When decorating, choosing a theme can often be the hardest part. You want something that suits your style and personality but it also has to be something that you won’t get tired of quickly. You don’t want to redecorate in a few short months because the theme no longer appeals to you.
For example, decorating your home with a beach theme is very popular but is it something that you’ll want to continue to see every day for months or years. Thinking long term will help you choose a better theme for your home because it will help you put things in perspective.
There are so many different themes to choose from, that it would be to your advantage to pick out three or four of your favourites. Then, give yourself some time to think about which one would suit you the best.
Is your theme best suited to the room?
Before finalising your decision, you need to determine if the theme you’re considering is well suited for the room. To give you an example, you can create a romantic theme for your bedroom but that wouldn’t be appropriate for your living room where you’ll have guests over.
You don’t want to decorate your bedroom with a bold, distracting pattern because that could interfere with getting a restful night sleep. Therefore, the theme must be suited for the room when decorating your home in order for it to look and feel right.
Another thing to consider is the size and layout of the room. Some themes simply will not work for very small rooms, while others may seem awkward or out of place in a large one. Therefore, you need to make sure the room is suitable for the theme you’re considering. If you’re having trouble, there are many industry professionals who specialise in this particular area. Your local Interior Decorating, Home Stylist or Coour Consultant will help steer you through some of your ideas, how they may or may not work and why. Perhaps give you other alternatives, or look at your options or styling from a different angle.