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As we begin our discussion about room design, we should probably determine the difference between designing a space and decorating one. I will be talking about interior design, not differing dcor tastes. Interior design really refers more to the functionality and physicality of the room. Decorating is what is done after the major design is laid out. In addition, it is based more on individual preferences. I would like to present you with a list of what I consider to be the most important and basic components of designing a room.

1. Probably the most important piece of our design puzzle is that the room must be proportionate to those who will use it. This is not nearly as complicated as it sounds. It just means that all the parts should match in size relative to each other. Say you are designing a room for a toddler. A king size bed in his room that measures 10 by 12 would be the definition of disproportionate. That bed does not fit in that room or with that person. It is not a matter of taste it is just true.

2. Always remember to let that sun shine in! Nothing compares to natural lighting. It makes any room come to life. When making sure that your room lets in enough sunlight, keep in mind this is one time that there is no such thing as too much!

3. Lets stop here for a little breather. Take a deep breath. Now let it out slowly. Okay, now that was not just a recess. It is our next big piece. We need air. Design your room with that in mind. Give ample space for airflow. It makes the room cooler and more crisp and fresh. If you obeyed guideline two, then your ample light-providing windows can also get that air moving. If you were unable or unwilling to have many windows installed, then do not forget that there are other options for creating airflow. Fans placed strategically can increase the flow. In addition, there are some great rooftop ventilation systems available.

4. Everyone needs their space. Design must reflect that need. You should be able to move about freely in your room. We have many doors in bedrooms. Just the entrance and a closet are basic. If you have a suite with a bathroom attached or have an outside door, it becomes more challenging to design a room that allows free movement. Just remember that a challenge does not mean it is impossible. Working within limits, can still provide enough space with some smart planning.

5. Although I did mention earlier that interior design was different than decorating, there are some points where the two can intersect. You need to remember that there are certain things that should be included or at least left room for in your design plan. This is definitely one place where you can express a bit more creativity. Simple things like light fixtures and window dressings can be included. They can add to the design and the dcor at the same time.

I hope that this list gets you excited at the prospect of designing a bedroom. This is only a short overview of some of the important basics of interior design. There are many resources out there if you would like to delve further into this topic. If nothing else, I know that the next time you are visiting someones house, you will be looking to see if they read this article, too. If not, you may want to show them.

If you are looking for new ways to decorate your home. Check out Birdhouses and more at this website. They have a fantastic selection of home decor.

Picture your home, having every room decorated exactly the way you had pictured it and the way you wanted each room to look. You are content and happy in your home and with your choices of dcor, a month goes by, six months goes by and then all of a sudden you start to feel like each room or maybe just one or two rooms still feel like they are missing something.

Almost every person I know goes through this feeling at some point and the good news here is that you do not have to spend tons of money to rectify that missing piece and you can actually do this without having to completely redo an entire room or house.

I had a friend once who was on the verge of going into the hospital for surgery, but prior to that she decided she wanted to completely redecorate her living room, something she had just completed a year prior. She received a lot of compliments on her choices of colors and style for that living room and for the life of me, I could not figure out why she was already going to change it. I joked and told her that she should just study to be a home decorator and decorate other peoples homes so she did not feel the need to redecorate hers every year. That can be a costly hobby when you get right down to it.

She had already prepped her furniture with plastic and bought some new paint when she found out she had to have surgery and would not be able to complete her redecorating project prior to being hospitalized. This was when I decided I was going to show her what subtle little additions to a room or sudden changes to a room could do for the room and the huge impact it would have on saving money.

While she was in the hospital, I removed the plastic from her furniture, returned the paint she had bought and I started brainstorming. It did not take me long to figure out what to add to this room or change about this room that would make a world of difference to her so I set those plans in motion.

From that experience, I bring this article to give you some tips and tricks on little additions to any room that can perk it up as well as getting the shell of the room completed with finishing touches.

First, plants and flowers are the best addition to any room. The only thing you have to be careful for here is lighting and making sure that these plants or flowers will be cared for because nothing looks more hideous than to walk into a room and see wilted or dead flowers in a vase or a dead plant lying on the floor. If you want, go artificial on this idea because it will take the worry out of caring so much. Artificial plants and flowers only require an occasional dusting.

Second, take some of the nick-knacks or collections in a room and put them on shelves on the wall, not only will this change the atmosphere of the room all together, it will take away the cluttered feeling that sometimes a room can get when it is overwhelmed with collectibles and nick-knacks. Adding a picture collage to a room can make a huge difference too, so break out the photo albums and get creative.

Take a good hard look at the floor and picture a perfect area rug or accent rug somewhere in the room. Area rugs sometimes are the only thing that needs to be added to the room to give it that one last finishing touch. Area rugs are also great for protecting the flooring from high traffic or heavy furniture.

To finish my previous story, all I did was add a hanging plant and a floor plant opposite of the hanging plant in the living room, and I bought an inexpensive area rug for the room and placed it under her coffee table. When she returned home from her hospital stay, she was completely beside herself because she could not believe what those small things did for that room and she was elated. We took the money she spent on the paint that I returned and went out and had a great dinner that night. Needless to say, I was able to prove my point without being offensive and she was very grateful of my efforts to help her out.

Sometimes, the smallest changes in life are the more profound and impressive changes.

If you are looking for new ways to decorate your home. Check out Birdhouses and more at this website. They have a fantastic selection of home decor.