How to Decorate a Room in 12 Simple Steps

 When you want to furnish your new home or a new room, some people prefer to hire an interior architect or an interior designer to do the job. However, there is no greater joy that comes from doing the job yourself with some professional help of course. In the blog, we will guide you on how to decorate your space in 12 simple and easy steps.

1.     Define the mood of the room

When you want to start decorating the area, the basics of room decor is setting the mood. Define what mood do you want your space to give to you or your guests. You will be spending some time in it, so do you want it to be dynamic, calm, relaxing… you name it and work accordingly.

2.     Search for inspiration

Look out for some ideas online and search for inspiration. Head to Casadar’s homepage to get some nice ideas on how to decorate your area and with what furniture. Check out some famous people’s homes and what they contain and how the space is laid out. You can always consult a friend or a family member and see what they think and maybe they will point out some nice things you did not think of.

3.     Don’t go too far

Stay focused on reality and what is actually available to you. Dream of a nice home with nice layouts and organization but stay real to yourself and your capabilities.

4.     Organize

Do not be over the place. Organize the ideas in a clear and a way you can understand later on. Feel free to write everything on a piece of paper or a journal to have everything achieved and referenced.

5.     Make a nice plan

If you want to make a blueprint, there are many of free online room design tools and home design software solutions available, but space planning doesn't have to be complicated. To gain a sense of scale and flow, sketch out layout ideas on paper or use painter's tape to mark out furniture arrangement. Measure your space before you buy a single piece of furniture. Double-check your measurements. Otherwise, the sofa you ordered might be too big to fit through your front entrance or too small for your living room.

6.     Choose the range of colors

The mood and the atmosphere of the area will also be affected by the choice of color palette you will make. Choose a consistent range of colors and abide by it.

7.     Begin with the finishes

Focus on your anchor item, which is usually a sofa, before fiddling with throw cushions when decorating a living room. Making your biggest, most expensive purchases first can help you avoid sacrificing quality for high-use goods, have a realistic sense of your budget, and understand how much space you have for extra furniture after the core pieces are set.

8.     Choose nice furniture

This step comes without saying, pick nice and elegant furniture. Elegant and nice are personal and depend on the person. So, if you feel this is the right furniture for you, then you should definitely buy it.

9.     Choose nice additory

Besides the main pieces of furniture, choose some add on, some pieces that will make your area unique and enjoyable, not boring and exciting when friends and family decide to visit or when you invite guests to your residence. 

10.Select nice carpets

You can choose carpets, curtains, and textiles like as bedding, throws, and decorative pillows that will compliment your anchor pieces and offer color, pattern, texture, and intrigue now that you have a feel of how the area flows.

11.Illuminate the space

The led lights for room in every single bedroom are quite popular right now, especially among the younger population. This does not rule out the possibility of having one of these lamps in one's bedroom as an adult. They help to boost the space's design at night and create a one-of-a-kind, adaptable ambience to fit your mood. They come in a variety of colors and forms, and some feature remote controls that allow you to adjust the light and how it is shown to fit your mood and tastes.

Pendant lights are also very common in every living space and is sure to create a nice and lovely atmosphere in your area. Casadar offers some great ideas for inspiration on pendant lights. On another note, one other way of illuminating the space is using floor lamps which you can get a sense of at any website of home decors.

12.Bring up some accessories

Here, you are free to do whatever you want. Feel free to step out of the box and bring in some accessories to your space that you feel you would enjoy and will help elevate the style and the energy in the room.