first “interior decorating rules you should break” idea
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Overstuffed furniture in a small room
Notes:
- We’ve all heard it said before—small rooms require small furniture. Does that mean that when living in a small apartment in the city, you should never experience the comforts of relaxing on an overstuffed couch while binging Netflix? No way.
- Focus on a welcoming room rather than a seemingly large room. Small, hard chairs don’t beckon guests to sit and stay a while, nor do they make your movie nights inviting.
- Anchor the room with an overstuffed piece or two for curling up in, then add a few small pieces of furniture, so the room doesn’t look overwhelmed.
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second “photo remodeling” idea
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Strive for balance, not symmetry
Notes:
- Maybe you enjoy using your level and making sure everything is in a straight line. If so, stick with what you love. However, if you think that a wall with ten pictures lined up in a row looks boring and flat, feel free to mix it up.
- A wall that’s covered in different elements—maybe a mix of artwork and pictures—can be balanced even when it’s not symmetrical. Go ahead and play around with hanging pieces in a scattered formation until you get a look that brings happiness to your eyes.
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third “photo remodeling” idea
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Window treatments
Notes:
- Your mother may beg to differ, but you don’t have to cover your windows. Start by looking at where you live. There’s a chance no one could see in your windows even if they tried. If the opposite is true, get creative and cover your windows in your own unique way.
- There are many alternatives to curtains if you can’t seem to find any that suit your style. Shutters offer a unique control of sunlight depending on louver size and how they are used. Shades give a clean and sleek look without the bulk of curtains. There are even high-tech options with shades and blinds that disappear into the woodwork when not in use.
- Think outside the box and make your windows more than just a place for light to come in.
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fourth “photo remodeling” idea
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Mix metals
Notes:
- Yes, it’s a major rule breaker, but you really can use a mix of metals throughout the house and even in the same room. We have long been told that all hardware, faucets, and even light fixtures should match. Feel free to rebel and shake things up.
- Why not enjoy an oil-rubbed bronze light fixture with the brushed nickel faucet you love? When done right, it will look like you’ve mixed metals on purpose, and others will appreciate the uniqueness.
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FINAL REMARKS
Enjoy decorating as you follow our interior decorating rules you should break and have fun adding your own.
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