Our homes are the most important places in our lives. They are where we relax, where we spend time with our family, where we recharge our batteries, and where we plan our life and work strategies. Designing the perfect home takes careful thought, creativity, and an eye for detail. Many people have an idea of how their perfect home should look but they never achieve it because they don't know how to get started or they wrongly believe that they won't have the time, money, or skill to make it happen. But interior design is much easier than people realize as long as you do the right things.

In this article, we will explain how to create wonderful designs with these simple ideas.

Living Room

The living room is the most important room in the house and white living rooms are the quintessential symbol of modern design. Painting the walls white not only makes a style statement, it also makes it easier to choose the furniture and interior decorations for the room as a white color scheme is like a blank canvas. When choosing a sofa, go for one in monochrome gray or black to harmonize the living room. The windows in your living room are so important and you want to make sure that you are letting in as much natural light as possible. Choose large windows to ensure that your living room is well-lit and to take advantage of the views. For your floors, choose scrubbed wood and add a rug in the middle that matches your furniture to tie the space together. Add one or two of your favorite paintings to the walls to inject some vibrancy and color to space and you will have the perfect living room.

Bedrooms

In every room of the house, you have to find the right ratio of functional design to style, but in your bedroom, it is always recommended to focus mainly on function. There are many great design resources for bedrooms online and you can check out this useful site for some helpful tips about how to create the perfect bedroom in your home. The main function of every bedroom is to provide a comfortable space in which to relax, unwind, and sleep. It is important to choose a color scheme that is conducive to relaxation so go for lighter, pastel colors or neutral off-whites. If you have limited space, then look for storage options that are spacious but compact. Built-in closets are ideal as they sit flush into your walls and take up space that you don't have. Adding plants to your bedroom creates a more pleasant environment for sleeping and will help you to relax. In the bedrooms, choose yellow light bulbs to create soft light, which will create a subtly warm and cozy feeling. Add small table lamps for bedtime reading and your look will be complete.

Kitchen

Along with your living room and bedrooms, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home. In modern open-plan kitchens, there are two areas: the cooking area and the dining area. The design of the cooking area should be all about function so plan your cooking area in terms of preparation space and cooking appliances. Granite worktops are the ultimate kitchen feature because not only are they extremely durable, they look fantastic.

In terms of the dining area of your kitchen, it is an opportunity to focus on the style of design because all you need is a dining table to fulfill its functional requirements. As long as you have enough space for everyone in your family to eat then you can let your imagination loose. When it comes to lighting in your kitchen, you need to consider a mix of task lighting and mood lighting, especially if you have an open-plan kitchen and dining room. If your kitchen has big windows then make sure to leave the windows unobstructed to allow as much natural light through as possible.

Entrance Way and Hallways

The passageways and entrance spaces in our homes are far too often overlooked as many people just consider these areas to be purely functional. These areas are so important because they tie the different rooms of your home together. Your entranceway is particularly important as it is your first chance to impress visitors to your home. Look for bold statement artwork and ornaments for your entranceway to set the tone for the rest of your house. A big house plant right there in the doorway is the perfect way to blend the outside and the inside just as you step into your home.

Designing the perfect interior for your home is all about finding the right balance between functionality, style, and comfort. Get this balance right and you are guaranteed to create a fantastic house that is great to live and which will impress visitors to your home. Make sure to follow the simple steps laid out in this article and you will have a home to be proud of.


WRITTEN BY

Daria Brown