Trying things on is typically the first step of changing style. If you want to figure out what works for you, you head to a shop, and you have to try a few outfits on. However, right now, things have changed dramatically as a result of the COVID pandemic. Fitting rooms are not open to shoppers. Therefore, you can’t try before you buy.
There are, however, a few other options for fashion shoppers. You can come across a tonne of fashion apps that let you try on glasses or hairstyle before you make up your mind. Similarly, most shops right now let you order your items to try them at home and return if they don’t fit.
But finding your signature look is both a matter of defining what works for you and what you like – using a moodboard for that. How does that translate to finding your signature interior style? After all, it’s tricky to experiment with interior design, so how do you create your personal style?
Understand your criteria
Where do you start? When it comes to finding something that suits your home, your criteria are, surprisingly, similar to the main characteristics of fashion shopping. Wait, you say, buying a dress has nothing to do with transforming a room? Well, be prepared for a revelation! When you shop for fashion, you focus on a specific goal – looking youthful or dressing for your next job interview –, size, budget, and deadline – aka when you need your new look.
The same criteria apply to decorating your home. How much can you afford to spend? What are the dimensions of the room and furniture units? When do you need it done or how long will it take? And finally, the most important of all: which room function do you want the decor to enhance? These will act as your guideline to make decor choices.
Invest in quality design by professionals
When you’re thinking of changing your look, you can reach out to a professional stylist. You can do the same thing for your home. If you’re looking to create an open plan design that drops all wall partitions, for instance, you’ll need to discuss your options with professional architects and home designers. They understand the unique challenges of each project. More importantly, professionals have tremendous experience in tackling different obstacles and designs, which means that they can also find alternative solutions that will work for you.
You can see how others do it
You can find a lot of interior examples and redesign models that can act as inspiring material. Visiting friends, for instance, exposes you to new ideas and approaches to tackle common decor issues with British homes. When was the last time you spent a night in a boutique hotel? Boutique hotels invest a lot of time and effort in creating unique and sophisticated room decors, which can give you some ideas for your home. Still looking for tips? Tune in to Instagram #interiordesign feeds. You can learn more about seasonal trends and how to make them work at home.
It can be hard to imagine how a room would look once decorated when there’s no option to try a new decor on. However, you can understand what would work for you by defining your criteria, reaching out to experts, and letting other homes inspire you. For people who find it hard to visualise, design plans and interior photos are a huge help!