Restyling a room might feel like a BIG challenge, especially if you have trouble saying goodbye to items that are unused or don’t go with the new vision of the space. However, when you take the time to restyle a room, it can be an exciting opportunity to change the space and bring a fresh, new feeling to the area.
When it comes to restyling a room, it can be done without much stress, especially when you plan ahead. Whether it’s transforming a dull living room space or a small downstairs bathroom, with planning and preparation, you can create something incredible within your home. Here are six easy steps to restyling a room.
Create a mood board
First, set the scene by creating a mood board either with magazines or online at Pinterest. What do you want from this new space? What do you envision it looking like or being inspired by? Maybe it’s a celebrity’s home that you’ve seen the inside of thanks to residential architectural magazines or video tours on Architectural Digest’s YouTube channel.
Whatever the goal mood is for your space, there’s an abundance of resources online and in interior design magazines worth exploring. A mood board is going to provide you with so much focus. It’ll help you discover what you want in the space, so when something catches your eye you can check to sit if it fits the mojo. Remember, you and your family are going to be living in it, so it has to suit your needs and desires.
Set a budget
What’s the budget? Every household is different when it comes to doing any form of DIY or renovation work. How much can be done will depend on your resources, what you can do with your space, and how it’s transformed.
The more you spend, the more you can do with the space. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t get creative on a shoestring budget. Just because you don’t have money in the tens of thousands, doesn’t mean you can’t achieve the dream space that you’re after.
Look at your budget and create estimates on each aspect of the design. Always set aside about 10 to 15 percent for ‘surprises.’ You might just end up coming in under budget.
Configure the layout
The layout of your space is important. The setup that’s currently within the space, might not be the best allocation of the furniture. Rearranging your furniture is always a great way to change the space and to offer a different feeling to the room.
Don’t just stick with the same layout that you already have because it’s safe and familiar. Chances are, the space will benefit from a configuration that’s different from the norm.
Play around with ideas that you have for the space. There are plenty of online tools and software that might be useful to take advantage of when it comes to reimagining a room or space within the home.
Pick some key pieces
To help create a room that feels new and inviting, it’s worthwhile having some key pieces in the room that are focal points and conversation starters for guests. Whether that’s wall art by Pat or another pro, creating your own wall design, or having a fireplace installed in the living room as a focal point to the space.
Key pieces in the room will make the room stand out more. Sometimes, investing in those focal pieces makes the space feel more dynamic. It might be that your room is looking a little sparse or perhaps there’s too much going on in it for the eye to explore.
Try starting where you can, from a blank canvas. An empty room is a much better way to start to restyle a room, so that you can start from scratch.
Invest in a little luxury
There’s always a bit of room for luxury if you’re looking to spend a little bit of money on your home. Of course, you can often do a restyling on a shoestring budget if needed but if you have the money to splurge a little, then there are always certain items in a room that would be worth an investment.
Whether that’s a firepit for your outdoor lounge area to a big entertainment system sitting flush against a wall, spend the money where it’s worth spending.
Add in your personality
Finally, don’t forget to add a little bit of your personality when you restyle a room. With a bit of personality, your house can look more like a home rather than a show home or some other generic style that every other person is doing.
These tips will help to restyle your home effectively and have you jumping for joy or relaxing in style in your new space.
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