The Facebook group Creative Interiors & Exteriors Design Ideas is full of practical advice on home and garden design. The best part is that it’s coming from people actively living and further nurturing their spaces to make them the most inviting little corners of the earth. Scroll down to find their best posts, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that caught your eye the most!
While you’re at it, make sure to check out a conversation with Claire Douglas, DIY and home interiors blogger, and luxury designer Eddie Rider, who kindly agreed to share some tips on how to make our homes feel good.
Additionally, Douglas recommends against rushing into things. “Get samples of paints, materials, and textures and test them in every light, as they will look different at different times of the day as the sun moves and they will look different in natural vs. artificial light.”
She emphasizes again that people shouldn’t overlook the power of color and how it can affect our mood, energy, and happiness. “Consider how you want to use a space and how you want to feel when you're in it and look for colours that promote these feelings. For example, green is a great colour known for its calming effects, whereas red is very energizing and can easily lead to overstimulation of the senses.”
For those who want to make rental properties more welcoming and comfortable, Douglas advises emphasizing the strengths of the home and distracting the eye from the negatives that can’t be changed. Moreover, she suggests, “Set a colour palette for styling, e.g., cushions, sofa covers, throws, stick-on tiles, rugs, art, flowers and plants, lamps, ornaments, books, accessories and freestanding furniture.”
“Add character by using a mixture of old and new by adding vintage and preloved,” she mentions. “Console tables or sideboards are also a great way to add style to a rental, as they are freestanding and come in a huge range of shapes and sizes, so they can be squeezed into narrow or shallow spaces.”
Lastly, Rider concluded by saying, “Think about your budget and plan, plan and plan ahead of time. Have a game plan. You do want an overall vibe and cohesiveness.”
