In essence it\u2019s very simple – you begin with the bottom \u2018layer\u2019 of your interior, such as your walls and big pieces of furniture, and work your way up from there.<\/p>\n
Her advice is to buy the likes of sofas and carpets in neutral tones that could fit with a variety of decor schemes.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve got that first \u2018layer\u2019 sorted, you can start to have a bit of fun. Using small items of furniture – so in a living room the likes of arm chairs and coffee tables<\/a><\/strong> – you can bring a bit more colour and personality to your space.<\/p>\n You could invest in a statement chair of a design style that you love – not necessarily one that\u2019s carried throughout the whole room – or pick a seat in a really vibrant colour to make it truly stand out.<\/p>\n Ms McBride also advises thinking carefully about the shape of your furniture as you go, making sure that you mix up angular pieces with those that have rounded edges. So, if you have a very angular coffee table, choose an armchair with a more rounded shape to balance the space.<\/p>\n Lighting<\/a><\/strong> should be the next layer you think about – so look at a room\u2019s natural light and see how much you need to supplement this. Are there any dark corners that could benefit from a standing lamp? Do you want to provide extra light for reading by with a table lamp?<\/p>\n And then you\u2019re ready for the final layer – accessories. Because these tend to be much cheaper purchases than the furniture itself, you can go to town with a particular theme. Buy bright cushions, quirky ornaments<\/a><\/strong> or stunning artwork for the walls – anything that will bring your whole design together.<\/p>\n If you want to have a bit of fun with your accessories – and maybe even make some yourself – take a look at our blog about upcycling projects that you could try at home.<\/p>\n We picked out some of the most fun and quirky examples we could find, including everything from a coffee table made from an old window – and that handily doubles as storage – to a wall-mounted bookcase made from a piano.<\/p>\n It\u2019s incredible what you can achieve with a bit of imagination, and once you\u2019ve got those base pieces of furniture in neutral shades, you could change up your living space every year without too much difficulty, simply by completing new upcycling projects.<\/p>\n
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