Interior Decoration isnt rocket science neither do you always need a specialist to plan out your space for you. Here are a few things to put into consideration for anyone(literally anyone) who wants to decorate his/her space:

1) Have a budget: It is most crucial to always have a budget. It may or may not be a specific amount of money you're willing to spend, but a budget range is very important. This helps to check off any excesses. Working without a budget may make you keep buying stuffs that your space may not need. Just because you have some extra cash to buy 40 flower pots does not necessarily mean you should. So, draw up a budget and stick to it most importantly.

2) Less is more: Usually people think the formula for having a beautiful space is LoB is directly proportional with AoS, where LoB is Level of Beauty and AoS is Amount of Stuffs. This is totally wrong!!! Your living room doesnt have to look like a Decor store or a musuem. Stick with simple pieces that would make a bold statement, display less family photos and accessories, buy adequate furniture(not more than you need) and always remember to keep it simple

3) Reflectiveness: When designing your space, always keep it in mind that you"ll be the one living there. Let your design theme reflect your personality. Dont just go with the trend. Create your own style that reflects who you are. Are you a fan of the oldies? Then go for antique furnitures or pieces or are you a very bubbly person, then go for a wallpaper with smileys all over it(just kidding) . But always keep it in mind that your space shouldn't conflict who you are. Show me your space and i'll tell you who you are.

4) Patience: It is very essential to be patient, not just in interior decor but in everything you do. Don't rush. Take time to find out what's in the market, check the internet for inspiration, talk to friends or seek out an expert's opinion. Decorating your space isnt as simple as picking out a dress to wear to dinner cos if you don't like the dress you picked you can easily change it. But when it comes to interior decoration, you have to take time out to be sure that you have the right furniture, you pick the right wallpaper or rug and what nots. Remember you can't just decide to change your sofas 2days after you bought them just because you saw something better.

5) Functionality: This is a very important thing to consider. A beautiful space is not just about the auesthetics but it also entails functionality. Most people always make the mistakes of picking the aesthetical value of a thing over its utility. A coffee table should always be able to hold at least a cup of coffee so don't just go with any kind of coffee table just because it has a nice design. And importantly for small spaces, make sure that the things you buy serve more than one purpose. For example, you could buy an ottoman with inbuilt storage, or the ottoman could serve as a foot stool and an extra seating

With these tips, i believe that just about anyone would be able to create something soothing, appealing and relaxing yet purposeful. Be creative and open your mind to new ideas but dont forget to keep it simple and cost effective at the same time

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Happy Sunday guys.