Many people hire interior designers because they are not sure how to decorate their homes. They have so many ideas that they want to mix and match everything, but are afraid that the final product will look too crazy.
As an interior designer, you need to know exactly what colors, shapes, and styles go together when it comes to walls, floors, and furniture.
Contrast is important if your main focus is aesthetics. A drab room is hard to enjoy because the room has a solid look in terms of color. There was a time when it would have been the most elegant and proper thing to do, but now it’s just plain boring.
Mismatch is okay. You wouldn’t put a blue blanket on a blue sofa. The two blues might not match. Just like you wouldn’t wear a mustard cardigan over a sunny yellow shirt. Have fun combining different patterns. The key is to make sure the colors complement each other. For example, a mustard throw on a navy sofa creates some interest.
Strangers are also a must in the modern living room. An armchair doesn’t have to match the style, shape or color of today’s sofas and lounge suites. You could have a pink patterned fabric armchair paired with layers of gray cushions.
The rugs are ideal for any living room. There is one factor that will need consideration first. Not all colored rugs will suit every living room. You will need to consider the colors of the surrounding floors, walls, and furniture. This item should follow a specific color pattern that is already in the room.
Do not use more than two different types of wood. Keep wood colors to a maximum of two so as not to overdo the theme of the room. One of the wood should be for the cape and chair legs and the other wood should be for the coffee table and entertainment stand if you can’t find matching pieces.
The coffee table should be the piece that matches the entertainment station. This flow unites the room and adds elegance to the environment. The coffee table can also have a small decorative tablecloth and a vase of flowers placed on top for a homey touch.
The living room is where you can have fun with the different colors, so play around with furniture upholstery ideas. As an interior designer, you have to make sure that the client agrees with the decoration and the salon that you intend to use in the room.