7 Home Designing Tips from a Professional ...

I love to decorate my house! Beautiful designs and well thought out inspirations make my home a place I want to stay, my family loves to be, and my friends love to come and visit. Decorating and designing are two different things, and so I have put together a list of ideas I learned from a professional.

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Chair Railing

Chair Railing Photo Credit: Good Millwork

The easiest way to add class to any room is by putting up a chair rail. Molding brings a room to life and pulls instant sophistication into any room. The chair rail will look fine in just one room, without it extending into other rooms, unless you room is open and part of another room, like a kitchen and dining area.

Becareful with Interior Designers

Becareful with Interior Designers Photo Credit: nadja.robot

I only say this because some designers may want to force their personal preferences and like on a customer instead of working with the customers wishes. And there are a few designers out there that only care for their portfolio. Make sure the designer you choose has your best interest in mind.

Balance the Tone and Shaded in the Same Room

Balance the Tone and Shaded in the Same Room Photo Credit: hetsluvdesign

In your kitchen, for instance, if you have dark counter tops, paint your wall a nice, light color. For lighter tones of counters, you will be safe with a darker shade. The distinct differences will help your room come alive with perfect balance.

Picking the Perfect Paint Color

Picking the Perfect Paint Color Photo Credit: xJavierx

Before you paint a room, go to the local paint store and browse the color cards to various shades of your color choice. Go home and tape them around the room in random places and heights. Watch the colors, how the shades seem to change with the placement of the sunlight and no light You will have a better idea of how the colors will look on your wall. After you decide on the shade, buy a quart size can of paint and paint a small 4x4 area. Again watch how the shade changes with the sunlight. Now, you can make a good decision on if the color is right for you.

Classy, Relaxed Atmosphere

Classy, Relaxed Atmosphere Photo Credit: Brian Goddard Photography

Blue, turquoise, and blue- green colors bring a calming, classy look to a room. A good choice for your living room because these colors also improve a person’s ability to communicate faster, easier, and better. Liven up your conversations in the family room, den, or home office!

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Plan Ahead

Plan Ahead Photo Credit: Bernie in Cleveland Ohio..

When you are designing a room, or house, plan ahead. Think your choices through, go through all your choices, and think about the colors and materials available to you. Take your time, if you can, and do not make hasty decisions.

Make a Budget

Make a Budget Photo Credit: Gnerk

If money is not a major issue, then lucky you! But if your money is limited, make a plan and a budget and then stick to it. You home can be beautiful on a budget!

These tips should help you as you plan a room or home design. Are you looking for ideas to imp

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Like your tips. Thank you. However,where did you get info from that blue-green room creates better communication and family conversations? In Feng Shui,the shade of blue can be good for relaxing and easing tension(which may enhance communication ). The water element is know for enhancing communication but in that sense its not the color its the actual the flow of water, the sound and or the picture of a river and/or ocean. Scent and certain shades of orange actually can enhance family and/or social communication.

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