Categories: Design

Interior Design — No-Fail Tips & Tricks For Living Room Decorating

On http://houseandhome.com/tv, Toronto designer Ali Budd explains how she pulled together a dream room at Elte, and passes on tips for creating livable, inviting spaces.

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  • At last. Deep rich color! Show us more videos with wood trim and deep color walls. I’m not able or willing to whitewash my interior.

  • So they both her 'life'. The accessories are supposed to be eclectic and personal - a reflection of who you are and what you cherish. This is blah, bought personality which has no personality. Design without soul.

  • The only this that sofa is good for would be sleeping. Did you notice how deep the seat is, like a double bed. Not to mention, if this is a family room, there is no place for a television.

  • For those who asked about the no fail tips:
    1. First make a floor plan to figure out what furniture pieces are needed where, how large and considering room flow.
    2. Secondly choose a rug that you love. From there select wall collor and overall pallete.
    3. Use enormous mirror and more mirror surfaces to make the space look larger and brighter, especially when dark moody colours are used.
    4. Choose the comfiest sofa.
    5. Use a space devider such as open book shelves.
    6. Use plants and floweres.
    7. Use a bench for extra seating and conversation but not obstucting the view.
    8. Use impressive chandelier for a luxutrious vision.

    That's what I draw from the video. Although for me the space is overly decorated with meaningless objects and feels cold and impersonal.

  • Love it all but stop chopping pillows !!! Pillows are meant to be an added comfort and a touch of color or texture, not to be crushed up

  • There is a crystal sphere on the table between the two black chairs. Can you tell me where it came from? Thanks

  • I hate the heavy drum beat. It ruins what could be a pleasant presentation. Raspy voice I can deal with, but could work on less projection for a smoother tone .

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