How to learn interior design and decoration

When it comes to design, one thing is certain: there are limitless possibilities to create the perfect space. Think first about your lifestyle and how you and your family use the space in which you live. Do you like to entertain family and friends? Do you like to surround yourself with all the things you love, or do you prefer to keep your space elegant, orderly, and no-nonsense? Are there young children living in the home? Do you live alone or are there other family members with varied lifestyles and needs to consider? All of these food for thought will help you make a decision about the final appearance of your home.

Trying to narrow down the options and hone your personal style can seem like a daunting task, one that causes many people to run and scream. Personal space is a reflection of personality, lifestyle, and interests. Trying to see the big picture can be difficult when you don’t even recognize the individual elements. There are two good news when it comes to deciding on the interior design of a home. First, it is a personal choice and you do not necessarily have to adhere to strict guidelines. Second, nothing is forever. Your taste and style today may change slightly or even drastically over the next 10 years and that’s fine. But for now, let’s work to establish your basic “style prescription,” a handful of preferences one can be sure of when it comes to interior design style. Once a pattern is recognized in the general style preferences, putting all the pieces together will be much easier. A great exercise is to collect 3 photos of rooms that you like and 3 that you don’t like. This helps you quickly determine an address.

While there are still basic style categories like traditional, contemporary, classic and rustic, it is not unusual for today’s interior designers to use a combination of more than one category or to create a more eclectic design product based on likes and dislikes. And while some designers stick hard and fast to strict limits when it comes to style, others see limits more as simply available guidelines to turn to when they need help putting together a style.