Interior Designing Tips That Do Not Hurt Your Pocket

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Marissa Iocovani: Odd Even Design is an interior design and lifestyle blog where we celebrate our differences through collaboration and discussion about the coolest contemporary furniture and products available. We strive to inspire our readers with DIY projects, design inspiration, color palettes, cool products, advice, snippets of our daily life and humor.

Is there a common misconception about the amount of money you need to spend on designing and decorating your home?

Many times it goes both ways–either people overestimate and it intimidates them so much that they don’t try to tackle anything, or they underestimate and they get discouraged because they can’t tackle everything. For the former, we remind people that information doesn’t cost a thing, and the quickest way to achieving your goals is to know exactly what that goal should be. Figure out your priorities, do the leg work, and determine what you can handle.

Most spaces can be given a facelift with minor changes that will last until you’re ready to take on a larger project. For the latter, we remind our clients that a home is always a work in progress. Home is a place where you curate items over time–as the kids grow, as the seasons change, etc. If you can improve the foundation elements of your room, the rest can come over time. Always remember quality over quantity!

What are some inexpensive design features and factors that can make a room look beautiful?

Clean and de-clutter: It sounds simple, but so many of our clients who wish for more space end up realizing that they aren’t utilizing the space they do have in the best way possible. We also suggest finding furniture pieces that double as additional storage so children’ items can be put away quickly, but always be in easy reach.

Accessorize: Make it personal! If you have kids, create a gallery wall to show off their art. Use accessories to introduce or emphasize a color palette–this is also a great way to experiment with color if you’ve been afraid to try something out.

What are the most common interior design questions that you hear from your clients?

The biggest question is almost always about color–how and where to use it. Color is very personal, and for some very intimidating. For most people, it’s usually better to stick with neutrals on high cost elements and use color in items that are easily swapped out or inexpensive to replace. If you love color and you aren’t afraid to commit, we say go for it!

What are a few of the best ways to help stretch your interior design budget?

Research! Use inspiration images of your favorite items to help you find similar items at a lower price. There is so much great product out there, you’re sure to come across items that will give you the look for less.

What advice would you give people who want their home to have a completely new look at the most affordable price?

The quickest way to a new look is paint–it’s the least expensive way to make a huge change and most people can handle doing it themselves. For a limited budget consider one big change instead of several small ones. Whether your style is traditional or contemporary, if you get the right foundation, you can build upon it over time.

What’s the best way for people to contact your company?

You can contact us by filling out an inquiry form at www.oddevendesign.com or emailing us at oddevendesign@gmail.com. Give us a shout out on Instagram (oddevendesign), Facebook, or Twitter too!

If you are looking to sell or buy your next home in the Houston, Texas area, We work closely with Realtor Ken Reynolds from Century 21 collaborating on home staging and interior designer services for his clients. His website is www.defineyourlifestylehoustonhomes.com

By Marissa Iocovani