Looking to redesign your home? You’re not alone! The interior design industry was valued at an estimated $16 billion in 2019, and it’s only expected to grow.

If you’re planning an upcoming home redesign, we’re here to help. Read on for our best tips for redesigning every room of your home.

Kitchen design tips

There’s just nothing better than a well-designed kitchen. For many families, the kitchen is the most heavily used room in their home. It’s where they cook, eat, entertain and congregate. Use the following tips to make it functional for all of your needs:

1. Opt for classic designs rather than trendy. Kitchen renovations are costly and time consuming. Make sure your design will look good and function 5, 10 and 20 years from now.
2. If you’re working in a small space, choose lighter colours for paint and cabinetry. This will help your kitchen feel larger and look brighter.
3. Think wisely about the placement of your appliances. If possible, install your oven at torso-height. This will make it easier to get heavy items like roasts in and out. Additionally, never install your microwave above your head. That’s a one-way trip to burns from hot liquid spills.
4. Make sure to put ample counter space on both sides of your stove to place cutting boards and other items while cooking.
5. Plan space for both rubbish and recycling. The easier recycling is, the more likely you’ll use it.
6. Install ample cabinets and pantry space. A kitchen will always look neater when dishes and food items can be put away behind closed cabinet doors.
7. Put electrical outlets in clever spaces throughout the kitchen. That way, you’ll always be able to use a plug-in appliance where you’d like. These days, outlets can even be installed in kitchen islands and right into counter-tops.

Bedroom design tips

Dreaming of turning your bedroom into the ultimate retreat? We’re here to help. Here are our favourite bedroom makeover tips:

8. Paint colour can be the ultimate determinant of mood. For a spa-like setting, choose a light-neutral paint like beige, off-white or a light sea-foam. For a cosier feeling, choose deep jewel tones like navy or deep maroon.
9. Purchase furniture that doubles as storage. The more places to put things away, the more likely you’ll keep things clean. Opt for bedside tables, dressers and armoires with multiple drawers. Additionally, a tall bed frame and a bed skirt can cover under-the-bed storage solutions.
10. Don’t rely on ceiling lighting. Place several lamps in key places around the room, including on bedside tables and next to any seating. This will help create better mood lighting and make a smoother transition to bedtime.
11. Choose furniture according to the size of your room. While you may dream of a king size bed, it will probably take up too much space in a smaller bedroom. Conversely, for a larger space, scale up furniture size accordingly.
12. Think outside the box when it comes to your headboard. Sometimes, a cleverly installed piece of artwork or gallery wall behind the bed can achieve the same thing in terms of focal point, and can be much more economical!

Bathroom design tips

Bathrooms are notoriously hard spaces to design. They’re usually compact spaces; many bathrooms only have enough space for a toilet, a sink and a small stand-up shower. But no matter the size, a bathroom needs to be functional. Here’s our advice:

13. Think vertically when it comes to storage. You can find over-the-toilet storage solutions, install higher shelves for unsightly items and more.
14. Similarly, opt for a sink that has under-the-counter storage, rather than a pedestal sink.
15. Consider a recessed medicine cabinet. It won’t take up as much space inside your bathroom, but will provide just as much storage for your toothbrush, toiletries, vegan CBD oil, and more.
16. Choose a clear glass door for your shower. It will make your bathroom feel larger than a shower curtain can.
17. Don’t over decorate. Bathrooms need to be kept clean, and too much clutter makes for too many places for dust and germs to settle.
18. Install a ceiling light, if possible. This will provide additional lighting, which will make the room look significantly larger.

With these 18 design tips, you’ll be able to elevate your home and create new spaces that you can’t get enough of.

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