Design Tips
5 Reasons Why You Think You Can’t Decorate
Decorating your home can be a daunting task for people. Sometimes you’re not confident in your choice of décor or you simply don’t know where or how to begin. Sure, there will be obstacles you might run into, especially if this is your first time decorating your home, but don’t let that stop you from giving it a try. Here are 5 reasons why you think you can’t decorate and ways to overcome them.
You're feeling overwhelmed.
Especially if you haven’t tried to decorate your own place before, planning to decorate an entire home or even an apartment can be an overwhelming goal. The key is to start with a small area of your home. For example, the bathroom can be a great place to begin because it’s small and there isn’t much surface area to think about. Organizing your bathroom can be a form of decorating because you want it to look nice and clean. There are stylish storage solutions that you can use as your bathroom decor.
You're comparing your home to other people's homes
One of the main reasons why you believe you don’t have the eye for décor is because you’re constantly comparing yourself to others. Decorating your home should be fun and freeing. Instead of comparing yourself, take the time to learn what type of design styles interest you and research how to incorporate that style with your own lifestyle. You can express your individuality through your favorite art pieces, framed photos of friends and family, unique knick-knacks you find on your travels – you can create a visual story of your life through your decorations.
You're too busy to decorate.
Don’t worry if you can’t dedicate an entire weekend or even a day to redecorate your home because even the tiniest changes can make a difference in a space. Adding a vase of flowers to your dining table or switching up the toss pillow covers on your sofa can upgrade the look and feel of the room.
You don't know how to start.
Start decorating by decluttering. Yes, decluttering, cleaning, and organizing is a big part of decorating. It’s challenging to envision a new look for your space if you’re distracted by the clutter. If you’ve never tried to decorate your space until now, then decluttering is a good place to start because it gives you a chance to start fresh. Get rid of the things you don’t want and you don’t need, so you can make room for the new decor.
You're not sure of your style.
Do you like the coffee table that was passed down to you by a friend? Or do you really enjoy the look and feel of the mismatched dining chairs that you found at a flea market? Find all the big solid pieces that you like in your home. It can be the color, the style, the material, that draws you to them – whatever it is, identify why you like those pieces, and use that as inspiration for your decorations. Pinterest is also a great place to go if you’re looking for inspiration. Save all the interior design photos that you like and try to find the commonality in all of them.
