{"id":5542,"date":"2016-12-12T11:29:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T11:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/inspiration-and-ideas\/?p=5542"},"modified":"2023-02-01T15:42:06","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T15:42:06","slug":"5-key-decorating-tips-to-make-any-room-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/inspiration-and-ideas\/5-key-decorating-tips-to-make-any-room-better\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Key Decorating Tips to Make Any Room Better"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There are some important principles that guide interior designers to ensure a great result every time. And these aren\u2019t tricks or skills that take years to master. Anyone can do them from day one. Consider this a foundation for developing your own quirky, creative, rule-breaking intuition. Though his article,<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> Boca do Lobo<\/a><\/strong> reveals<em><strong> 5<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<em><strong>Key Decorating Tips to Make Any Room Better.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">1. Pick the Paint Color Last<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29472\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29472\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/coolors-collection\/coffee-and-side-tables\/eden-side-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-29472 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/bocadolobo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/12-Key-Decorating-Tips-to-Make-Any-Room-Better-4.jpg\" alt=\"12-key-decorating-tips-to-make-any-room-better-4\" width=\"620\" height=\"802\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/coolors-collection\/coffee-and-side-tables\/eden-side-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Request Price \u2013 Side Table\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There are thousands of paint colors with various tints, tones and shades. And each one looks different from home to home, because light sources vary, meaning what looks good in your current home might not in your new one. You want the color that best complements your upholstery, artwork, rug and whatever else. You can pick that color only if your stuff is actually inside your home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> See Also:\u00a0<a title=\"10 Black Luxury Bathroom Design Ideas\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/inspiration-and-ideas\/10-black-luxury-bathroom-design-ideas-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 BLACK LUXURY BATHROOM DESIGN IDEAS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29471\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/limited-edition\/coffee-and-side-tables\/empire-center-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-29471 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/bocadolobo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/12-Key-Decorating-Tips-to-Make-Any-Room-Better-3.jpg\" alt=\"12-key-decorating-tips-to-make-any-room-better-3\" width=\"620\" height=\"759\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/limited-edition\/coffee-and-side-tables\/empire-center-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">REQUEST PRICE \u2013 Center Table <\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2. Give Your Furniture Some Breathing Room<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/limited-edition\/seating-others\/versailles\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-29476 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/bocadolobo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/12-Key-Decorating-Tips-to-Make-Any-Room-Better-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"12-key-decorating-tips-to-make-any-room-better-1\" width=\"620\" height=\"442\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Resist overcrowding a room. Gracious and <strong>contemporary living rooms<\/strong> means space to maneuver with ease. You don\u2019t need to fill up a\u00a0space with lots of <strong>luxury\u00a0furniture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> See Also:\u00a0<a title=\"The Best of Home Office Design\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/inspiration-and-ideas\/best-home-office-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST OF HOME OFFICE DESIGN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29477\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29477\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/en\/heritage\/suspension\/duke-ceiling-lamp.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-29477 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/bocadolobo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/12-Key-Decorating-Tips-to-Make-Any-Room-Better-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"12-key-decorating-tips-to-make-any-room-better-2\" width=\"620\" height=\"856\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/en\/heritage\/suspension\/duke-ceiling-lamp.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">REQUEST PRICE \u2013 Suspension Lamp<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The wall lamps shown here, for example, stand out because they don\u2019t have to fight for attention.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">3. Hang Artwork at the Right Height<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Design galleries<\/strong> and museums hang artwork so that the midline (center) of each piece is 57 inches to 60 inches from the floor. And you should do the same. In a room like this, where the ceilings soar, there might be a tendency to hang the art higher. But remember: It needs to relate to <i>human<\/i> scale, not the structure\u2019s scale.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27587\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27587\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/coolors-collection\/coffee-and-side-tables\/eden-patina\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-27587 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/bocadolobo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/eden-patina-cover.jpg\" alt=\"5 Key Decorating Tips to Make Any Room Better\" width=\"620\" height=\"887\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27587\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/coolors-collection\/coffee-and-side-tables\/eden-patina\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">REQUEST PRICE \u2013 Center Table <\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you\u2019re not sure, take a picture. This can give you a sense of whether a larger or smaller piece of art is needed.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">4. Know How to Arrange Furniture on a Rug<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There are basically three ways you can arrange<strong> luxury furniture<\/strong> on your rug. The first is all on: The rug is large enough to place all of the furniture legs on top of it. This creates a more luxurious feel. For this, bigger is better.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29484\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29484\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brabbu.com\/en\/rugs\/gobi-rug\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-29484 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/bocadolobo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/12-Key-Decorating-Tips-to-Make-Any-Room-Better-3-2.jpg\" alt=\"5 Key Decorating Tips to Make Any Room Better\" width=\"620\" height=\"756\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brabbu.com\/en\/rugs\/gobi-rug\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">REQUEST PRICE \u2013 RUG<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>All off:<\/b> If you have a small room, keeping all legs off the rug is a great cost-effective choice. You don\u2019t want to pick too small a rug, though, or it may look insignificant, like an afterthought. The rug should appear as though it could touch the front legs of each of the seating pieces. This approach is best suited when you\u2019re layering a pattern over a larger solid or textured rug.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Front on:<\/b> Put just the front feet of all your seating pieces on the rug to tie the arrangement together visually and create a well-defined space while lending a feeling of openness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">5. Be Bold<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Personality is what makes a space great. Make your own statement and have fun. The more you try, the more you will begin to see what works and what doesn\u2019t. Incorporate unexpected elements for drama.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28811\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28811\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/soho-collection\/sideboards\/soho\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-28811 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/bocadolobo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/10-Outstanding-Trends-to-Try-At-Home-This-Fall-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"939\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/soho-collection\/sideboards\/soho\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">REQUEST PRICE \u2013 Sideboard <\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you like\u00a0this article, let us know by leaving a comment bellow. And don\u00b4t forget to follow us on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bocadolobo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Pinterest<\/strong> <\/a>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/bocadolobo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Instagram<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>See Also:\u00a0<a title=\"How Millennials\u2019 Bedrooms Look Around The World\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/inspiration-and-ideas\/millennials-bedrooms-look-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HOW MILLENNIALS\u2019 BEDROOMS LOOK AROUND THE WORLD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are some important principles that guide interior designers to ensure a great result every time. And these aren\u2019t tricks or skills that take years to master. 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