Buying a home is not easy and it ends up being the biggest investment that a family probably makes. Once all the formalities and the budgeting are over, it is time to get the house in shape and complete the process of making it just what you have envisioned for your dream home. Even those who think of remodeling their homes have something new and unique in their minds and the interiors of the house reflect the personality and temperament of the family that resides within. It is true that doing the interiors in a classy and tasteful manner does require an amount of capital, but that does not mean one cannot have a wonderful looking house if one does not spend a lot of money. Here are some tips that might come in handy if you are looking for ways of getting all the furnishing and fixtures that you need for your home.
Some of them are:
- If you are someone who is dynamic and likes to keep changing the interiors, then it is best not to opt for permanent fixtures a lot. The floor of the house, for example, is more or less permanent- one cannot always replace the tiles of the entire apartment or house just when they feel like. It is however, far easier to change the rugs and carpets that are on it. Try getting your rugs and carpets from local dealers, who will be able to give your far more variety if colors and textures rather than investing in something very expensive, which has a decisive character of its own and will lend a certain mood to the room which would be hard to change.
- In the same way, another thing that can be changed quickly is the curtains. The curtains can have the same color schemes as the rugs and carpets and that will lend a unity to the décor, without being too expensive or overtly challenging. Try to buy curtains in materials of different fabrics- buy heavier ones for the winters, which could have bold colors and strong patters. They are also great when you are entertaining guests and automatically add a dash of color to your home. During the hot summers, replace them with easy breezy curtains that are light and are made from soft materials- they really tend to move around with wind and allow circulation inside the rooms, without barring the light.
- The upholstery of the furniture is another aspect that can be changed quickly and without much ado. Some upholstery are always attached to the furniture and could be difficult to remove but there are always additional covers that one can sew. Always keep handy two sets- one which is festive and great for special occasions, while the other light and easy to maintain, which you can use on a daily basis. Also, it would be a good idea to invest in good table cloths and kitchen covers- They always help in hiding the flaws that might show up from time to time in a house and add a touch of beauty and glamour at the same time.
- The fixtures that one mostly needs in the house are lamp shades, brackets and chandeliers, along with shelves and often in built show cases. These are best picked up from local markets or during fairs and there is always a good deal of color and pattern to be found. Lamp shades, for example, can go a long way in making the drawing room or the bedside corner table, look great and is also a great item of utility. An artful lampshade can do more for a room than you can possibly imagine. There are so many contemporary designers who are working on them. The best thing about them is that they can fit in any kind of décor- you can opt for the vintage velvet lampshades if the décor is more traditional or Oriental. Again, there are the modern, sleeker ones for a more westernized décor. Lamps hung from the ceiling can also create a very dreamy and romantic ambience.
- Try to pick brackets and chandeliers in similar designs and patterns, like flower motifs, or geometric shape to lend a sense of uniformity in the décor. Wooden shelves are a must for storing books and for keeping brick a brac and they can led a quaint feel to the room, without making it look overbearing. Some other fixtures that can really bring the room alive are clay sculptures and paintings.
- Porcelain and ivory sculptures are of course the benchmark of high end décor. However, we often tend to forget that something as simple as a clay figurine can also be effectively used for the same purpose. From animals to dolls to depiction of everyday life, craftsmen often give free rein to the imagination to depict some of the most beautiful aspects of everyday life. Against a proper backdrop, they can enliven any room. One does not have to spend tons of money in an auction to buy high end painting to decorate the walls. Large canvas prints serve the purpose equally well. The splash of colors on the wall not only lends a very cheerful look to the place but is equally effective in hiding up minor errors like chipped paint etc. Moreover, since they are so very affordable, one can keep changing between alternate patterns and prints every few weeks. They make for a welcome respite from the same monotonous décor, day after day.
In case there are children in the family, one does have to pay some special attention regarding how the brittle the items are or with regards to their placement. The idea is to get all the furnishings and fixtures that one might need in the home and as affordably as possible so that one can make the interiors appealing and beautiful, without having to go through a lot of stress or having to bear a lot of expenses. With the help of these simple tips, it would be possible to give your home décor a brand new look in a very easy and affordable manner. You will be able to prove that one does not have to spend tones of money for an aesthetic décor.
