Design and decorating are not rocket science, but are much like any other aspect of your life, you can listen to the experts, read the reviews and do the research but at the end of the day, it is about what works for you. No one can tell you what you like and don’t like, and no one can tell you how to decorate your home so it works for you.
And that is the most important thing – while you want your home to be stylish and welcoming and of course be the envy of all of your friends, it is also your home and you shouldn’t compromise on the functionality of your home just for its looks.
But the good news is there are plenty of stylish ways to make your home functional, and the best part of decorating is finding these ways. There is no right or wrong answer so experiment with your decorating and if the paint colour is off paint over it, if the furniture is uncomfortable get rid of it! In experimenting with your design styles, don’t forget about yourself, and make sure there is room for personal items – trophies if that’s something important to your family, family photos and albums, books, the kids artwork or even just flowers which you grew in your own garden.
In displaying all of these personal items, don’t forget about defining your spaces. Both these goals can be achieved by using a bookcase to house all of your personal items. No matter how chock full you fill your bookcase, it won’t look untidy because it is defined.
