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Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Interior Design: An Introduction

The field of interior design has long been associated with snooty designers who charge their customers an arm and a leg for their services. Today, however, that’s no longer the case, with increasing numbers of homeowners taking a ‘do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to both interior design and home décor.

This website is dedicated to the increasingly popular notion of DIY interior design, along with a host of related topics. Here, readers will find numerous tips from people passionate about the subject on how to arrange their home or office interiors to achieve the optimal aesthetic effect.

The Basics: Color and Texture

One doesn’t need a PhD in the arts to know what looks good and what does not. At this website, amateur interior designers can find a range of well-written material on the most basic elements of interior design – namely, color and texture.

For example, readers can learn the simple ‘three-color rule’ that is sure to enliven any living space. They can also learn to appreciate the importance of texture to interior design, especially as it pertains to fabrics and textiles.

Furniture and Accessories

This website also devotes an entire section to how to choose the right furniture and home accessories. Frequently updated posts will alert readers on where to find high-quality (albeit reasonably-priced) furniture, and the most aesthetically pleasing ways of arranging it in one’s home.

What’s more, visitors to this site can engage in discussions with other like-minded readers, with whom they can exchange their ideas, advice, and recommendations on all things related to interior design.