Interior Design Fundamentals: Interior Design Tips for Newbies

 

What Exactly Is Interior Design?

Interior design is a profession that focuses on architecture and space planning to create coherent and visually acceptable designs for homes and businesses. Professional interior designers must have specialized education and professional training.

Interior Design Fundamentals: Three Design Principles

When starting started with your concepts, keep the following interior design fundamentals in mind:

·         Style. Choosing an interior design style from the outset will assist you in keeping your space unified and focused. There are several decorating styles to pick from, such as shabby chic, Tuscan, mid-century modern, industrial, Scandinavian, or farmhouse, and many of them have their distinct design components, color schemes, or color palettes, window treatments, floor layouts, and even wall-art styles. Acquaint yourself with a variety of styles, including current design trends, to obtain a sense of what styles and decorating concepts you prefer.

·         The focal point. Each space should have a focal point: an unusual or attractive element that catches visitors' attention, such as a piece of art, a fireplace, or a lovely couch. Take care not to go crazy here: too many focal points in a living room might feel overwhelming and unfocused.

·         Balance. You'll need to disperse the visual weight of your furniture and decorations in each area to establish equilibrium. Take into account scale (big and tiny things), texture (hard and soft materials), and location (high, eye-level, and low placement, and left and right placement). You'll be able to design spaces that seem whole and balanced if you pay attention to small differences in a single area.