Decorating Living Room. Where do I start?

Question

I am starting from Ground Zero since this is a newly built home. Should I select a sofa first and then the drapes and chairs???? what is the best order in which to decorate a room?

Kitty - Obviously everyone hear knows how to search for information. When I use Yahoo Answers . . . I am really looking for personal opinions and experiences.

Answer 1

The success of any decorating scheme depends on how well it suits all the members of your family. To create a décor that you will be happy with, think about what you want and also what you don’t want.

It’s a good idea to know what you have before you begun to change things. As you begin to pull your design ideas together, think about your preference and what will work in your home.

Color can work wonders... it can change the look of a room and change your feeling about the room. You can start by looking through magazines, and catalogs. Give yourself plenty of time, it will take longer than you think, and your ideas will develop as you go.

Gathering samples is a great way to begin. If you are starting with a color, your samples might include fabric, paint chips, wallpaper, carpet, wood, stone, and tile.

Knowing what you can spend on a project will give you a clearer idea of what you can achieve. If you’ll on a limited budget, mark off those things that will make the most difference, such as a new wall color and a new sofa.

You can set the mood of a room in lots of ways, such as lights, and furnishings. There are no hard or fast rules or must-do sequence for this process.

Answer 2

You know, some of you guys seem a little low on imagination and resource gathering. There is NO one way to begin decorating, at leats no hard and fast rule. Obviously, you might want to paint first (if you wish to change the current color of the room). Then carpet, drapes, furniture. I mean come on, have you ever thought of looking at a decorating magazine or on-line. How about HGTV or one of those.

Answer 3

Start by typing Christopher Lowell into your search engine. He's been on the Discovery channel for years. Look for an episode called 7 layers of design and relax. He has ways to cut costs and add elegance and a rich finished look.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

normally you would start with the largest piece of furniture and go from there. choosing the colors and styles from that piece.
I would start with the sofa.

Answer 6

i watch a lot of HGTV and they always start with the walls and window treatments...get your colors, styles and price ranges down and then your preferences...then, choose your furniture and lastly the accents (pictures, mirrors, lighting, etc)

Answer 7

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