Why is it best to decorate in stages?
Hi friends
The single smartest thing you can do to maintain your sanity as a homeowner, is to choose 1-3 rooms to design/decorate at a time.
Why?
You’ll find the process more manageable and seeing the finished results of 1-3 rooms, versus incomplete results in 7-8 rooms, feels more rewarding, inviting, satisfying and impactful.
Casting a wide net, works great for fish, but not so much for homeowners.
Which rooms should you start with?
This is a personal choice, but it’s best to start with the rooms that will be used the most.
I usually see people start with the master bedroom, family room/great room and dining/breakfast nook areas because this essentially covers the eating, sleeping and entertainment areas.
When is it best to decorate in stages?
- When You’ve just moved into a new home and need to furnish it from top to bottom, because your old furniture doesn’t fit your new house. Since this is a major task, it’s best to bite off a few pieces at a time.
- If you are completion oriented and you don’t like things to be half done.
- When you realize that you won’t be using all rooms at all times, so why not start with those that will get the most use first.
- When You don’t have a good read on what things cost, which is super common because we don’t move everyday or buy furniture weekly.
- You realize you’ll be spending a lifetime (or several years) in your home, and you don’t need to make quick decisions all at once.
- When You realize that necessities always come up that consume your budget. You know the ones you forgot to account for.
Final note
Most people account for large items like sofas, chairs, sectionals, storage, credenzas, entertainment centers, dining tables and paint, but forget the smaller items that give the rooms their personality, mood or vibe.
These are the most important ingredients in my humble opinion. This includes art, lighting, area rugs, accessories, pillows, wall decor, wallpaper, window treatments etc.
So when you factor in all of the above, it makes sense to narrow the focus which helps you stay on budget and ultimately reduces your overwhelm, but more importantly, it increases your satisfaction quotient.
As a collaborative interior design firm, we help busy homeowners who are unsure of their design style, consider mood instead. We want to know how you want your home to feel after a long day at work. Can you picture it? That’s what we want to help you create. Contact us to learn more about our process and to see if we are a good fit. You can email us at rjackson@yourdesignpartner.com or contact us here.
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Inspiring creativity,
Ricci
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