How should I decorate my new house?

Question

I have shifted into a small house recently. It was just built and every thing,from painting to decoration, is left for me. It has a sitting room, a bedroom, a kitchen, a bothroom and a small lobby of 8'x8'. I want to know if someone could help me how should I arrange my house's interior. Is there any booklet, or website which would help me?

Answer 1

BHG.com
mohawkflooring.com
furniturecentral.com
shadesoflight.com
springmaid.com
diynetwork.com

Answer 2

Way too many things to list here, but a few to think about:

Keep high dollar purchases like furniture neutral or in colors and patterns that you have loved for years and years and are versatile enough to take you through phases and changing tastes. Use paint, linens, slipcovers, and small accessories to partake of trends.

You should keep your color schemes similar in rooms that view each other. To keep things from getting boring, you can use one color scheme for the whole house, consisting of 3 or 4 different shades, but change the amount of each color from room to room. In other words, switch and swap your primary and accent colors as you go. Also, use monochromatics, different patterns, different textures to create unique decor in each room.

Use an art piece, a wallpaper, or a patterned piece of fabric to help inspire you with color. You don't have to like everything about the piece, because you don't have to actually use it in the room, but you do want to make sure that you enjoy the colors used. Then pull them out to use together around. Of course if you use your inspiration piece in the room, it will tie everything together more easily.

You should never buy SETS of anything. Collect slowly and purposefully, so you know when to quit, and so you have time to deliberate about how a piece will work. This also gives each piece it's time in the spotlight where you appreciate its contribution to the room. It is also more practical to buy ONE more expensive piece than a set of junk for the same money. Of course there are exceptions and bargains to be had, but do get the best you can afford. If that means accumulating pieces one at a time, then so be it. Consider your purchases as investments. Many things that cost a lot up front are designed better and are meant to last a lifetime.

You can save a lot of hassle and money by choosing pieces not only for their function but their appearance, and choose pieces that are versatile. If you need a bowl, it may as well be a pretty bowl, and if you can serve a salad in it, you may as well be able to mix a batch of cookies in it. Pick stuff you will reach for and use over and over again. They will become beloved and reliable to you, and even stuff that adds to your memories. They will be appreciated and they will earn their space in your home. This, rather than a bunch of half-hearted pieces that don't work very hard. This reduces clutter and cleaning time as well.