Interior Decorating...Attaining Space & Balance
Interior decorating doesn't have to be overwhelming. The first step is to make a plan, concentrating on one
room at a time. The final results will be a home that is balanced, beautiful, comfortable and
harmonious for the entire family.
To begin the process of interior decorating, let's identify four concerns:
First: Furnishings must compliment your home in style, size and color.
Second: Your home furniture needs to be harmonious with other pieces, comfortable, possess quality in workmanship and resistant to stains.
Third: Furnishings must meet the requirements for each family member.
Fourth: Home furnishings must fit the family budget. Most everyone lives on a budget. Bearing this in mind..it is more
practical to purchase "one item" at a time, of superior quality, as opposed to furnishing an entire room with
furnishings of lessor quality because of budget issues.
The first requirement of interior decorating in a home is that of restfulness, peacefulness and an
uncluttered atmosphere, resulting in your own Home Sweet Home. Wall coverings set the background of the room and should be natural or neutral
in colors, as this sets the tone, enhancing wall hangings and objects of art.
Floor covering, rugs or hardwood floors should be of a darker shade in contrast to the wall color.
Rugs with small intricate designs blend harmoniously with walls, rather than big bold designs that
clash for attention. Wall coverings with a figured or striped design should be accented with solid
color floor coverings.
Choose wall art that compliments the background colors of your walls. Think of your wall and floor colors
as your interior decorating color foundation on which to build on.
You never want a floral design sofa that clashes with a floral design rug. Pay special attention to the rooms focal point
in your interior design. It is unwise to have too many pictures on any wall. Remember less is more.
A single painting or two compliments a wall as opposed to too many pictures that clutter.
When shopping for home furnishings, don't be drawn to an item that stands out as elaborate or bold in a
showroom. Your goal is to buy furnishings that are comfortable, functional, quality built and that which
compliments your families lifestyle and the interior decorating background and color foundation of the room.
A properly furnished room compliments it's occupants. Furniture should be arranged in order to balance the space. This can be addressed in
the placement of sofas, chairs, tables, decorative accessories and wall art. Consider each room as an artist palette, think of your walls as
the background and add floors to compliment the wall color
your background colors and your flooring choice should compliment your wall color.
| Country Living Room Accessories | Country Rugs, Window Treatments & Pillows |
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| Gorgeous Pair of Anthropologie Beveled Mirrors
| Fergana Rug
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| Rustic Iron/Twig Hook Rack
| Barn Straw Beaded Pillow
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| Wire Taper Candleholder
| Jute Braid Pillow
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| Metal Wall Sconce with Shade
| Crewel Wool Rug
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| Swing Arm Sconce
| Throw Pillow Covers
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| Acacia Bark Rim Wooden Bowl
| Gingham Throw Pillows
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| Oval Woven Basket
| Gingham Window Shades
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| Primitive Wood Carvings
| Sheer Curtains With Flowers
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| Antique Hand Carved Dough Bowl
| Kilim Throw Pillow
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| Fruit Drying Baskets
| Chair And Sofa Slipcovers
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Decorative objects should be used sparingly. A few well placed pieces of pottery, bowls, candlesticks
and baskets strike a balance when displayed properly. For instance, a couple of candlesticks in brass
candle holders on each side of the mantle accented by a smaller piece of pottery in the center.
Never group too many pieces together. Large bowls on a small table will be an eye-sore.
A good rule of thumb is to remember "good objects decrease in decorative value when their number increases".
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