Pinterest and home
décor magazines are great ways to inspire your own decorating ideas, but if you
go too far, you may spend too much time and money with not enough results. The
good news is that you can achieve the look you want with less aggravation and
for less money than you think. Before you go crazy buying everything in sight,
consider your goals and take it slowly but surely.
Establishing the Problem (and Settling
on a Solution)
What’s the problem
with your space? Is it boring? Does it not have enough storage? Is too dark,
too outdated or too uncomfortable? Once you know what problem you’re trying to
solve, it’s easier to find a solution. Analyze your Pinterest page and magazine
clippings for clues. Do you like the idea of one dominant color scheme, such as
warm white tones? Is there a particular cabinet or furnishing that caught your
eye? Do you need comfortable seating that modernizes and harmonizes the
appearance of your space?
The answers to
these questions should be your starting point. For example, imagine you have a
large entryway that needs to welcome your guests with a little more pizzazz,
but also helps your family stay organized. You’re tired of seeing coats, bags
and shoes flung everywhere, and you’re especially frustrated at the drop zone
the area beside your door has become. With the right home
accent furniture, you can liven up the space and give yourself extra
storage at the same time. That means no more soggy mittens or wet dog leashes
scattered along the floor!
Harmonizing Your Space
The right accent
furnishings should not only enhance the look of the space, but they should also
complement the rest of your décor. For example, if you need a new
accent chair, choose one that comes in upholstery that coordinates with the
color scheme in your home. The idea is that you should be able to move your
furnishings from one room to the next and still feel there is a well-coordinated,
dominant look.
Hiring a Professional
Even the smallest,
simplest projects have a way of taking on a life of their own. If you know what
you like but you’re not sure where to start — or even if you have no idea what
you like, but you just know you want a change — working with a professional is a
great option. You don’t have to spend thousands on an independent designer,
though. At Just Cabinets, Furniture & More, our team has interior design knowledge
and can help you with projects of all sizes.
Visit our showroom
any day of the week to ask our team about your project, before you make a
costly mistake that won’t make anyone’s Pinterest board.
