Home Design Inspiration & Resources
Finding a lack of true inspiration? Whether you want your space to be practical, artistic, emotional, trendy, or historical, finding inspiration can sometimes be difficult. Here are a few places to look when you're feeling uninspired.
- Your closet. Look through your current wardrobe, and those of your family. You'll see colors and combinations that you find appealing and that you enjoy wearing. These same colors can translate to your home's interior design.
- Jewelry. Precious stones have amazing hues. Use a favorite piece as a starting point for a room's color palette.
- Vintage styles. Check out antique stores and thrift shops to find trends in colors and design that you might not consider.
- Travel. Think about decorating based on your favorite travel destinations (or aspirations). Asian or African, rustic or luxurious: your taste in travel says a lot about the things you enjoy and the way you wish to spend your time.
- Museums, auctions, & antiques. Especially if you are interested in period furniture, you may want to visit the decorative arts departments at local historic museums. Antique dealers will also be able to help you put a room together that is historically relevant.
- Television. Never underestimate the design flair of television sets. In addition to decorating programs on HGTV, Discovery, or the DIY network, look at the sets behind your favorite prime-time programs to find inspirations.