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Setting up the perfect living space comes with so many decisions you need to make right. From your choice of furniture to the colour themes you opt for, every decision you take can help make or break your interior decor efforts. The wrong decisions will also end up costing you money. So, are you planning a home decor project? Do you want to create a living space you’ll love? Then you might want to avoid making these home decor mistakes.
Not knowing where your ability ends
Today, the internet has countless sources offering various DIY tips and tutorials on sprucing your home. Although you may do a few home decor projects, you need to know where your ability ends and where you need professional assistance. For example, purchasing the right furniture, installing wallpaper, painting your walls are pretty easy to handle. But it is best to have experienced hands take care of bathroom installations, roof replacements, and so on. You may try to save costs by managing some projects on your own, but the results of your mistake could cost you more than the services of a professional.
Not giving yourself enough time to plan and budget
Any home renovation project requires enough time to plan before you hit the ground. Although an average renovation may take four to eight months, how much time you’ll need will depend on the nature of the project. But the last thing you want to do is rush into it on impulse because of a design you saw somewhere. First, ask yourself why you want to remodel or renovate. Next, you should find out how much it will cost you in detail. Giving yourself enough time to think through it will keep you from regret.
Going cheap to save cost
There is always the temptation to cut costs as much as possible for any home remodelling project. Although you can go for cheaper artworks and decorative pieces to give a room a new look, it is not advisable to do the same for flooring types, rugs, furniture, etc. The cheaper your fittings and fixtures are, the shorter they’ll last. That means you’ll have to replace them sooner than you want, which will cost more money.
Trying to do too many things at the same time
If you’re planning on carrying out an extensive remodelling project, it is advisable to create a plan that allows you to complete one task at a time. For example, if you must renovate more than one room, go about it one room at a time. You might think that trying to remodel everything at once will reduce costs, but you’ll find it less expensive to go one room or space after the other.
Ignoring your home’s natural style
No matter the design theme you opt for, you want to make sure that it blends with the design of your home while reflecting your personality. Find ways to incorporate your favourite design elements into your home’s natural style in a seamless manner.
