Interior design can be achieved by anyone, without the advice of a designer. All you need is a budget and knowledge of your space, along with your personal taste, imagination, and creativity. The first step of designing a living room is defining your style. Some styles include: contemporary, minimalist, colourful, precise, and traditional. There is so many to choose from. You can combine two styles or even two cultures. Next, you must carefully create your colour scheme depending on the atmosphere. Your mood and personality can also be a factor. The influence of colours can be quite complex and really deserves much consideration.

You can learn a lot by considering the symbolism of colour and identifying their influence. For example, red is often used in fast food establishments because red signifies hunger. Yellow may brighten the environment, but overexposure can elicit aggression, frustration, and anger. Dark blue, on the other hand, may promote depression. Certain colours are appropriate for certain rooms. These colours would be inappropriate for the living room. You can also try to understand the basic principles of “Feng Shui” to get inspired. According to these principles, the colour, shape, and position of objects can create positive energy flow. Making simple, strategic alterations within your home can make a big difference. For example, the living room should preferably be in the southwest area of home.

Electronic equipment should rest on the east wall of the room, etc. You could go even further by choosing decorative pieces that reflect elements of the earth. Since glass evokes water, you could even have an aquarium. Once you’re done planning, you can start redecorating your living room by removing everything from the walls first. The new empty space will allow your imagination to run free. Don’t be afraid to get rid of all old, unnecessary objects. Update old items with new, modern styles. For instance, give your old family photos a facelift by changing their frames. Change your curtains to complement the new colour scheme of the room. These small changes will immediately restore a breath of fresh air to your home without breaking your bank.