Friday, May 29, 2015

To keep up with the latest interior design trends and preferences, homeowners should consider patterns discussed on social media. Some of the styles that show up on sites like Pinterest can give you visual ideas to use as a reference when working with professional home design consultants later.

Here are a few ideas for redecorating your home based on the styles and colors currently trending on Pinterest, based on a survey's collection of 250 pinned room photos on the social media platform. Finding out about all of the different home fashions others are trying out is a great way to plan a redesign.

• Pick one idea at a time: Pinterest presents a lot of redecorating options all at once, so it may be easier to narrow down your search to look for the things you like in one particular room and try that out before moving onto the next one. For example, you could look for furniture or wall patterns that you like first and then find a custom window treatment that matches it later. This way, you're not overwhelming yourself with choices and you're ensuring that the drapes or custom window fashions you select are complementing an already finished design scheme.
• Prioritize the bedrooms: The most popular room listed in the survey of Pinterest was the bedroom, which made up for 40 percent of the total pinned images. With more bedroom inspirations to take note of from Pinterest, it may be easier to start with this area for a new look and then work your way out through redesigning the living room, kitchen, patio and other rooms. However, each room will also likely have their own specifics that you'll need to remember when renovating. 
• Use unique storage options: Many of the photos in Pinterest's home decor section involve storing and displaying different items or trinkets around the house in a unique way. Whether it's placing vintage clocks on a distressed wooden shelf or vases and cups on top of a lit cabinet to draw the eye, these images can offer a great way to spruce up the look of a room while doubling as handy storage spaces.
• White and cream-colored walls and furniture: Far and away, the most popular color for both walls and furniture was listed as "white/cream," making up 35 percent of the pinned wall entries — and it was even more popular for furniture. You can bring this color into the home and make it part of a larger decor scheme by selecting matching custom window treatments.

Once you have settled on a new look for your home, you can work with professional designers to help you put your new design ideas in place. Contact Metropolitan Window Fashions to arrange a free at-home design consultation  today to find out how custom window treatments can add to your house's style. You can also visit our Pinterest page to see some new interior design ideas yourself.

Summer is finally here, which means now is the perfect time to give your home that interior design revamp you have been wanting for a while. But just because the weather is heating up and the kids are out of school for the year doesn't mean your life will be slowing down any time soon. In fact, it can be nearly impossible to find the time to tackle your growing to-do list, which can make scheduling a home redesign somewhat difficult.

The good news, however, is that there are plenty of ways you can refresh the look of your household without having to take too much time out of your daily schedule. Little changes here and there can certainly add up to a whole new look and feel for a room, so don't feel as if you have to make such drastic decisions when redesigning. In fact, it is often the smaller details that can make or break a home, so those areas are where you should be keeping an eye out.

Here are a few tips to help you redesign your home efficiently:

• Add lighting to any room: If you want to liven up a space, make sure that there is adequate lighting. An additional table lamp or light on the ceiling can really brighten up any room, which can make it feel new again. This is especially important in central areas such as the living room, where good lighting is essential.
• Clear out what you don't need: The easiest way to change up your home is by getting rid of any clutter that has piled up over the years. By simply tossing out or donating what you no longer need or use, every room will feel fresh and vibrant once again. Your living room should be open and versatile for various activities and circumstances, such as holiday parties.
• Invest in new dining table accessories: New dining accessories will encourage you to socialize more often by throwing elegant dinner parties for your friends and family. Purchase some new linens for the table to give it a quick but effective makeover. You should also consider some new coasters or even a decorative vase for cost-effective but statement-making ways to accessorize the space.

Custom window treatments are one of the best ways to add an aesthetic appeal to your home while also helping to keep it feeling warm and cozy. To learn more first-hand about how window treatments can complement your home and bring out a whole new look in familiar spaces, schedule a free at-home appointment with a design professional from Metropolitan Window Fashions. Our main goal is to help you create a home that you will absolutely fall in love with every time you see it.