Consistency between decorating styles is important
- Measure the space before you buy
- Color consistency and minimalism ensures aesthetic completeness
- Try to stay away from trends that don't last
Nowadays, it is not enough for a homeowner to be familiar with modern trends in interior design and decoration or the latest fashions in the world of furniture and decoration to have a beautiful and sophisticated home free of decorative defects and errors, but any homeowner must be familiar with some important basics. In this issue of Amlak Real Estate Newspaper, we have collected a number of basic defects to help you avoid mistakes that will reduce the beauty or luxury of your home.
Consistency of the exterior with the interior
One of the most common decorating mistakes is the total or partial inconsistency between the exterior and the interior of the home. For example, it is common in our Saudi homes to find the heritage exterior annex with a mud facade in houses with a modern architectural style, we may also find this heritage facade annex renovated and furnished with modern furniture with modern colors, graphics and patterns, this kind of diversity in styles is a decorative error that should be avoided because it combines two contrasting styles of decoration. U
Decorative styles
Don't let your home décor become a mishmash of different decorating styles, patterns, and models. Consistency between a room's paint scheme and the furniture and accessories displayed in a room is key. For example, if the sofas in your guest room have a classic style, your choice of paint, carpeting, upholstery, rugs, lighting, and accessories should match it. Introducing another style such as modern into any component of the room will create a major contrast that will make the overall look of the room look inconsistent and incongruous.
Paintings and mirrors
Hanging paintings and mirrors at a level higher than a person's height detracts from the true aesthetic utility of the pieces and causes a person to strain when trying to look at one. A simple rule of thumb you can follow when hanging paintings, mirrors or murals is to hang them approximately 15-25 cm above the top edge of the sofa or chairs in the room, taking into account the size of the painting and the most suitable and comfortable place for the eye to look at it. If the painting is small, make the upper border of the painting parallel to the upper border of the door of the room. The number of paintings and their different sizes, distribution and mixing with each other is a matter for you, dear reader, but do not overdo it in hanging paintings in the room so as not to make you feel the spread of chaos in the place and the beauty of each piece is lost.
Furniture and space
Buying any piece of furniture, whether for living, dining or sleeping rooms, carpets or even electronics without first measuring the space in which it will be placed is a gamble. We are often fascinated by the layout and presentation of furniture and furnishings in exhibitions and stores and we imagine and want to transfer this beautiful layout to our homes, forgetting to pay attention to the fact that the spaces in furniture stores, no matter how small they seem, are larger than the spaces in our homes because the showrooms are completely open and carefully divided. We often buy pieces or sets of furniture and find out that they need more space than we have, or sometimes even smaller, and then we find ourselves forced to bring the pieces closer together or display them in an unorganized or beautiful way to make the most of the space we have. So make sure to accurately measure your space before heading to the stores and exhibitions to choose what you like.
Comfort is a priority
You may like the look of a piece of furniture or upholstery and rush to buy it without trying to sit on it and think about its use, place in the house or the process of using it, and then after trying it at home you find that it is uncomfortable or impractical. The first and most important rule in buying furniture is that the choice should be based on comfort first, then beauty and form. Loving the look of a piece of furniture and buying it without trying it out and without feeling comfortable with it exposes the piece of furniture to being useless and wasting your money on what has no use in your home.
<Antiques and accessories
There is no doubt that small pieces of accessories, antiques, bedspreads and pillows add beauty to the room and complement the beauty of the room, but the abundance of these pieces gives the impression of chaos and discomfort, distracting and disturbing the eye and making it uncomfortable.
Many people make mistakes in decorating because of their collections of antiques and small accessories that attracted them to buy them because of their beauty or cheapness or to remind them of important events in their lives such as travels, marriage or the birth of a child, and they want to display them all in the room to show that the place is crowded with small pieces that are not clear. Therefore, it is better to buy one large piece of art and place it so that its beauty is highlighted in a nook or corner by itself to give more beauty and elegance than a group of small scattered pieces. If you own several of these accessories that have sentimental value to you and want to display them.
Color Consistency and Limitations
The overuse of colors in the furnishings and furniture in one room exposes the room to chaos unless the factor of comfort and harmony is removed from the place. Also, the abundance of different and contrasting colors gives the impression of chaos and disorder, distracts attention and tires the eye. Be sure to choose harmonious colors that reflect a high artistic taste when they meet and blend together, and choose colors that are comfortable to look at, not those that are bright or dark that tire the eyes, and do not combine many shades of colors in one place and make it limited to three colors only.
Variety of lighting
Matching different types, units and shades of lighting in all rooms of the house is a big mistake in the field of decoration. Lighting is one of the most important elements of beauty in the home, as it is what accentuates the splendor of furniture or paint and adds a touch of beauty and luxury to home decor. This is why you need to make sure that your lighting is properly distributed and utilized in your home. For example, bedrooms are best suited for dim lights that create a romantic and classic atmosphere, while the office, dining room, or kitchen should use intense lighting. Also, in rooms with multiple use or an open system, we often have to vary the light sources and their intensity, so it is preferable to make the lighting of medium intensity with more light sources in places that need and put some side lighting sources.
For example, bedrooms are suitable for dim lights that create a wonderful romantic and classic atmosphere, while the office, dining room or kitchen should use intense lighting.
Trends don't last
Trends in furniture, paint and accessories are quickly renewed in our days, and some of them do not last more than one season, so you should be careful in choosing home decorations and avoid choosing them according to the fashion trends that are not permanent, strange and impractical. Making sure to choose familiar models with a prevailing style of decoration to ensure that its glow and beauty lasts for long periods of time, or that it can be renewed with simple and inexpensive touches, is the rational choice because replacing furniture and decorations is not easy and costly.
Painting and wallpaper comes last
Many Saudi homes choose to paint or install wallpaper and wall decorations immediately after finishing the house or when buying or renting a house. This is a mistake in the world of decoration, it is better to postpone the choice of paint and paint until the use of the rooms is divided and until the right furniture is found, especially if there is a trend in adopting the latest wall trends. If you are one of those who prefer to paint the walls first before choosing the room accessories, it is recommended to choose a neutral color such as gray, beige, white or light brown and paint it simply without drawings or patterns.
