At Marrs, http://www.marrscurtains.com.au/ we see hundreds of clients every year. Each and every client faces the challenge of wanting to make their home look like the front cover of a magazine, whilst still having furnishings that fit in with their lifestyle. In making recommendations to clients, we always propose a few solutions and work with the client to satisfy their goals. In decorating there are endless options to make a window look fantastic or to make a space work, the challenge is to create something that echoes the clients "music".
Your home should be a place for you and your family. Representing your personality and values. It should be an extension of the person that you are everyday. Decorating a home to look exactly like the latest display home, may not create the atmosphere that you want for your family and friends. What colours do you love? Do you want a calm household? A busy household? Do you like to change themes regularly?
Next time you look to decorate a space, think about the personality you want the room to have, and what emotion you want to achieve out of the room when you spend time in it.
So yes, definitely gain ideas from display homes, and keep up with modern trends but don't be scared to put your personal spin on a room. The houses i most love visiting are not always the most up to date in style, but have been created with love - you can tell the difference!
