Interior design can be intimidating, especially if you don’t have a natural talent for it. How do you make your space look great while also reflecting your personal style?
Here are a few home styling tips from top designers to help you out so you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
‣ 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙿𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝟹
Here’s a top designer’s insider tip: The rule of threes is a design principle that is used in every room: from a triangular layout to object groupings in size and shape, and the flow of a room. It’s a technique for guiding the viewer through an experience — odd numbers are appealing. Our eyes move around more, which generates energy. Consider candle, vase, pillow, artwork, and plant groupings.
‣ 𝙲𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝙷𝚎𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 & 𝙳𝚒𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗
Mounting curtains higher above the window to create the illusion of more space will instantly make a room feel more open. Allowing the curtain to drag on the floor may defeat the purpose and give off a heavy feeling.
‣ 𝙱𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝙻𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝
Place mirrors across from windows to reflect natural light and create the illusion of another window, allowing it to flow throughout the space.
‣ 𝙻𝚊𝚢𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝙻𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐
A light fixture is required in every room. In fact, many designers believe that no room is complete without at least three light fixtures. This arrangement should provide you with a variety of ambiance options, and you can make it even more versatile by adding dimmers to your lights to create a specific mood/vibe.
‣ 𝙿𝚞𝚝 𝚊 𝙵𝚘𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝙿𝚘𝚒𝚗𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝙴𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚁𝚘𝚘𝚖
Statement pieces can transform a simple home into a striking one, but too many will overwhelm your space. Is there a general rule to follow? Put a single showpiece in each room, such as a dramatic light fixture, an enthralling piece of art, a large piece of furniture, or a towering houseplant. Have fun with it and lead the viewer to experience a certain space.
