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Home Design That Fits You

by Mary Grayson Interior Designer
Many of us would like to live in a home that was very comfortable and was designed exactly according to your taste. Unfortunately, unless you purchase a home brand-new, it is not likely that you are going to find something that exactly fits into that category. That doesn't mean, however, that you are without possibility when it comes to having the perfect home for yourself and your family. There are many choices that are available and with a little bit of home decorating and some elbow grease, you might be surprised with what you are able to accomplish. Here are some tips that can help you to decorate the interior of your home to your liking.

One of the more important things that need be considered when doing any type of interior designing is color. This is not something that should be taken lightly, as the color is something that you are going to need to live with for many years to come. Stores such as Home Depot and Lowes offer paint samples for just a couple of dollars which give you the opportunity to see how it is going to look on your walls. Not only can it give you a feel for the color itself, it will also help you to choose a secondary color which matches it to your liking. Although it is possible for you to choose according to paint chips, you will likely find that it looks a little different when you actually paint the wall.

You should also consider some of the smaller items that are included in the home, as well as some of the larger decorating items that are going to be installed. Fortney lamps provide you with elegance and beauty, but there are many other types of lamps which are also available. You should also include some of the smaller items on the home when choosing your decorating, as they can add a splash of color and design here or there. Even choosing some of the smaller items in your bathroom, such as a Jan Barboglio soap dish can help to add something to the design.

Have you thought about the way that your furniture is arranged? If you're not going to be purchasing new furniture, moving it around can make a difference in how the room looks as well as its comfort. It is best if you wait for the decorating to be completed for you to begin moving furniture. You should also make sure that you are setting aside enough time to get it into place in several locations. Some people enjoy leaving it in one position for a while and then switching it to another to add something to the room without actually making any physical changes.

Finally, it is important for you to consider the fact that you are going to be living in the home. Although it may be tempting for you to arrange things a certain way according to esthetics or someone else’s preference, that is going to be frustrating if you find that you are uncomfortable as a result.


The author of this article is an interior designer and have worked with many clients. Some of the hottest home decor items of 2013 is the Fortuny lamps, starburst mirrors and Jan Barboglio soap dish. She recommend these items as they are seen in homes of high profile celebrities.

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