The rise in do-it-yourself projects has provided us with numerous excellent examples of how things should not be done.
Some of them were already mentioned in my previous post. Though I could probably write for days on this topic, I will mention some of the most common and recurring ones.
- Having your clutter on display
Clutter is one of the most common reasons that any room, regardless of design, appears unappealing. Clearing it up will result in an immediate difference in your life.
Getting rid of items we no longer use will free up space, save you time organizing, and make you feel less stressed.
Always consider making enough storage to fit your life style and needs when designing your room. Additionally, look for organizational hardware at your local home center and look for some organizational tips online.
Try to identify what are the common places where clutter piles more often and look for solution to prevent it.
Everything that you don’t use should be stored and easily accessible when needed.
- Exposed outlets and cords
As technology became part of our lives, so did cords and wires. After clutter, this is probably the next most unattractive thing to see.
Growing up, my dream was to have wireless technology, and while we’ve come a long way, electrical cords are still unavoidable in some cases.
If you are doing major redesign, take the time to plan out and strategically place outlets. Consider where you will place some of your larger appliances, what are some additional gadgets you use, and don’t forget about light fixtures and lamps.
If this is not the case, and you are not making any structural changes, the goal is to conceal as many cords as you can. Tuck them in where you can, or make sure that they’re matching the background color. You will reduce their appearance in this manner.
As a result, your space will appear clean and crisp.
We are no longer limited to only black or white cables.
They are available in a variety of colors.
- Ignoring traffic flow
You want to make sure that you can comfortably move around your furniture
I already mentioned planning and taking action in a previous post. You’ll probably read a lot more about it because it’s one of the essential things to learn before you start doing any type of design yourself.
You will not enjoy spending time in a space if it is not functional, regardless of the look you want to achieve.
Make sure to leave enough space around your furniture to move around without bumping into every single corner.
The general rule would be to begin at the point of entry and determine the most comfortable way to move to another point of entry. If your room has only one point of entry, make sure you can move around your furniture comfortably.
Please let me know if you’d like me to go over this in more detail and give you guidelines for the specific rooms and dimensions that will create the best traffic flow in your home.
Great example of spacing the seating area
- Placing furniture against the wall
Placing your furniture away from the walls, with enough space to pass around them will allow your room to breathe. The exception would be very small room without sufficient space to do so.
The last thing you want to do is crowd your furniture against the walls, too far apart for comfortable conversation.
Choose your focal point and place the sofa in front of it, leaving enough space behind it to move. Add some extra seating and ensure that the distance between the sofa and the coffee table is 35 to 45 cm to ensure that the drinks are within reach. If the corner of your sofa feels too far away, feel free to add a side table next to it.
- Having only one light source
Light is one way to make your home more dynamic. You want to make sure that you have plenty of natural light during the day, and that you can adjust your lighting to achieve the mood you want.
People frequently forget to consider this when moving into a new place and are left with either too much or not enough light. Builders frequently place the cheapest option on the market, and it is up to you to correct this.
Ambient, task, and accent lighting are all important components of well-executed lighting. This can be accomplished by combining overhead lighting, wall fixtures, and floor and table lamps.
Ambient lighting will allow you to perform daily tasks comfortably, with the option of making adjustments to achieve the desired atmosphere. Task lighting is used to perform specific tasks, such as reading. Accent lighting can be used to highlight any architectural feature or work of art.
I hope that this article gave you some insight of what are some of the common, easy to fix errors, that can really transform your home by making small, but impactful changes.
Please let me know what is that you struggle with when it comes to creating your perfect home. Follow this space as I will share some more tips on your home improvement in weeks to come.
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