It's April, which means it's National Decorating Month, a time to celebrate great interior design and look at your own home. Is it time for a refresh? Do you need some more inspiration? Now is the time to act! Here are some ways to get started.Take stock of where you're at now
Start where you are by looking around your home now and noting what you love and what you don't. Are there spots where clutter accumulates? Areas you just never got around to decorating? Interior design decisions you regret or that seem outdated? Make a list — we'll use that to decide what you're prioritizing during your refresh.Pick three areas to improve
Unless you're ready to take on a big overhaul, you should pick three areas off your "needs improvement" list to tackle during National Decorating Month. They should be small enough to be attainable and fit within your budget. Once you've narrowed it down, it's time to get inspired!Get inspiration
Inspiration is everywhere — nature, design magazines and blogs, Pinterest, Houzz, even your friends' houses. Find a way to organize it all and come up with concrete ways you can implement a certain look or design in your own home.Get to work
Find the elements of each inspiration space you want to emulate and think of how you can make your own home reflect those things. Maybe you want to create a new color palette or make your entryway shine. Whatever your goals, take this month to dedicate some time to making your design dreams come true. You'll be happier the rest of the year! Are you looking for Dallas interior design (or elsewhere)? Contact Barbara Gilbert Interiors today for a consultation at 214-641-7897. ' target='_blank'>Pin itCelebrate National Decorating Month
It’s April, which means it’s National Decorating Month, a time to celebrate great interior design and look at your own home. Is it time for a refresh? Do you need some more inspiration? Now is the time to act! Here are some ways to get started.
Take stock of where you’re at now
Start where you are by looking around your home now and noting what you love and what you don’t. Are there spots where clutter accumulates? Areas you just never got around to decorating? Interior design decisions you regret or that seem outdated? Make a list — we’ll use that to decide what you’re prioritizing during your refresh.
Pick three areas to improve
Unless you’re ready to take on a big overhaul, you should pick three areas off your “needs improvement” list to tackle during National Decorating Month. They should be small enough to be attainable and fit within your budget. Once you’ve narrowed it down, it’s time to get inspired!
Get inspiration
Inspiration is everywhere — nature, design magazines and blogs, Pinterest, Houzz, even your friends’ houses. Find a way to organize it all and come up with concrete ways you can implement a certain look or design in your own home.
Get to work
Find the elements of each inspiration space you want to emulate and think of how you can make your own home reflect those things. Maybe you want to create a new color palette or make your entryway shine. Whatever your goals, take this month to dedicate some time to making your design dreams come true. You’ll be happier the rest of the year!
Are you looking for Dallas interior design (or elsewhere)? Contact Barbara Gilbert Interiors today for a consultation at 214-641-7897.