Before you throw away accents and accessories you feel are no longer a fit for your decor, consider repurposing those items instead. Often, redesigning your home using items you already own is a refreshing solution that is also budget-friendly. The key is to essentially shop your house.
Looking for redesign tips? Here are 10 Design Recipes ideas.
1. Do a detailed audit. Prioritize your items into three main categories: essentials, negotiable and items you can discard.
2. Select a color palette. Since you are working with current spaces, feel free to build off an existing color palette. Having this direction will make it easier to select pieces to complete the look.
3. Create a floor plan. Furniture placement is key. So often, a space can be enhanced and elevated simply by removing excess pieces.
4. Have an open mind. Free your mind to reimagine different furniture and accessories in different rooms and floors to create a whole new look and feel.
5. Experiment. One of the best tools of redesign is to test a design solution to see if it is the right one.
6. Think big, then small. Begin by selecting your large pieces first, then your smaller items such as accessories and accents.
7. Think holistically. Consider how to create a cohesive look for your entire home or space.
8. Repurpose. Items that may serve one purpose can function as another in the redesign solution.
9. Consider paint or wallpaper as an accent feature. This small touch can reinvigorate existing decor.
10. Purge! Now is the time to get rid of any excess.
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Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at www.cathyhobbs.com .
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