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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Top Tips for Home Décor Selection

Choosing the right décor for your home is one of the most important parts of owning a home as it can make all the difference in whether the interiors of your home look tacky, dull or elegant. You need to put in a lot of thought into home design as it has to include your personality and personal taste as well as look great. The décor that you choose for your home should complement its design and mesh well with the theme that you have picked for it. 

Here are a few tips to help you select the perfect décor for your home:

Keep it simple: 

Keep it Simple
Keep it Simple
Unless you have a mansion that can be decorated opulently, keep the décor that you pick for your home simple. There is nothing like clean and neat lines with simple items such as a basic sofa set that looks modern and never goes out of style, crystal vases without ornate designs, contemporary light fixtures, etc. Your home will look neat yet inviting and classy.

 


Opt for classic shelves and cabinets: 

Classic Shelves and Cabinets
Functional shelves and cabinets
Instead of choosing ornate cabinets and shelves, you should go for the ones that have simple lines as they will never go out of style and can always be redesigned by painting them or adding small features. Make sure that they are functional as well as stylish as they will no doubt hold items to add beauty to your home.




Pick tasteful art:

Pick Tasteful Art
Tasteful art
You can never go wrong with having a few artworks hanging on the walls of your home. However, tread cautiously while picking them as they can end up making your home look tacky. If you are not too sure about how to make them work, get one bold statement piece to hang on your wall and watch how it changes the entire look and ambience of the room. Remember not to put too many pieces in one space.

Include your personality:

Personality
While you are selecting décor for your home, keep your individuality in mind and make sure that your personality is reflected in the items that you pick. The best home design and décor ideas are the ones that are an extension of the owner’s personal taste. Keeping this in mind will make your home more inviting and comfortable, for you as well as your friends and family.

Stay away from trends: 

Unless you have the resources to keep changing your décor, it is best to stay away from trends. Classic is always fabulous no matter how many years go by. Invest in antique items rather than fancy new ones that will go out of style in a year or so. Having a little antique collection will also give your home its own personality.

While you are thinking about your home design and décor, do not over-think things and keep things classy and simple. With the right décor choices, you can create a home that is simple, elegant, comfortable and warm.

Simple yet Classy
Simple yet Classy