They say, my house, my castle… If you want your abode to look nice and tasteful, you should avoid these details.
Of course, one is not a millionaire and not all of us have what it takes to buy expensive furniture and accessories. However, even with little money you can furnish your apartment tastefully and pleasantly. However, according to the designers, it is necessary to avoid some (bad) habits that are part of many Czech apartments. And what exactly is it about?
The author of the video, Reinard Lowell, will advise you on what to do so that your home does not look like second-hand. More on the channel YouTube.com
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Statuettes and sarapatics
Each decoration has a simple task – to decorate! But if you have shelves at home full of figurines, miniatures and all kinds of trinkets, they can look more like a window display from a junk shop. “It’s like having rings on your hand. One or two stand out nicely, but as soon as you have a ring, it’s a big mess,” explains the designer, and she’s right.
A better solution: Follow the saying that less is more. Don’t forget that the objects not only fill the space, but they are also heavily dusted. It means unnecessary extra work for you, and you don’t want that. If you’re basing it on a couple of family heirloom figurines, put them in a display case behind glass where they won’t get as dirty.
Too many pillows on the sofa
The pillows themselves create a feeling of comfort and luxury. However, when the whole sofa is strewn with them and there is nowhere to sit, it’s a different story… Pillows become an enemy that takes up space that should belong to you or your guests.
A better solution: Place a few cushions of different sizes on the sofa to create a feeling of an oasis of comfort. “Modern design uses an odd number of pillows, so it’s up to you whether you use three or five,” recommends the expert.
A bet on a furniture set
Sure, a furniture wall or other “furniture sets” look practical, but monstrous and boring in the space. That’s why you can sometimes feel like you’re in an office in a room equipped like this…
A better solution: “Find your design style and choose colors and materials accordingly. Solitary pieces of furniture have a much fresher impression than a uniform assembly from the production line!” says the designer, adding in one breath that it’s good to combine pieces from home with bazaar treasures and some designer fashion. The ideal style for such attempts is, for example, eclecticism.
An abundance of colors
Your home should have a harmonious impression, so you should not overdo it with its colors. Each color in the space has a different effect. “Dark colors only belong in larger rooms, but rather on larger areas such as the floor. For smaller rooms, it is more about accessories or individual pieces of furniture. It always depends on the amount of daylight,” warns the expert. According to her, interiors with a large amount of dark or bold colors can appear unnecessarily gloomy and distracting.
A better solution: Establish three basic colors in the interior. One neutral (which should be dominant) and occupy 60% of the colored area of the apartment. Then two additional ones. The second shade in the sequence should complement the basic shade by 30% and the third by only 10%. If you love a more expressive interior, bet on contrasting colors. Don’t forget, however, that light colors visually enlarge the space, while dark colors shrink it. It’s the same with patterns.
Past trends
Many people decorate their home in some modern style and then live in it. But trends change from year to year, and what was “in” twenty years ago seems old and outdated today.
A better solution: Replace old pieces from years gone by with neutral accessories that are not subject to any trends or time. Bet on natural shades, materials and simple shapes.
Sources: https://stefanasilber.com, www.artisan.cz
