Designing your own space is fun, liberating and gives you a sense of control and ownership which is really rewarding in the final product. However, it can also be confusing, stressful and make you question your taste and style. The following are some useful tips for furnishing a new place, or simply for those wanting to spruce up their space.
Consider Your Room Proportions
You must pick the furniture to fit the room, rather than picking a piece of furniture you love and realizing you have nowhere to put it, resulting in clunky looking design. Room proportion is important in planning what you want the room to contain and what you want to use the room for. For example, a room used primarily for watching films and chatting with guests can have a cozier feel with more seating options, while a room you want to double as a home gym needs a lot of free floor space.
Balance Comfort and Aesthetic
It’s all well and good buying expensive tasteful items but, in the long-term, buying an item which sacrifices practicality for visual appeal is not a good move. Buying an uncomfortable couch or scratchy comforter for the look will simply be a regret, and striking a balance between comfort and style is an area you need to navigate. SSENSE is a brilliant online store to help you in this – these high end items from SSENSE such as designer throws, blankets and other homeware, provide both luxurious quality and gorgeous textiles. Whether you want to impress guests or provide yourself with comfort, there are a range of items which can enhance your space in design and long-lasting use, whether you’re looking for a designer towel, designer pillow, or even a welcoming doormat.
Budget
By splashing all of your budget on one room, you will have an unevenly furnished space which will result in you resenting other rooms. Dividing your budget cleanly and giving yourself full control will allow you to make your purchases more confidently and create a more well-constructed interior design.
Remember to Browse
An important thing to remember is that this is not a race! Give yourself time to browse online stores, local shops, or derive inspiration from blogs and websites. There’s no need to settle for furniture you don’t completely love, especially when there’s such an amazing range out there to suit your vision.
Consider a Theme
When many people are struggling, feeling overwhelmed by choice, it can be helpful to decide early on about a theme or specific color palette you want to stick to. This gives you a rough guideline on what kind of furniture you want, and prevents you from wading through negative choices which could have been eliminated from the get go. This also allows you to choose items which will all complement one another, rather than having mismatched design (unless that’s what you love!)
Keep these tips in mind when furnishing your home, and we hope the ideas listed have provided some useful insight and inspiration, and made you feel more confident and assured in designing your interior.