| Interior designing has always been fun, hasn't it? The | | | | the draws based on how frequently you will reach out |
| fact is, you do not have to cough up extra cash to | | | | to the items; most frequently reached out should be |
| 'expert designers' to design YOUR home. You can Do | | | | nearest and the most easily accessible to you. Next |
| It Yourself! Just be sincere to your spouse and kids, sit | | | | up is moving space. Of course, you need space to |
| down, think through and decide. It's actually that simple - | | | | move about, don't you? Keep ample straight line space |
| I am giving you the tips that I myself have used and | | | | so that you don't bump over your partner when both |
| earned accolades from neighbours. I am sure, you will | | | | of you rush to your offices! |
| too! | | | | You don't want to forget your appliances, if you are a |
| As a general advice, keep your living room the | | | | no-gadget-no-life kind of a person. You have the |
| brightest and your bed room the darkest. Keep other | | | | microwave ovens, multi-burner gas stoves, electronic |
| rooms in between. Remember, Kitchens may emit | | | | chimneys, mixers, juicers, coffee makers, toasters and |
| some smoke if you are not using a chimney. So, try to | | | | so forth. Design spaces compactly for these. You |
| keep it a darker color at least on the walls if you do | | | | could consider buying custom packages from the |
| not want to clean them every other day! Also | | | | market if you have a deep pocket! |
| remember to match the color of your wall/furniture | | | | Bed room has to be gloomy and yet full of life! |
| and even the appliances to the color of the tiles on the | | | | Challenging, huh! It is really all about designing your bed |
| floor. | | | | room the first time. Choose appropriate colors on the |
| There are people who want neutral colors like Beige, | | | | walls and your bed and your sheets as well. Do not |
| Black, White, Grey etc. There are people who want | | | | forget to light your bedroom appropriately. People |
| vibrant colors on the walls and everywhere else. | | | | often make the mistake of lighting the bed room as if |
| Consult with your partner to decide on which color you | | | | to host the G7 summit. What? Well... |
| want painted for the walls, furniture and so forth. You | | | | If you are having school-going kids or teenagers, ask |
| may try painting all the rooms with just one color. This | | | | them their thoughts. Get as creative as you can when |
| would be a great idea, only that some people who are | | | | you decorate your children's rooms. Use cartoons on |
| creative, may not like it. The other extreme is to paint | | | | the wall, but only wall papers so that they can redesign |
| each wall in a room with different colors or at least | | | | it after they grow up. Use vibrant colors. If you have 2 |
| alternate or opposite walls with different colors. There | | | | or more kids, consider buying a stepped cot. Most |
| are people in between, who would like to paint each | | | | importantly, ask them. If they do not like your idea, they |
| room with one color. | | | | may resist using that room! |
| Create cup boards and draws to store your groceries. | | | | Disclaimer: This is not intended to replace professional |
| In fact, you will need ample space for this and this | | | | advice and should at best serve as general information |
| should be your foremost consideration in designing | | | | or tips. You are urged to seek professional advice |
| your kitchen. Design the height, placement and width of | | | | from practitioners in the field to help you further. |