Hi lovelies,
Sometimes, decorating your house can be tricky. There’s so much to think about. What colour scheme to choose. What kind of furniture compliments each room. “Is that the right shade?” “Will that sofa fit in that room?” It can be very daunting, whether this is a new house, or you just fancy a makeover. Everyone wants to make their house a home they can look at and be proud of after all their hard work, and why shouldn’t they? Here are a few preparation tips to follow before you begin decorating to help you get it right that first time!
Inspect Your Area
Before you begin decorating, it’s really vital that you inspect the area first. Check your walls for peeling paint, holes, any damage that needs tending to first. Make sure there is no clutter on the floor. If you’re going to be dragging furniture in, or using substances that can spill, it’s important you protect your floors and any woodwork. Plastic sheets are a good way to prevent damage. Make sure plug sockets are covered, and any rough/sharp surfaces are sanded down.
Being Neutral isn’t Being Boring
Picking a colour scheme for your house can be tricky. For example, strictly speaking you could have your bathroom any colour you like, but it’s very rare you’ll find an orange bathroom. If you’re worried about what colour schemes to go with, playing it safe is not a boring option, and there are a lot of neutral and light colour schemes that not only go well together, but go great in any room. Here is a list of neutral colours that you might consider for decoration:
Benjamin Moore White Dove
Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore Pale Oak
Benjamin Moore Havana Tan
Sherwin Williams Zurich White
Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige
Get a Measure Of The Room
When you’re looking for furniture for rooms, it’s important to know the measurements of the space you’re trying to occupy, and the furniture you want to buy. Sounds like a no brainer, right? More often than not, you’ll find that people will ‘Go with their gut’ instead of taking the time to measure accurately, which can be incredibly risky in a game where even the smallest of miscalculated measurements can be the difference a comfortable fit, and trying to brute force your newly furnished oak desk in an alcove that’s simply too small. It’s also a good idea to take into account the size of your entrances, and if what you’re trying to build will need to be built in that room first - another common mistake is building furniture that's simply too tall for your doorway, rather than transporting inside the room first before assembling. Feel free to either sketch out a rough plan of the room with the furniture in, - it doesn’t have to be Picasso worthy, it just needs to or you can take a picture of the room to help with visualising if you’re out and about picking furniture. There are also free apps you can now download to most smartphones that will allow you to create room plans by taking a photo of the room and let you design over it.
