COMMON MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE BY TAKING ON THE ROLE OF A DESIGNER A SOFA WITH A BRIGHT DESIGN
On pictures, a designer’s work looks wonderful but in reality, creating an effective look is a real headache. People who try to design their own homes can surely relate. Mistakes are commonly made but do not worry – these tips can help you fix them!
scratches and does not tolerate many liquids. Various chemicals leave permanent matte stains. This delicate material requires attentive care and polishing. This problem can be fixed! If you already have a marble countertop, you can use the help of special liquids and polishes for marble surfaces. If you are thinking of purchasing a countertop, consider one made from quartz.
A WHITE CARPET A white carpet is a stylish decision! It brings elegance and comfort to the interior. If you are a neat and organized person and do not have any children or pets, you may be convinced that you will be able to keep the carpet in a clean state. Unfortunately, you will not. Even if you vacuum it on a daily basis and take extra caution around it, it will inevitably loose its ideal whiteness.
A CARPET WITH VERY LONG FLEECE Buying a carpet with long fleece is an intriguing idea: it is warm, soft, and very comfortable. However, it sheds more than Labradors and Retrievers. Is warmth and softness worth a daily clean-up? The choice is up to you. Growing tired of collecting the mess around the room, many people decide to simply get rid of the carpet.
MARBLE KITCHEN COUNTERTOP Marble may seem like a durable and fearless material; however, it is easily susceptible to
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A bright design may seem like a great idea for refreshing an interior. However, keep in mind that buying a bright sofa implies that you will have to present it in an appropriate manner. Although pillows can be changed seasonally and you can move small accessories in the interior, changing the sofa is not as easy to do. Your interior will be at risk of having to oblige to one colour. Rather, give preference to a neutral sofa and adjust its brightness with the addition of original pillows.
CHOOSING PAINT FOR THE WALLS WITHOUT PRIOR TESTING Paint provides an easy method of breathing new life into an ordinary interior. Regardless of whether the paint is for the walls or a painting, do not rush to buy the first colour that you find appealing. Chances are that it will look different in your interior than on the display and you may end up disappointed. To avoid disappointment, buy a small amount of the paint and test it to see if you like how it looks in your interior. Although this takes time, you will likely be satisfied with your choice.
DESIGNING AN INTERIOR WITHOUT RENOVATIONS First buying the furniture and then engaging in renovations is a bad idea. It is difficult to do renovations once you grow used to the interior. As a result, you will have high-end furniture in an old interior. Images of an interior of the “loft” style may look appealing but keep in mind that such a look requires tremendous efforts. Start changing your interior with renovations. This will take some time and effort but the result will be satisfying and the new wallpaper will perfectly accompany the furniture.
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