Three Steps to Get You Started on the Path Toward Interior Design Insp

February 4, 2017

Finding a way to make your home your own can be challenging for those who aren’t trained in the art of interior design. The pros at Half Price Drapes are here to tell you that you don’t have to go through years of school to leave your own mark in your home. There are three loose steps that can help you get to the place of design inspiration you’d like to be at.

1. Take the time to consider the possibilities

It’s common for homeowners to go looking at design blogs and websites with their home in mind. They might find a couch they love but immediately discount it because it wouldn’t fit in their home, or they may instantly decide against a rug because it doesn’t go with the other items they’ve picked out so far. This is a mistake. We recommend going into the brainstorming process with a completely open mind. Yes, that couch may be too big, but you’ll learn what type of fabric and style you’re looking for. That rug might not match what you’ve picked out so far, but it could inspire you to go down a completely different path.

2. Create a structure

Once you’ve picked out things you love and narrowed it down to what you want, you’ll need to consider the specifics. In what order will you complete the design overall? What is your budget overall? What are your budgets for specific areas – for example, how much of your budget are you willing to spend on window treatments?

3. Get your goals in order

Once you know the order of renovations and your budget, you can get your goals in order. Order fabrics samples, visit your local furniture store, and start making real decisions. Contact local companies who will handle any demolition, painting, wiring, etc. Gather quotes from everyone and make adjustments to your budget where necessary. As you can see, this process goes to both ends of the extreme: It starts out with you being totally open minded to any possibility and ends with you being very pragmatic about what you can do within your budget and where you can make cuts. At Half Price Drapes, we know you want to use your decorating bucks on wisely as possible, which is why we offer great prices on curtains you can feel great about.

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