Even after building or renovating a new home, you may find yourself wishing for a tweak here, or a fresh look there. What most people don’t realize is just how easy it can be to use a few small interior design changes to totally change the look of your space.
From pops of color to a new focal piece, giving your home a periodic mini-makeover is a great way to change things up, without major construction or expense.
Interior Design You Can Implement Today
- Amplify Space and Natural Light – If a room seems too small and cramped for your liking, add large mirrors. The reflection immediately gives the illusion of more space. One benefit of mirrors which people rarely think of, however, is that they can also help to illuminate the room with natural light. Strategically placed, mirrors will reflect the light coming into the room and amplify it, flooding the room with beautiful Florida sunshine.
- Colorful (or Mood Enhancing) Décor – Many people are afraid of too much color, and therefore their interior design may lean too much towards neutral colors. If you long for pops of color without commitment, add a funky artistic platter as a centerpiece, change the colors of your pillows every few months, or arrange a few seasonal flowers around the room. These items are easily interchanged, and will change the whole vibe of your room.
Feeling happy? Add sunflowers! - Create Your Own Meaningful Artwork – Frame pages from your child’s favorite storybook for unique wall art in the nursery. Hang framed maps which represent where your family came from over the living room couch. Display favorite family recipes in the kitchen. Incorporating personal touches into your interior design ensures that your décor is uniquely you.
- Declutter Your Space Beautifully – Perhaps you find an awesome travelers trunk which can double as a coffee table; or maybe you add contemporary vertical shelving in tight corners. You may even wish to build a storage bench in front of your favorite sunny window so that you can tuck things away while enjoying a great little reading nook. No matter your solution to the space and storage problem, use pieces which fit into your décor while effectively hiding or displaying your stuff – up and out of the way. Once your main surfaces are clean, add a simple focal piece to tie the room together and give it a sleek look.
- Use Paint to Create Optical Illusions – If you have a small room, painting in a lighter color will instantly give the illusion of more square footage. If the ceilings seem a little low, paint the walls three quarters of the way up, and leave the last section white or a pale version of the lower color. Your ceiling will seem higher before the paint dries.
- Make the Bathroom More Elegant – Put mouthwash or liquid soap in crystal decanters, or use washable fabric bows to fasten your shower curtain to the rod. Simply by skipping the hardware aisle at the bed and bath store and using some imagination, your bathroom becomes a sophisticated powder room.
- Never Settle for Basic – With some fabric and a glue gun or some adhesive tape, you can transform white window blinds into interior design wins. For those with a neutral palettes, the pop of color and texture will change the entire mood of the room. The same works for foam kitchen mats or welcome mats. The piece of fabric can be easily washed or replaced when needed – giving you an awesome opportunity to change it up again!
The custom home builders at Lindahl Construction have decades of experience helping Longboat Key and Sarasota area homeowners design beautiful residences. Whether it is time to build new construction or to renovate – we’ve got the ideas you need to make it beautiful!