Ana Maria Designs

View Original

How to Make Your Interior Design More Functional

Pulling a room together to create a functional and stylish house has never been easy. From the paints to use, the furniture, and the lights, an interior design process requires well-thought plans. If you plan to renovate your room or just freshen it up, you need to choose the right design elements to give your house the best look. In this guide, we will share the top three practical tips for functional interior design. Check them out:

1. Declutter

The easiest and fastest method to make your space more functional is to declutter. You should remove any wrongly kept items in the house and keep them in storage cabinets. Alternatively, you can decide to gift out what you no longer. When you declutter, you create more space in your house, which leaves your room more functional.

2. Add Storage

You might need extra cabinets to store the things which you no longer need. Even the commonly used items could look better when stored well in the house. You can create cabinets in the bathroom, in the kitchen, and in the living too. If your home is small, don't be afraid to utilize the vertical space. But still, don't overfill the storage closets.

3. Define Spaces

Today's modern designs focus too much on open plans. However, you should still define your spaces even with the open plan arrangement to ensure that the dining remains dining and the living area remains the same. You can do this by using your accessories, furniture, and lighting. 

For instance, you can install unique lights on each defined space of your room, such as the dining area, to differentiate it from the rest of your house. In the end, you should have enough free space, less clutter, and a well-arranged home that is more functional.

Now that you have handy tips to make your interior design more functional, be creative, and make the right changes to your interior.  For more help with your interior design, contact us.