June 11th, 2021
Over the past year, every rule about interior design and build changed as the way we used our spaces underwent a radical shift.
With working from home replacing the commute to the office, many people have taken the opportunity to renovate and revamp what became their workplace, entertainment and social hub as well as a place to rest their heads.
People in the UK spend £232m each week on homeware, including every little detail to make their homes as personal as they can be.
However, because of the sheer popularity of interior design, a few errors, faux pas and mistakes have become more common, and can in some cases scupper an entire look.
Here is how to keep your home personal and functional whilst also being impeccably stylish.
Avoid Flat Pack Fatigue
Flatpack furniture is a truly remarkable and efficient way to quickly act form and function to a room, and it is perhaps not surprising that a lot of people have ordered flat pack furniture online as a quick fix to set up a home office anywhere they can fit a desk or a table.
It’s cheap, simple and both of those are the issues to try and avoid when considering furniture for a room.
The difference between good and great interior design is individuality and details. Flatpack furniture, particularly types with a glossy finish can feel quite cold and uninviting, akin to the faceless functionality of the office.
A good way around this is to take advantage of timber grain and other natural woods to help make your space feel a bit warmer.
Package It In
Buying a set can be very tempting, especially since a lot of furniture stores try their utmost to stop you from shopping around.
However, it can be rather stifling for creativity, and the ideal approach is to go to different stores for each piece of furniture.
This allows for more individuality and a focus on quality.
Make Your Home Yours
Social media has been a huge part of modern interior design, with most design trends beginning with the Pinterest 100 or the latest Instagram or TikTok trends, but like with any other aspirational media, it is important to have perspective.
Personal statements are vital to make a house feel lived in, warm and inviting to guests. People do not live in show homes and it can look quite uncanny to see a home look like a studio set.
Add personal touches and statements, such as mementoes, keepsakes and other little features to help your home feel lived in, and add artwork and photographs to your wall as you like.
Don’t Let Your Screens Dominate
Television, monitors and other screens have been a major part of the last year for many people, so there is a very real chance that your TV has increased in size over the past year.
This can cause a bit of a design problem, as in many cases you cannot simply keep the TV in the corner as is possible with older living rooms.
Nevertheless, try to avoid letting your screen be front and centre and therefore dominate the walls and floor spaces.
