What defines your interior style? Is it your love of antiques or your hate for clutter? Your desire for entertainment or your preference for all things bohemian? No matter the answer, you will find something you like on the Instagram account Before & After Design.
There’s a reason it has 1.3 million followers: showcasing well-executed home makeovers and a massive collection of cool ideas for every taste. So whether you are looking for something to put on your shelf or planning to transform your living spaces, take a look completely!
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Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason, a husband-wife duo of professional interior designers who work under their brand, AphroChic, say everyone should start transforming their place by selecting a style; thinking of the entire home with a unifying theme will promote unity and harmony. “It can be as simple as choosing casual instead of formal or traditional instead of contemporary,” Hays and Mason wrote. “From there, you can refine it to a more specific style, such as French country, Tuscan, modern Victorian, or shabby chic.”
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Another principle is balance—distributing visual weight. “You can do it symmetrically, as is common in traditional interiors, or with asymmetrical balance, as seen in casual interiors.”
“Within each room, there should be a focal point. It could be a fireplace or a piece of art in a living room. It sets itself apart by scale, color, or texture,” the couple explained.
To add visual interest to a room, think of contrast and variety. “Keep a rhythm in mind with repeating elements of the same color, texture, or pattern, and a progression of sizes or colors.”
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An essential part of interior design is choosing a color palette. You could have a different style and color scheme in each room, but often you will want to tie the whole dwelling together. Think about what colors and patterns would suit a small and ample space.
“Mixing patterns in home decor is one of the more advanced parts of interior design,” Hays and Mason said. “Patterns do not have to match but must complement and coordinate. This is done by considering color, size, and scale.”
Just remember that nobody was born with the ability to reimagine a room. You can learn to settle on furniture placement, wall hangings, and rug and accent choices over time!
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You can achieve the after-effects of a door like this with a double-glazing installation.
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