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Style Guide
Dream it.
Every project starts out with a dream, so let your ideas flow. Grab a pen and write down a list of what works in your space. Also list what doesn’t work. Think about your personal style and the style of your family. Are their any objects in the space that are sentimental? How often do you use the space and if you changed it would you use it more?
Collecting your needs.
Keep your list of wants around for a few weeks while you use the space consciously. Every time you think “Oh I wish there was an outlet there. Or dang that curtain needs to block more light.” write it down. You can use this list to work off of when re-designing your new improved room.
Find your style.
What furniture, colors, and patterns do you gravitate towards? These objects tell a lot about your personal style. Look around your home and take note of the pieces you have purchased that you truly love. Are they painted or wood? Do they have curvy lines or straight lines?
Knowing your personal style will help you make sure the pieces you invest in are worthwhile and will fulfill not only the physical needs but meet your aesthetic goals.
Using all your Space
Don’t forget about the nooks. There are plenty of opportunities in your home for creativity!
Make it Personal
Making a room personal is important, your home should represent you. Consider incorporating your culture, local flare, family objects/photos, travel mementos, or antiques into your space. But there is a fine line between a generic room and an overwhelming space. Finding that line is a delicate balance that you can achieve.
Use the rule of 5 when styling bookcases and the rule of 3 for an overall space. If everything in your space is unique nothing will be special, find a balance between simple clean lines and unique pieces that your eye can rest upon.
For bookcases try to incorporate no more than 5 unique pieces and fill the rest of the space with books, solid pottery, and simple art. In a room try to limit your unique pieces to three so they can be celebrated.
Here are some video guides for measuring and documenting your space.
Measuring a room with B&Q. Click Here
Measuring a room with sloped ceilings with Hamp Thomas. Click Here
Measuring the ceiling height trick with Easy Rough Estimator. Click Here and skip to minute 3:00.
Tips for documenting your room with photographs accurately with Dom Bower Photo. Click Here