Decorating Do's & Dont's
Interior Design Tips by Eclectic Elements
Here are a couple of tips that can help out your home decor.
Being aware of decorating Do's & Dont's helps you have a better balanced space.
Symmetry creates a sense of order and calm, but too much of this good
thing can make a room feel static. So, shake things up. If your
furniture is arranged symmetrically, hang wall art asymmetrically, or go
free-form with the furniture and let your artwork add grounding
symmetry.
Define and control the use of a space with furniture positioning. Place
seating closer for a conversation area. Leave enough room for family and
guests to walk between your knees and the coffee table. And if you want
your view of this week's TV cliffhanger to remain unimpeded by the hub
on his way to the fridge for a snack, define a more non intrusive traffic
pattern with the way you arrange the furniture.
Pictures should be hung at eye level, or about 60 inches from the floor.
So if you have to crane your neck or shade your eyes from the ceiling
light glare to appreciate what's in the frame, you need to bring
yourself and your art down to reality.
Lighting can alter the entire feel of an area. Scaling things down by
using table lamps or adjustable-height floor lamps will up the cozy
quotient, and adding one or two extras to the traditional pair of wall
sconces is a softer way to add wattage to your favorite
newspaper-reading spot. Generally speaking, overhead lighting can be a
bit chilly unless augmented by some closer-to-eye-level glow, but if you
really must hit the ceiling, be sure to install a dimmer. And of
course, opt for energy and money-saving bulbs all around.
Yes, they're beguiling and an accent asset. But there is a limit to the
number of throw pillows that anyone should toss on the couch or chuck on
a chair. If you need to store the decorative dandies behind the sofa to
liberate a spot for yourself, or if you find guests cradling one or two
in their laps or sitting on the front six inches of an easy chair,
you're suffering from throw-pillow-overload. And don't get too "poufy"
with pillows either. Rule of thumb: if a pillow doesn't fit comfortably
behind your back, it shouldn't be taking up valuable seating space.
Hope these tips will help you in designing your ideal space.
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