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Being imaginative and creative does not always secure adequacy in the requisites for the proper decoration of a beautiful home; it may be the fundamental quality required, but in strict technical sense, there are standard rules for the total house make-over which should be gravely followed by the owner or designer, otherwise, the appearance of one’s home would just become a mere shadow of what is beautiful. Naturally, in the process of decorating such as putting accessories and enhancing the interior arrangement among others, it is a common practice of homeowners to personalize almost every corner and, in some cases, they premise their judgment on what they have usually observed in the past. This is one good initiative; nevertheless, as the time itself changes, the human views also transform from obsolete to one which is “modernizedâ€. It is then apparent with this presumption that there is always a gap in between of the past and the present, and so is today and tomorrow. Thus, to bridge the broken connection of time in terms of appropriate decorations or styles, it is crucial for a homeowner to put in mind the following do’s and dont’s in home decorations:
What Should Not Be in Decoration? – don’t ever decide to paint any color when you’re unsure. Select first the one which you think suits your judgment so as to avoid regrets or expenses. Yet, don’t prefer style over comfort for there are things which are good to the eyes, but not to the mind and budget.
Do’s and Don’ts for Sofa – there are four do’s which you have to take note about purchasing a sofa for your home decoration: (1) Become aware of different sofa styles before selecting, (2) Examine the sofa before buying, (3) Purchase the high quality your budget can afford, and (4) Cover it with proper fabric. On the other hand, you should also note of the two dont’s: (a) Don’t forget to measure and (b) Don’t forget to check the back portion of the sofa before purchasing.
Curtain Do’s and Dont’s – bear in mind that you have to select line panels if you desire to control the temperature and light in your room, and to choose the curtain with best fabric. Nonetheless, don’t forget that the finials and rods should match with the fabric.
Do’s and Dont’s in Lighting – you might find it exqusite to utilize a combination of floor lamps, table lamps, and overhead fixtures, and likewise to use chandeliers in places other than the dining. Yet, always think of lighting as one decorative accessories in your home. However, don’t ignore the significance of lighting in kitchen, bathroom, and other vital corners in the house.
Artwork Do’s and Dont’s – always use hooks for hanging a picture rather than screws or nails to avoid unnecessary marks on your wall, and utilize your empty spaces to hang-on your own photographs or that of the whole family. But, don’t ever think that every art in your home should be expensive for money can never define what is beautiful in the eyes. Yet, don’t forget about balance in your arrangement to ensure that everything suits into their proper places.
Undeniably, the beauty of your home is at your imaginative mind and creative hand; thus, it is your critical duty on how you are going to convert your abstract ideas into a concrete form of reality in your exquisite home!