How to Mold Your Design Aesthetic:

Many home owners have a deep interest for interior design. They will pick up magazines that feature homeowners around the country that have problems decorating a space and editors and writer will offer many solutions how to fix the problem. Some homeowners will even try to copy designers that have a keen eye for design, shape and color and will try to implement these features in their own home.

While noted interior designers have gone through many years of school and many hours of working with design professionals, home owners will be happy to know that they don't have to go through years of training to become an expert interior designer for their own home. Simply put, homeowners should choose major furnishing pieces and colors they enjoy looking at and work outward from there. You don't need a degree in interior design to know what you like and what looks good with other pieces in the home.

One thing to remember in interior design is that there is usually one major piece of furniture in each room that becomes a focal point that your eyes are attracted to. For example, in the entry way of a home, a crystal chandelier or a wrought iron chandelier is strategically placed among the first steps when you enter a home. Even though the light is perched above people that enter the home, a high quality crystal chandelier will cause many guests to stop in their tracks and admire the piece of work before they continue on through the home.

Lighting can also set the mood for each room. For example, a kitchen is expected to be well lit, so assume that a bright lighting fixture should shine light on the work space, stove area and bar for entertaining. Master bedrooms and bathrooms are often times a sanctuary for home owners, so opt for light dimming switches so you can regulate how much light you want at a single time. Living rooms can either shed light on entertainment centers or seating arrangements. Try implementing a crystal chandelier in this room if you want the area to provide a welcoming and comfortable mood.

After you have these major furnishings in place, pick up pieces that will directly correlate with the colors and styles. You know what you like and don't try to pick out anything that clash with your established design preference. Stick with your instincts and you will have a distinct interior design eye in no time.