Research design trends:
Try to get inspiration for designing your home by looking at trends and styles in magazines, design books and showrooms.
Make a scrapbook:
Cut out the best ideas you find in different magazines and place them together in a scrapbook to clearly see which ideas you can use and which ideas can be used for your home. This will also help you to see if certain ideas will go well together, or if they fall into the same theme or style for your home.
Look at the big picture:
Try to harmonise the room by keeping the balance of the different components in mind. For instance, where a picture is hung can "counter-balance" the effect of a stand up lamp in the corner of the room. Look at the room as a whole, and how each element plays a part.
Try to match the style of your room to its purpose:
Style is usually best when adapted to the right rooms, for instance, different styles can look best in the living room, whilst others are more suited to the kitchen or bathroom.
Get your dimensions correct:
Be sure to measure the room’s dimensions where you wish to decorate. This will help you to plan how much decorating material you will need, whether this is carpeting, wallpaper, paint or any construction that you might need.
Think of quality:
While there are a lot of options out there, many of us feel inclined towards the "quick fix" at the most economical price, however if you want your look to last, it is sometimes best to invest in more quality products that will have a longer life expectancy. You can find that you are actually saving yourself money in the long-term.
Let there be light:
How much natural light is there in your room? What lights do you have? The lighting in your room and how you play with that aspect is a big part in deciding the style and character of the room you would like to create.