10 Stunning Interior Design Ideas To Transform Your Home
Importance of a well-designed home
Our heart is always where the home is. Thus, having a home that resonates well with your heart and soul becomes absolutely necessary. A home is not just the space, it is the things in the home, the design, the accessories, furniture and everything that makes a house a home. A home is everyone’s sacred place, and years of hard work, planning and resources go into finally having a place of your own that you can call home, and it goes without saying, it has to be the best! This is exactly where we come into the picture. We at Studio A understand the value a home holds for one, and thus, we bring you the best interior designing solutions to cater to your needs and turn your dream home into a reality! Drive right into this piece to get to know some stunning interior design ideas to transform your home!
Before we delve into the ideas, it is necessary to understand why a well-designed home is important. Various studies and research have found that the space you reside in actively impacts your state of mind. Neuroaesthetics is a field that delves into how aesthetics drives and influences our thinking, mood and behaviour. Home is our nurturing ground thereby its crucial to have only the best for this ground. Designing involves colour scheme, furniture, accessories, decors, and so much together, culminating into a visually appealing space that you can call yours.
Your house reflecting your identity is yet another aspect that is taken care of in designing your home. Apart from the aesthetic appeal, home is a space for relaxation, motivation, comfort and calmness, which instantly gets accentuated with a well-designed space. Also, a well-designed house often yields a good resale value. There are a plethora of reasons as to why a well-designed home is important!
Now, let’s dive straight into some interior design ideas that you should check when planning to design your own home:
Right colour scheme
Every element of interior design has a colour and having an apt colour scheme that matches your taste and design is important. Colour psychology definitely comes into the picture when we talk of interior design. It is considered that light and warm colours like beige, peach and yellow give out a sense of ease and on the other hand dark colours like red, and black make a bold statement, you definitely know which one works for you!
The colour scheme is a cohesive factor that ultimately ties together all ends of the interior design styles. Matching and contrasting the colours with various other components is the key to interior designing because the colour is an absolute game changer. Colours can also be used to visually alter the size, whereby light colours accentuate the space and dark colours make it feel compressed and cosy. Colours dominantly dictate the mood, tone and ambience of a place, for instance, blue and green are calming, red and orange may seem to give a more energetic vibe, purple and black exude royalty and elegance, and white embrace serenity, thus one should be careful with colour choice. Using a colour wheel is one of the best ways to narrow down your choices and get the perfect colour combinations.
Furniture and layout tips
This entails effective and efficient selection, systematic arrangement and positioning of furniture as per the design scheme and the client’s preference to ensure the best use of the available space. The furniture adds to the space, without which can you imagine a living space? It requires wise planning and precision. Imagine your sofa, coffee table, TV cabinet, and dining table all arranged haphazardly, it will be designing havoc and surely emanate utter discomfort.
It’s therefore important to position them well, and the colour, size, and material should be in tandem with the entire interior design scheme. The Art Principle is often put to use here, whereby aspects of balance, proportion and location are considered. Along with this, functionality, size, quality and comfort should be the deciding factors. An open furniture layout makes the space more welcoming, and on the other hand, a closed layout gives a sense of comfort. Functionality and visual appeal are the deciding keys to unlock the perfect furniture layout.
Lighting and its impact on the ambience
Lighting to a great extent, controls the feel and look of a room. Switch the apt lights, and you can immediately change a dull space to the brightest one, and a mood switch will surely follow. Light also has an effect on size, a well-lit space often appears bigger, and on the contrary, dimly lit space appears smaller. There are various kinds of lights that, when used in combination, can just perfectly complement your interior design scheme. Task lights are for specific task-related usage, like a reading lamp.
Accent lights help attract attention towards a focal point. Ambient light gives an overall illumination, and dimmers help give a sense of calmness and serenity. Decorative lights are more for aesthetic appeal and make a statement. Light fixtures – their size and placement should also complement the design scheme. Lights are the inviting catalysts of the home, you absolutely can’t go wrong here. Brighter light helps focus and concentration, and warmer tones help relax. Lighting has an impact on the colour of the walls, flooring, furniture and any other focal point. Thus, it has to go hand in hand with other design components.
Incorporating patterns and texture
These two are inseparable and indispensable components of the “Look and Feel” of interior design schemes, respectively. Patterns are repeated motifs that add to the visual aspect. While the texture is the surface quality of anything. Patterned wallpapers, rugs, geometric patterns, bright colours, and motifs all add to the visual aspect. On the other hand, soft linens, the touch of velvet on walls, and the materials of the components all belong to the texture aspect. Both go in tandem, and together help bring a space as per the client’s preferences. A comfortable interior design living room will preferably have warm colours, soft linen across the space, maybe comfortable rugs and minimalistic patterns. This description gives an image of a space with a softer tone. You see, patterns and texture play an important role.
Creating focal points and statement pieces
Any arrangement of unique colour, furniture, or accessories that draws one’s attention to that specific space is considered the space’s focal point. Such focal points help create an overall balance. Often using contrasts, having accent walls or a unique rug, basically, whatever represents you the best, can help create a good focal point. Statement pieces, on the other hand, are items that, due to their unique style, are intentionally placed to catch attention immediately. It should ideally be in tandem with your design scheme. Artworks are the most trending statement pieces that uplift the visual appeal and add a certain humane touch to a space. Both focal point and statement pieces should be well-balanced to create that attractive corner of your home!
Maximising storage and organisation
Every home has individuals and their tons of belongings, and space constraints are an issue mostly for all. If we start building visible storage spaces for all our belongings, designing will go for a toss. Hence, hidden and panelled storage are the best solutions for this. It gives you sufficient, organised and efficient storage and adds to the design. Bed frames, coffee tables, drawers, and built-in cabinets are the best spaces to be used for this purpose. Adding shelves on walls, using multipurpose furniture, and vertical arrangements often help leave out more space. Storage spaces and organisation form the basis of the functionality of a space, thus it’s very important and should be well-planned.
Adding personal touches and accessories
Your home is ultimately your space, no amount of designing would suffice until it has your own unique personal Midas touch to it. Interior design companies, interior designers, and interior designing sites all provide everyone with the same service; however, each and every space they design is different, and that distinguishing factor is your personal touch. Your home is your blank canvas meant to portray your whole and complete essence, so it needs to be adorned the ‘you’ way. Only then will your place exude warmth, familiarity and comfort. Hang those nostalgic pictures, your art and craft work, souvenirs, vision and thought boards, and everything that represents you. Accessories include curtains, tablecloths, decorative showpieces, plants and everything that matches your design scheme’s vibe.
Flooring
It is quite literally the foundation of your interior design style. You would rather like to step only on the best choices, and that should start right from the flooring of your home. Flooring is the most used and visible surface of your home, thus it should be durable and be in tandem with the overall interior design. From soft greys to dark walnuts, there are a plethora of shades waiting, you need to choose the best combination for your home that complements every other component of the design. The pattern and texture of flooring are also important, and comfort, appearance, and safety are the guiding factors to make your selections in this regard. You may like a formal touch with symmetrical and neutral tones, or maybe a tad bit informal rife with asymmetrical patterns, choice is all yours to make!
Bathroom
Often, washrooms/bathrooms are not given their due importance in the entire interior design frenzy. But that’s clearly not the apt thing to do because it is one of the most used spaces of your home and should go well with your entire interior design scheme. Only then is it a well-designed house entailing every nook and corner. It’s that one place where the busy life takes a back seat for a while; ideally, a sense of relaxation should be the focus of this space. An aesthetically pleasing bathroom with proper shelves, showers, racks, appliances, good storage, calming ambience, and other comforts are surely the requirements for this space that should be met.
Entryway
The first impression is often the impression that stays longer, if not the last. Your entryway should be very well-planned and designed. It should immediately resonate with you and give a fair idea of what awaits inside, helping set your home’s expectations. Also, a welcoming and warm entrance is always preferable. A shoe cabinet, a small plant, an elegant nameplate, some lights, and good play of suitable colours can work wonders. Since the home is our nurturing ground, it is necessary that right at the entrance, we feel that embrace, and that can be achieved only when a well-designed entryway is in place.
Conclusion
With that, we wrap up the ten stunning interior design ideas to transform your dream home into a reality. Ensure you keep these aspects in mind while planning and executing your ideal interior design. Stunning interior design need not have a clear definition, rather it has a subjective interpretation. Stunning interior design entails what stuns and completes the visualisation of your home. Visual appeal, comfort, functionality and personal touch are the key aspects that determine the overall outcome.
We at Studio A understand that designing your home is not an easy task, it’s an entire journey right from planning execution to completion. It’s a long-term investment, and you don’t really get to change your interior design quite often; therefore, getting it right is necessary. We hope our tips and ideas aid you in adorning your home. Visit our website and social media handles to learn more about our work and get some valuable insights on interior design. We strive towards turning your dream home into a living and resideable reality. Let our magic unveil and help you create absolutely spellbound homes for you and your loved ones.
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