Redecorating the Main Entertaining and Gathering Rooms

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A Simple Guide for Redecorating the Main Entertaining and Gathering Rooms in Your Home 

It is said that when you own a home it’s always a work in progress, no matter the age. It can seem like by the time you finish one room and get it looking exactly the way you want, it’s time to move on to the next. While there are times where you’ll need to tackle a major renovation project in the home, there are other times where redecorating is all you need to make the space feel fresh, inviting, and modern again. There’s also the fact that trends come and go, your tastes will change, and even your lifestyle can change from when you first decorated. All of this is good reason to create that fresh new look. 

Here we’ll take a look at redecorating all those common spaces in the home, the spaces that are ideal for entertaining and gathering with friends and family. Rather than feeling overwhelmed with the work ahead of you, this guide will lay it all out in a logical way that is easy to follow, and gets you the results you’re after. 

Choose the Rooms You Want to Decorate 

In order to get started, it’s necessary to pinpoint the room(s) that you will be tackling. There is a good chance that your budget will help dictate just how many rooms you can make changes to. The good news is that redecorating can be done on a tight budget, so even if you don’t have a lot of cash for the project, you can still make an impact in the space. 

Pick a Colour Scheme 

The next step is to choose your desired colour scheme. If you’re re-doing all the main spaces, then you have free range in what you choose. You don’t have to worry about the colour scheme matching up with the existing one. Also, there is no need to match up the common room colour scheme with that of your bedrooms. Bedrooms are seen as completely different spaces that can stand on their own. 

When choosing a colour scheme, experts recommend that you pick a basic colour palette, and from there you can add pops of colour to each space but keeping that same palette flowing throughout.  

Place Furniture in a Way that Encourages Conversation 

When deciding on the floorplan, it’s a good idea to place the furniture in a way that will encourage conversation. A great rule to remember is to let your couch speak to your chairs, in other words they are facing each other. It may be necessary to create groupings of furniture depending on the available space in the room and the size of your furniture. 

Window Coverings Add to the Décor While Being Functional 

Window coverings can be an area that is often overlooked in the design plan, but they play an integral role in the look and feel of the room. You can add drama, elegance, and sophistication with window coverings, and it can even complement or add to the design. At the same time, they have a practical use, as they can block out light and provide privacy. 

You may want to consider something such as ready made curtains. Because they are ready-made, you know they will be no-fuss. Simply install a curtain rod and you’re ready to hang them. You can find anything from solid blackout style curtains to something that is sheer and still allows light in. Of course, there are all different prints, patterns, fabrics, and textures to choose from. 

Mirrors are a Secret Trick of Designers 

If you want to create that true designer vibe in your house, then you can make use of the experts’ favourite trick – hanging mirrors. You can actually hang a mirror in each room of the house in order to bounce the light and create brightness and the sense of space. The trick is to hang the mirror perpendicular to a window rather than right across from it. This will ensure that the light bounces around the full room. 

Use a Variety of Lighting 

Rather than just sticking with the typical overhead lighting, this is an area in which you can get creative. Lighting is not only practical but it also adds interest to the room. You can use ambient, task, decorative, and highlighting all throughout the space. Don’t be afraid to mix up lamp shade sizes, colours, and styles as well. The final effect will look like something straight out of a home design magazine. 

Expert-Like Results Regardless of Your Decorating Experience 

Whether this is your first time decorating a home, or you’ve done it a few times by now, these tips will ensure that you can get expert results. Keep in mind that design is subjective and at the end of the day it’s not about what is trendy or currently in fashion, rather it is what you enjoy and what makes you feel comfortable in your home.