Many people will go out shopping or shop online and find a great accent or treatment for their home that they simply must have. Finding an inspiration piece like this can be a great way to get started when you’re ready to redecorate a space in your home. However, your best bet is to use that inspiration to develop a design plan.
Homeowners, especially decorating enthusiasts, often buy such items impulsively and then just “wing it” when it comes to other elements in the space. This has led to many unfinished or unsatisfying spaces for countless people.
Instead, take a little time to look for other items that can be coordinated with that must have piece. Make sure you are going to be able to find appropriate treatments, accessories, artwork, and furniture if necessary, that will complement your fantastic find.
Lay out a plan and begin looking for the necessary items. It helps to draw up a plan on paper or on your computer. Collect swatches of carpet and fabric, and gather paint chips to compare. Look for suitable accessories. Decide if you can use existing pieces of furniture or if you’ll need to add, subtract, or replace some of the items you already have.
Another good idea is to determine a budget. Decorating is exciting but it often leads to going well over budget to create the perfect look. Decide in advance what you are willing to spend, and if necessary, wait until later to add additional elements. You may even have to remove a few items from your list or find creative, less costly alternatives.
Any way you look at it, it is important to have a plan. Otherwise, you may end up with one beautiful piece that looks like it just doesn’t fit. Take your time, do it right, and before you know it your plan will be reality.