The best way to begin the process of remodeling/designing your home is to dream! I recommend that you start reading shelter magazines. Rip out magazine pictures you are moved by, whether you like a particular rug, furniture layout or just the feeling the room represents.Start to save them in a folder marked "home design ideas". This helps narrow down what you like and don't like so whether you hire a professional to help you or you are going to do it yourself it's a good place to start your plan with images to guide you.
I have noticed that sometimes my clients rip out pictures and after a few weeks they revisit them and edit by simply tossing the page(s). That's a lot easier than redecorating all the time or losing focus midway through a remodel.
For more DIY design tips, check out my "lens" at this link.
Happy Dreaming.
Marie
Thanks Maire....I'm going to get started today!
ReplyDeleteI have been doing this for years and such a great fun thing to do!
ReplyDeleteI even checked my folder that I had done years ago and now own some pieces that I looked at then.