still have a place you can go when your house is in turmoil.

While doing so, check all the images you gathered and do a price comparison. Zero in on the price range or budget that you can afford. 

Understand Your Floor Plan

Knowing your floor plan is necessary to get the right home decor. 

But not to worry, thanks to the internet, this step is now really fun. There are many free floor plan templates available online. These floor plans are flexible and easy-to-use. They also offer a wide range of furniture templates.

To help you avoid buying too big or too small, use paper templates to make it easy.

Choose a Color Palette 

Some say that you should choose your flooring's color scheme. Some recommend that you start with piece art. However, we say that you should start with the item that you are most passionate about. If it's a rug then you can pull the colors from there. Let the artwork or outfit that you love dictate the decor. 

Once you've established your color palette, the rest of the decor can be influenced by it. For investment pieces such as the sofa or dining table, use neutral colors. Then, add the color to paint or accent pieces such as pillows, lamps, and art. This allows you to change the color scheme whenever you want, without having to spend a lot.

Don’t forget to Paint

Painting is the cheapest and most effective way to personalize a space. You can choose a beautiful white to create ambiance, even if you don't like white.

You can paint an accent wall if you aren't sure if you want to paint the entire place. You don't have to paint the entire room in a bold color. Instead, you can choose an intermediate color. It will look better than linen white, we promise.

Make Sure You Invest in Quality Furniture

A sofa will be with you for a lifetime, so make sure to get one that is well made. Even if it seems like you will only use it for a short time, it will end up moving from your living room to the family area to the basement to your college dorm. So don't skimp. Same goes for a dining room table.

It's also worth investing in a good, comfortable reading chair. For your investment pieces, choose neutral upholstery like taupe, white, or grey.

Measure The Space

Scaling your space matters. It is essential to learn how to balance furniture sizes within a space, from the ideal sofa size to the height and size of a cabinet to the size of a mirror. 

Before going to shop, take measurements of everything within your space, along with the stairs, doors, and openings leading you to your home.

A showroom with 20-foot ceilings will show furniture smaller than in your living space. Don't buy matching furniture sets.

Don't buy all new, but include something older 

Visit an antique shop, or, if you don't have the funds, go to a flea market, garage sale, or auctions and find a few accessories that aren't as expensive as the imported ones.

History is what gives a room character and depth. They are what separate home from a furniture shop.

Temporary Furniture is Something You Should Consider

Many experts recommend against purchasing temporary home decor. However, that's not what we believe.

Finding the perfect pieces for your home can take time. Nobody likes to wait for the right item to arrive, so they camp out for 6-12 months.

If you don’t have any family members to borrow pieces from and the satisfaction of having filled that spot outweighs its cost, then you should buy it.

Extra Step: You Can Also Hire a Professional

We understand that this is not something that everybody can do or afford. Nevertheless, you can always consult an interior designer or decorator if you are still uncertain about any of these things.

You can request an hourly consultation if you don't have the budget for a full-service decorating job. A designer can help you define your style, guide you to the right furniture and create a long-term plan.

You can also learn a great deal by asking them specific questions related to home décor and interior. Consider this as an extra step in the process, in case you are unable to figure things out yourself.

In Conclusion: Don’t Stress Too Much

We understand that home decor can take some time to get right. But we can assure you that you will get good at it as you keep at it. Take your time and follow these steps. You will see great results at the end.

You can check out some of Purple Turtle’s wide range of home decor items. We’re sure you will find some exciting things for your home.

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