Home Decor Ideas for Beginners

1. Name your style

Start by describing your style as eclectic, Indian, western, village, vintage and elegant chic. Having descriptive words helps you clarify what you are and are not. Start by thinking about how you want your home to feel, look and function.

High5Store gives you choice of decor and furnishing ranging from the store Jaipur Handicrafts & Fashions with some eclectic crockery; very Indian collectibles from store Karigaari; truly western boxes and flowers, ethnic village style Indian baskets from store Rope International, funky items from store Short Circuit and elegant wall paintings and murals from store Farah Art Creations.

2. Collect pictures

Get inspirational pictures from magazines, books, internet, Pinterest, and blogs. Look at the pictures collectively and you will notice common denominators.

3. Be confident and get going

Fill your home with things you love and don’t be apologetic ever. Most importantly don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

Here are ten big ideas or hot patterns, cool trends and smart tips for a fresh look at home.

a. Geometric designs – Hexagon, trapezoid, polyhedron, words you haven’t heard since school are emerging to describe new motifs on furniture and accessories.

b. Ethnic prints andcharm – People are bringing a little bit of the ethniclook to their places in the city by traditional craftsmanship from Rajasthan, quilts and comforters with jaipuri hand block prints etc.

c. New digs for plants – Vertical gardens, lush ferns, spiky air plants, hanging gardens and vessels made from unusual materials are all unconventional and increasingly popular.

d. Raw wood – Woods latest look is au naturel. Unfinished wood, reclaimed pieces and anything with a grainy look is fabulous.

e. Exposed light – The exposed bulbs come in a variety of shapes, all designed to show of the coils, try them above the kitchen or in an entry.

f. Sustainable and handmade materials – Have gone from humble to high style.

g. Gilt is glam again – Yellow metals, hammered, polished or antiqued are back forever.h. Virtual designs – Submit your style, dimensions, photos and wishes and get custom plan from

various Internet websites.i. Imperfect insignia – Hand drawn, irregular lines soften the bold motif into a livable pattern.

j. Great design + mass e-tail – E-shopping destinations continue to pair up with talented designers gives a signature style to a home.