Are you tired of playing it safe when it comes to interior design? Do you long for some color in that sea of beige you call a living room? Are you looking for ways to add a surprise element to your decorating? If so then it is time for you to step outside your comfort zone and have some fun.
Add pizzazz with color
Color can be frightening to many people. What if you don’t like it or – even worse – your family and friends don’t like it? Stop worrying. If it is paint, you can always repaint it. If it is fabric, short of reupholstering, there are ways to tone it down if you decide later that you hate it. The best advice is to introduce color in small doses. Paint a powder room or upholster an ottoman in the color of your choice. And don’t worry about family and friends…it is your home.
The power of funky
You may be amazed at how one “funky” or unusual piece of furniture can change the feel of a room. An unexpected painted console in the entryway, for example, is a great way to greet your guests and have them longing to see what the rest of the house has to offer. An empty hallway can be turned into a place of interest with the addition of a one-of-a-kind chair or bench. How about a mismatched collection of chairs in a casual dining space or an unusual lighting fixture in the family room?
Break the rules
You have to break the rules if you want to introduce some fun into your decorating. Who says all your wood pieces have to match? And who is the person who decided that artwork must be hung at a certain height or that plaids and stripes don’t match? Mix up your fabrics – pair your grandmother’s table with modern acrylic chairs or cover a wall with artwork hanging in a gallery style from floor to ceiling.
Without a doubt you will enjoy the look and feel of your home after adding some fun elements that represent the personality and lifestyle of you and your family.