An Ultimate Guide in Room Design

Whether you’re moving into a new home or want to spruce up your existing one, interior design isn’t something you can just improvise. You want to put together a space that’s both practical and corresponds to your tastes. When done properly, this can help you feel more comfortable and at peace inside your own home. 

To that end, we’ve put together a useful guide with the main tenets of room design to help you bring your vision to life. From color selection to furniture and lighting, we’ve got you covered!

Theme

For starters, the first thing to consider when you’re designing a room is what style and theme you want to go for. Depending on your preferences, there are countless options to choose from, including traditional, industrial, contemporary, eclectic, etc.

A good place to start is by consulting various design guides to gather ideas and inspiration and craft your vision. You’ll find plenty of those online, on social media, or in magazines. Don’t simply try to recreate something that has caught your eye; build on it and give a twist to make it your own.

Layout

Examine the room’s layout carefully. The shape of the space, the position of doors and windows, and the ceiling height are all extremely important to factor in to create a successful and balanced design.

If you’re lucky enough to have a friend who works in architecture or interior design, ask them for their recommendations. Otherwise, feel free to check out these ideas to get familiar with how to decorate your space according to different layouts.

Again, the more research you do and the specialized websites you consult, the better equipped you’ll be to put together and finish your room expertly.

Color Scheme

Seeing as it’s the first thing that stands out, your choice of color is another crucial aspect to consider when it comes to the room decoration.

Whether you’re a black-and-white or a flashy color enthusiast, we recommend that you go for simple, toned down shades for your walls and floorings. You’ll then have a blank canvas to which you can add more colors through the furniture, decorative items, carpets, drapes, and more.

Furniture Style

Once you have your room painted or wallpapered and the floors installed, the next step is to think about what furniture you want for your room. There are countless styles available out there depending on what you favor, but know that minimalism is a superb trend that will help elevate your space and make it feel less busy and cluttered.

When you choose a sofa, bed, table, or bookcase with clean, sharp lines, it will create harmony in the space and have a soothing effect.

Lighting

Sadly, too many people overlook the importance of a room’s lighting. Lucky are those you get plenty of natural sunlight throughout the day. For others, the task can be less obvious. Lighting matters not just for practicality but because it helps pull the space together and make it truly come alive.

Now, instead of having one grand chandelier hanging in the middle of the room, look into installing different fixtures (ceiling, wall, table, and floor lamp) to add variety and help illuminate your space. Check out some online shopping platforms to see what you can purchase for your next remodeling project.

Symmetry and Balance

You might have chosen the perfect room style and bought your favorite furniture, but your space certainly won’t be as beautiful and cohesive as you’d expected unless you put enough thought into bringing symmetry balance.

Use the space to your advantage to incorporate different elements harmoniously, a practice that’s also known as feng shui. This helps distribute the visual weight equally and will make your room satisfying to look at and stay in.

Accessories

Last but not least, and while it shouldn’t be your top priority to start with, accessories also play a major role in pulling the space together. As such, select your pillows, artwork, decorative items, and interior plants in such a way that it makes your room come together harmoniously. Mind the color, shape, symmetry, and pay attention to where you want to draw emphasis the most.

Ultimately, designing a room from scratch doesn’t have to be a complex endeavor once you’ve acquired some basics in interior design. Always remember to favor practicality and comfort over style and appearance.

It’s also best to allow yourself a comfortable budget and not settle on cheap alternatives if you truly want to create a room that stands out and have your friends go “wow!” whenever they come for a visit.