
{"id":10,"date":"2018-11-20T19:27:27","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T19:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/decor-interiors.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=10"},"modified":"2018-11-21T13:16:42","modified_gmt":"2018-11-21T13:16:42","slug":"room-design-starting-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decor-interiors.com\/blog\/room-design-starting-points\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Starting Points for Redesigning Rooms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14\" src=\"http:\/\/decor-interiors.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2018\/11\/structure-dining-set-front-window.jpg\" alt=\"dining room design ideas\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>D\u00e9cor Interiors puts you in charge of planning your room designs. However, you might need some starting points for redesigning those spaces. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decor-interiors.com\/\">Chesterfield, MO furniture showroom<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n<h2>Determine Room Shape<\/h2>\n<p>Maybe you have a square or rectangle room, or perhaps you have an L- or U-Shaped one. Determining the shape of your room will help you choose the furniture that fits in each space and will help you maximize the use of each room. For instance, you can decide what size of sectional sofa you can place in your living room or what size mattress will fit in a child\u2019s room according to your overall layout.<\/p>\n<h2>Measure Room Size<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to shape, room size also determines suitable furniture dimensions. When designing a room, it\u2019s important not to overcrowd, or under-fill, the space. Too-large pieces or too much furniture will make a room feel smaller and might make your room less functional. If a lot of traffic goes through a small area, you\u2019ll want to choose smaller pieces that won\u2019t obstruct any pathways.<\/p>\n<h2>Pick a Focal Point<\/h2>\n<p>Many room designs begin with a focal piece that gives inspiration for the rest of the room. If you have a favorite piece, whether it\u2019s a sofa, area rug, dining table, or artwork, let that piece guide the rest of your design.<\/p>\n<p>You can pull colors from the focal piece to use in other accents around the room to tie the design together. If you\u2019re working with an interior designer, the piece you select to be the focal point will help give the designer an idea of what you\u2019re going for.<\/p>\n<h2>Choose Positions<\/h2>\n<p>One of our favorite parts of interior design is watching the whole plan come together. Before you have your furniture and accessories carried into the room, use painter\u2019s tape on the floor to help you decide where to place everything. Using simple rectangles to mimic where you\u2019ll place each piece will ensure everything fits and lessens the time you\u2019ll spend rearranging!<\/p>\n<p>Deciding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decor-interiors.com\/design-center.inc\">how to arrange your furniture<\/a> can be tricky, but if you planned ahead by measuring your room early in the process, you shouldn\u2019t run into any problems!<\/p>\n<h2>Coordinate the Colors<\/h2>\n<p>Choosing a color scheme for a room ensures everything will flow perfectly. If you\u2019re working with a designer, let them know if you prefer a neutral palette or something more bold, like this year\u2019s trending navy tones.<\/p>\n<p>For color ideas, you might want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decor-interiors.com\/design-center.inc\">check out our D\u00e9cor Interiors Design Center<\/a>. You can even have your pieces customized to better coordinate the right match of solids and prints.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Find Inspiration for Redesigning Rooms<\/h2>\n<p>Redesigning rooms might seem overwhelming when you first start. We encourage you to browse our site to see what we have available for your room size and shape. If you\u2019d like, you can also provide us a photo of what you have now.<\/p>\n<p>Come by our Chesterfield, Missouri furniture showroom if you need help planning your room design\u2013 our interior design experts are waiting to share their expertise to help you create the home of your dreams!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; D\u00e9cor Interiors puts you in charge of planning your room designs. However, you might need some starting points for redesigning those spaces. Our Chesterfield, MO furniture showroom can help. Determine Room Shape Maybe you have a square or rectangle room, or perhaps you have an L- or U-Shaped one. 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