If you’re thinking about giving your Southern Maryland home a design upgrade, there are some important things to consider before getting started. Whether you’re preparing to sell or simply investing in it for you and your family, adding some updated design details can breathe new life into the property. Some advance preparation will help it go much more smoothly and ensure you achieve an end result you love. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Color Palette

It can be overwhelming when you’re thinking about updating a room in your home and the options feel endless. Creating a color palette helps you refine your focus and provides you with some direction when it comes to choosing paint and decor. It’s also a fun way to spark some inspiration for your design process while also helping you nail down specifics. You can find color palettes online or grab some sample swatches from your local paint store. Choosing a main, neutral color with a couple of accents can help you give your room the perfect amount of comfort and flare.

Do Some Online Research

Along with selecting a color palette, doing some online style research ahead of time can also help you clarify your design ideas. Maybe you’re planning to go rustic, or the mid-century modern style is more your thing—save the images that you find most appealing, and then look for the similarities that link them. This will give you some great information when it comes to perfecting the style of whatever room you’re updating.

Get Professional Advice

If you’re just changing the paint color and adding a few new pieces of furniture, you’ll likely be fine on your own. But for more significant design changes, don’t overlook the benefit of some professional advice. Errors can be costly and take time to repair—working with a good contractor can help you avoid them. If your redesign project feels a bit out of your comfort zone, reach out and get the help you need.

Think Practically

A mistake that homeowners often make when it comes to a redesign is that they get so caught up in style ideas that they stop thinking about how their actual lives will play out in the space. When you’re updating a room, start with how you’re going to use it. What will its function be in daily life? When practicality informs your design, you end up with a finished product that’s not only visually appealing, but also functional and feels like home.

 

If you’d like to talk more about your redesign project, or if you need a recommendation for a local designer or contractor, please reach out. I’m always happy to help.