Looking to refresh your space? With interior design trends always changing, it can be overwhelming to pick the look and feel you want in your home – without it going out of style.
The information I’m sharing with you this month will help give your place new life with timeless interior design trends. These trends are easy to incorporate and can totally transform any room in your house. You’ll find tips on how to expertly use lighting, decorative accents, greenery and more, plus, a method for rearranging furniture that takes the guesswork — and unnecessary heavy lifting — out of it. You’ll love seeing how these small changes can impact your home in a big way.
Did you know that agents also use these tips when staging a home for sale? Give me a call if you want to talk over any of them, or if you want to know which of these design tricks help homes sell the quickest. Whether you’re selling or staying put, we’ll get your home picture perfect!
timeless trends to transform any space
These design tips have the power to totally transform any room, and they're easy to implement!
Introduce greenery
Plants bring new life to empty corners and shelves, while naturally improving air quality. Succulents, snake plants, and Heartleaf Philodendrons can thrive indoors with little maintenance.
Design Tip: No green thumb? No problem. Fake fiddle-leaf fig trees are a popular solution for filling larger spaces, while smaller potted plants fit nicely on desks, end tables and wall shelves.
incorporate accent pieces
Place accent pieces like candles, vases or bowls on coffee tables, nightstands and dresser tops to add a fresh new element to your space.
Design Tip: Give your accents depth by using different sizes and shapes in your display. For example, try pairing a tall plant next toa small bowl or vase.
Evaluate artwork
The right wall décor can tie together separate elements of a room's design, and in some cases, give the illusion of more space.
Design Tip: Can't pick just one favorite piece? Combine framed artwork, prints and personal photos and create a gallery wall. Try out different frames to mix it up!
Hang a mirror
If you want to upgrade your space without a full renovation, try hanging a mirror - it will help any room feel mor open and spacious.
Design Tip: Brighten up your space by positioning your mirror access from or close to a window to bounce natural light.
Enhance lighting
Typically, warm light is best for winding down in the evenings, while cool, bright light keeps you energized during the day. Identify your lighting preferences and get the bulbs to match.
Design Tip: Place multiple light sources evenly around the room to help it feel more inviting, especially if natural light is scarce.
quick tips for rearranging furniture
If you've been thinking about a new layout for your bedroom, living room or office, follow these steps to easily rearrange any space.
go in with a vision
Decide what you want to accomplish with the layout (space for a desk, kid's play area, etc.). Find inspiration on Pinterest, Houzz, or other home design sites.
measure your space
Accurate measurements of the room and furniture will streamline the process, so you don't have to guess and check.
draw it out
Create a scale drawing so you know where everything needs to go. Let one inch equal one foot. Consider typical traffic patterns and leave enough space to access closets, outlets and doors.
use an app
Design apps can create a digital mockup of your new arrangement. Here are a few to try:
- Magic Plan (iOS, Android)
- Décor Matters (iOS, Android)
- Room Plan Pro (iOS only)