Introduction
The staff at Meier Paul are happy to share some advice on interior upgrades. A handful of elements in an interior will make or break the room. Focusing on the items that make the biggest impact will give you the most bang for your buck.
LIGHT FIXTURES
Nothing outdates a space faster than an old light fitting. Upgrading your light fixture not only creates a ceiling centerpiece but gives you control over your bulb efficiency and visual light temperature.
AREA RUG
This is a game changer. The best way to maximise your investment is to purchase a rug that fits all your furniture. It creates a separate space without the need for walls. Interior designers use this technique in commercial spaces, and it works wonders in homes with the popular open space layouts.
WINDOW COVERINGS
Windows play a vital role in the perception of light and space in a room. Elements like heat and privacy prevent most windows from reaching floor to ceiling height. Window coverings like drapery do a fantastic job of creating the illusion of added height and space. The key to these coverings is installing them higher and wider than the natural frame of the window. Drapery creates diffused light that spreads farther into the room.
TOUCHABLE SURFACES
Touch is one of our most powerful senses and it’s at the forefront of interior design. The closer something is to our senses the more invested we are in its presence. Focus on the items can be easily touched to create a base of great quality styling.
FURNITURE
It’s not a mystery that furniture is an important investment. Selecting the centrepieces to spend the extra cash on is less confusing than it looks. Furniture serves a few purposes; holding items, holding storage, and holding people. The largest pieces are usually the ones that ‘hold people’, these are the items to focus on. Items like sofas and bed frames are a great place to start. You can rank your furniture by how much time is spent on each piece, this is a tool to ensure you invest in the items you will use every day.
