Here are some common decoration rules from designers to make your living space more beautiful than imagined while being cost effective  

On average, hiring an interior designer can make you break the bank. It is not what everyone can afford to make their living space more beautiful, but if you still want to improve it, you can do it yourself without spending a lot of money. We have collected some popular decoration rules from designers to make your living space more beautiful than imagined, while being cost effective. 

1. Do not mix and match different interior styles

Unify a specific style for the space you want to decorate. For example, a traditional design can be very well suited with modern elements, as well as rustic furniture pieces. If you are concerned that doing so will affect the cohesion of the house, the designers recommend using specific colors palettes. 

2. Always use furnitures with suitable colour scheme

You can have completely different furniture - a modern carriage can be combined with a classic armchair and a wooden table with metal chairs. This will only make your interior more interesting and brighter. But pay attention to the colors that match those items together!

 3. Apply a minimalist design

Monochromatic colors and neutrally designed interiors seem simple but they can make your living space extremely outstanding and impressive.

 4. Do not hang too many items on the wall

Pushing all the furniture onto the wall of your room sounds like real space saving technique as well as creating more living space. But they don't really look good. A better option is to create specific themed areas, making your interior more unique and bold.

 5. Use coherent colour palette 

This applies to all components, such as furniture, curtains, beds, and many other things, not just walls. Bright colors match pastel colors very well, so you should only choose one of these colors. This does not mean that you will be left with something boring - many different colors can be combined really well when selected correctly.

6. Measure the space

This is a very common design error. To avoid decorating too overloading or too little of your space, you need to measure all dimensions related to the room before buying furniture. 

 7. Don’t just use the room as it is 

You do not have to follow a set of rules when using a certain room. Just because you and the architect have assigned a function to a space does not mean that you can only use it in that one way. You can provide more purpose for the rooms by using the dining room as a library or a small workplace layout in the living room 

Light is a very important component of any design because it functions as both a light source and a decoration. Usually, one light source is not enough for the whole room because it can make things look too dark. Instead, using different types of lamps may be useful for lighting a specific function …

8. Do not leave too much space in between furniture 

Having too many openings will make it difficult to use the wall space, making the room ugly and less functional. Instead, experts suggest placing furniture pieces closer together.

 9. Decorate according to personal taste 

When decorating a home, we all get inspiration from websites of designers while what we really need to do is look at our own needs. For the perfect design that will satisfy your own aesthetic, you should let your personality guide the way, while still able to rely on professional designers for further advice.

(Nguồn: Brightside.me)