3 Commonly Overlooked Elements Of Home Design

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No matter how interested you might be in your home design, it is highly likely that you can overlook one or two elements. The truth is that everyone is capable of overlooking some important elements when it comes to decorating your home, even if you have some interior design experience.

Regardless, there is always the opportunity to improve and, as long as you follow some simple guidelines, there is no reason why you can’t design your dream home. We’re here to give you a helping hand, as we take a look at some of the most commonly overlooked home design elements. Focus on these simple tips and decorating ideas to improve the the look of your home.

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Exterior Home Design Concerns

For whatever reason, people often forget about the yard and exterior portion of their home when they are trying to update the design. Perhaps it is because you don’t spend much time looking at the outside of your home. In any case, you will want to think about it if you are going to make sure that you’re designing your home in the best way possible.

Some of the exterior features are a little more obvious, such as the garden, but you might have easily overlooked others, such as the roof. But the truth is that even knowing the best roof color and roofing material for your house is an important consideration here, and something you should think about. As long as you are happy with such details, you will be happier with the home in general.

Lighting Designs at Home

Most people just put standard lighting in their home and ordinary bulbs and are down with that. But if you are looking for an interesting design and you don’t mind thinking outside of the box a little, then you will want to make sure that you’re trying out something new altogether. This could mean different types of lightbulbs or replacing old fabric light shades with an interesting new pattern of fabric. Play around with the interior and exterior lighting for a truly original home design you can really be proud of.

Flooring Materials

Although it is arguably one of the most important elements of the home, the flooring is often overlooked. Great flooring should be considered a vital part of home design, and it is something you should look into if you are interested in changing your home design.

The flooring can be a place to really do whatever you want, so it is worth letting your imagination go wild on this front. Throw rugs, tiles, laminate and hard wood are all great flooring options as an alternative to dated wall-to-wall carpeting. Choosing the perfect flooring option will let you enjoy your entire home design even more.

You might even be surprised at how much of a difference tearing out old carpet and replacing it with engineered wood can make to your home. We’ve even seen remarkable transformations using stamped concrete to update the floors in a dark basement and turn the space into a warm and inviting family room.