When it comes to decorating a home interior, most homeowners have a preconceived idea of what is considered good interior design. So what is really great and tasteful interior design? It is largely subjective and dependent on individual taste.
But when it comes to poorly coordinated and awful planning, many things can go wrong. Let’s look at the top three most common mistakes we have come across when decorating an interior.
Ceiling must be white
A white ceiling is a safe choice. Most of us choose white over any other colour for the ceiling. White seemingly makes the ceiling look taller and the room more spacious. There’s nothing wrong with a safe choice of ceiling.
However, white is not the only option. You can always go for bright colours or patterns. When you have a tall ceiling or a loft, consider adding a unique flavour to it — done tastefully, the ceiling can become a talking point of your interior décor.
Neutrals are always safe
When everything in the room is neutral in colour, you will not fail to achieve a… neutral feeling about the room. But don’t we all want our rooms to convey a certain feeling?
Perhaps it’s warmth, vibrancy, zen, calm, energy, or homeliness. The worst thing that can happen when decorating a room is for it to achieve nothing except a neutral feeling. So it’s important to consider tone, texture, depth, and shape when you’re tempted to lean too heavily on neutral colours for a room.
Wood finishes should match
A popular myth is that wood finishes in a room should match each other. This can be disastrous when it comes to interior décor.
Instead of using the same wood finish throughout the room, mixing a variety of wood tones — and choosing finishes that complement each other — creates a greater sense of depth, and makes a room look more interesting and exciting.
Better interior design
The next time you’re decorating your home, explore different colours for your ceilings, stray a little from conservative colours throughout your décor, and consider different wood finishes to add more depth to your design. You can find out more about choosing the colour scheme of your interior in our companion guide.
There you have it — decorating a home interior need not be rocket science. Start by avoiding the top three mistakes most commonly seen: stick to white for ceilings if you’re unsure, lean away from all-neutral palettes if you’re undecided, and go for a variety of wood finishes instead of having the same throughout the house or room.