A home is a place where happiness thrives, love is born and creativity flows endlessly. In order to ensure the same, it is essential to consider a holistic approach while decorating your apartment. Giving thought to some important factors ensure a healthy and happy home.
Just think about it, there are always some important questions to ponder on while decorating your living space. And here are some of the most vital questions to consider:
1. What do you want it to be?
A home can be many things. It can be a tranquil oasis to escape from an otherwise busy world. Or it can be a place where fun never ends, perfect for parties and gatherings. It can also be an abode to get your creative juices flowing.
So the real question is - what is that you want your sacred space to be? A calming space with soothing colours, or a vibrant place filled with excitement? The choice is yours to make!
2. What do you want to use your space for?
Are you a collector of curios that deserve to be displayed? Or do you believe in incorporating plenty of indoor plants into your home? A home needs to be customized according to the interests of the dwellers.
From adding more shelves to display your prized possessions, to keeping it clutter-free to indulge in some mid-week aerobics, your space must be defined and designed as per your hobbies and interests.
3.Who will be using the space?
It is important to consider the permanent dwellers of your home. Seating must be able to accommodate all the people living in the house. If you have a baby on-board, the house needs to be baby-proofed.
A home should play the role of a perfect escapade to everyone dwelling in it. Hence it should be an amalgamation of the personalized goals of everyone living in it. Don’t you agree?
4. What about your things?
Accept it or not, humans have the tendency to buy and hoard things. But ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’ should be the ideal motto while crafting your dream space.
It is essential to consider all your things while designing your space. From incorporating cabinets to including storage options, a clutter-free home speaks a thousand words. Hence finding a designated space for all your belongings is a must!
5.How much do you really need?
When it comes to designing a home, ‘the more the merrier’ does not apply. It is best not to overcrowd your space with too many chairs, or too many pieces of furniture. Investing on your home based on your exact needs is the best way to go.
Think about if you really need that computer desk, or if you’re just going on plop your laptop on the couch and work. Think about if you will use all those throw pillows, or just a couple of them. And just stick to what is realistic and practical.
6. How will the traffic flow?
The last thing you need is to stub your toe, or bump into one of your pieces of furniture. Overbearing a room with things often disrupts the natural traffic flow. Thus making everyone live around the furniture, as opposed to living along with it.
A blueprint or a clear plan of action when it comes to placing your furniture is a must. There must be a perfect sense of balance and harmony while maneuvering around your home.
7. What is your focal point?
A focal point is the main act of your room. What do you want your room to focus on? What will be the most striking element once someone enters your home? These are important questions that need answers.
From sprawling French windows, to a masterpiece of a painting, anything can occupy your focal point. You need to figure out what exactly complements the features and dimensions of your room before picking the focal point.
8. Where does organization come into play?
Without order and organization, a space is a big zero. You need designated zones for all your things. From storing your gym bag, to a place to store your mail, every element needs proper order when it comes to your home.
Convenient places for your essentials such as a bowl by the entrance for your bills and keys, hooks and racks in your kitchen for your cutlery, and so on, add a sense of order to your home, making it all the more functional.
9. Where will you seek advice?
Expert opinion adds value to your home exponentially. Various stores and consultants even offer free advice to get you started. You can seek inspiration from themes and designs which will never go wrong.
Browse through catalogues, talk to professionals and just be calm and trust your gut. At the end of the day, your choices define your ideal living space!