When it comes to furnishing and designing the interiors of your new home, it pays to have a plan. Without one, you're like a ship without a rudder - you may have a rough idea of where you want to go, but may not have a clue how to get there.
Having an idea ahead of time of the kind of look, color and style you want for your interiors will save you headaches down the line.
Some tips on how to come up with your interior plan:
* Set a Budget - Decide at the outset what you can and will invest. Determine the spaces (e.g., the family room) and the pieces (e.g., sofas or bedroom furniture) in which you'll spend the most time, and build your budget around those. Don't skimp on the sofa, but figure to save on smaller pieces like end tables and on accessories.
* Select a Style - Contemporary, traditional, formal, casual, eclectic - what turns you on? Figure out the look you're drawn to, and go with it. Understand that each has its advantages: contemporary, for example, is more "in" right now, while traditional is more comfortable.
* Focus on Functionality - Do you want to dine in the dining room - or would that room work better as a library? What will you use the living room for? Assign a "purpose" to all the rooms before you attempt to furnish them.
* Get out the Tape Measure - Know the size of the rooms, windows and walls before you go shopping. And don't forget to measure your doorways. It won't do you much good to buy big furniture pieces if you can't get them into the rooms.
* Think Carpet when you Pick Paint - Matching your paint to the carpet is easier than vice versa. The reason: there are more paint color options to choose from than carpet colors.
* Stick with a Scheme - Choose a color scheme for your house. Go with three primary colors -- red, blue and green, for example -- and you usually won't go wrong. Try to include some of each color in each room.
* Find the Focal Point - showcase the key attraction in each room. Whether that attraction is a fireplace or a huge window overlooking a canyon, arrange the seating around it.
* Pick your Piece - invest in a "signature" piece for each room, and design around it. That item can be an antique cocktail table, a desk, an armoire, or just a piece of furniture with emotional value.
* Put Things in Perspective - A large sofa just doesn't work in a tiny family room. Nor does it look right to have only a small settee and two small armchairs in a two story room. Furniture that's too big overshadows a room; furniture that's too small gets lost in it.
* Hire a Designer - What's right for your space? What's in, what's out? What's hot, what's not? Interior design professionals have the expertise to answer those questions - and to save you time and money as you furnish your new home.
Anne Honan provides full service interior design services to homeowners throughout the northwest suburbs. For more information, contact her at 630-205-1616 or annehonaninteriors@yahoo.com or visit http://www.interiorsbyannehonan.com
By Anne Honan
Anne Honan Interiors
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