What To Avoid To Make Your Decorating Experience A Lot Easier
By: Rinomato Interiors
Tags: Homedesign, Interior Design, Home Decor, Interior Decorating, Home Improvement

Angie White

Having the opportunity to share my home on Instagram, and of course, being able to inspire people with home decor ideas is one of the most rewarding feelings!

Today I’m going to share 5 tips I’ve learned that might help others avoid making the same mistakes I made when beginning to decorate our house.

1. Wall Colors

Choosing a wall color is not an easy job! I remember the day I bought the first paint for our house. I purchased a color that looked so good in a magazine, but when I painted the walls it was a total fail! I have a lot of natural light coming into the formal living and dining room, and because of that, the walls looked darker and yellowish. I was so disappointed! It was then that I realized that just because a paint color looks good in a magazine post, doesn’t mean it’s going to look exactly the same in your home. Lesson learned! My best advice is to get some samples first to make sure you are picking the right color for your area!

2. Find The Style You Love

I was so happy when we purchased our first home, but at the same time, I was lost. My excitement to decorate everything in a hurry didn’t let me see what style I really wanted. I started to mix glam, farmhouse, boho, and clearance items that I found at the stores. Soon I realized that nothing really matched and I wasn’t making any progress with my decor. I had to sit down and think what style I really loved and then focus in order to achieve that look. Now I can happily say that Glam is my style, but I love incorporating a few traditional and transitional pieces! So if you are a first-time buyer, take your time, focus on the style you are trying to achieve, and remember — It doesn’t matter how long it takes to decorate your home! First make sure you are comfortable with the furniture you are purchasing, and pick not only pretty but functional pieces.

3. Do Not Compare Your House To Others

I was so happy when we purchased our first home, but at the same time, I was lost. My excitement to decorate everything in a hurry didn’t let me see what style I really wanted. I started to mix glam, farmhouse, boho, and clearance items that I found at the stores. Soon I realized that nothing really matched and I wasn’t making any progress with my decor. I had to sit down and think what style I really loved and then focus in order to achieve that look. Now I can happily say that Glam is my style, but I love incorporating a few traditional and transitional pieces! So if you are a first-time buyer, take your time, focus on the style you are trying to achieve, and remember — It doesn’t matter how long it takes to decorate your home! First make sure you are comfortable with the furniture you are purchasing, and pick not only pretty but functional pieces.

4. Do A Little Interior Design Research First

I get a lot of DM’S of people wanting my advice or help on how to decorate their homes, wanting to know if that specific sofa looks good in their space, etc. For example- I noticed that some people want to buy a sofa that is too big for the space, or they want wall art that is too small for the walls…In this case, I think it is better if you measure the area to make sure the piece you are buying is the right size for the space. It will save you a headache!

5. Make The Space Your Own

Nothing is more important than living in a house you love. Waking up in the morning and walking through your house feeling like you are living in your own piece of heaven is the best way to start your day. Make sure you add home decor pieces that say something about you and your personality! Your home should be a reflection of who you are, what you love, and what makes you happy!

Thank you so much for taking your time reading some of my personal experiences decorating my home!

Angie White

@angiewhiteshome