How to Design a Room Makeover

The possibilities are endless when designing a room makeover.

Room decoration can be a enjoyable activity, since it allows you to express yourself in creative fashion while also creating a comfortable living environment that suits your personality. Decorating is also sometimes stressful, because it requires a lot of work and dedication to completely redesign a room. Designing a room makeover should be done methodically, one element at a time, so that you can be sure you have a cohesive whole you'll be happy with once you're finished.

Things You'll Need

• Graph paper

Instructions

1. Empty the room, if possible, so you can examine it without the preconceived notions of what the room currently contains. This can help you imagine new possibilities for the room in question.

2. Draw a floor plan of the room, so you can experiment with furniture placement and decorations, on graph paper before bringing anything into the room itself.

3. Decide on a color scheme. Color is one of the first things people notice when they enter a room. Color also helps establish an emotional tone. Choose at least two colors that go well together. Lighter colors tend to open a room up and make it look larger, while darker colors could make sleeping easier if you are working on a bedroom and are light sensitive. Look at items you already own and base your color scheme around them to save yourself money. Fabric stores could also provide inspiration.

4. Pick a carpeting that matches your desired color scheme or decide to go with bare floors. When you actually decorate the room, paint first and then add carpeting if you plan to do so.

5. Choose furniture that suits your desired style and goes with the color scheme. For example, cherry furniture tends to suit a classic "Americana" style, while wicker and oak would fit a more traditional country setting.

6. Add decorations that suit your style. If you want a tropical theme, an aquarium or a neon ocean sign could fit the room, while a minimalist approach might include a few black and white photos and not much else. Choose items you love to decorate your room with and change them frequently if inspiration strikes you.

References

• Creative Home Decorating Room by Room: Decorate With Accessories to Show Your Individuality
• Creative Home Decorating Room by Room: Home Decorating Styles
• Creative Home Decorating Room by Room: Choosing Color Schemes