{"id":9207,"date":"2024-10-28T20:31:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T00:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/3-tips-for-making-interior-design-rules-your-own\/"},"modified":"2024-10-28T20:31:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T00:31:01","slug":"3-tips-for-making-interior-design-rules-your-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/3-tips-for-making-interior-design-rules-your-own\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips for Making Interior Design Rules Your Own"},"content":{"rendered":"

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And so if you\u2019re looking to put your own spin on things, here are 3 tips to help you break (or bend) the rules in a way that feels totally you.<\/p>\n

Know the Rule Before You Break It<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Design rules exist for a reason\u2014they usually help things look balanced or functional. But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t change things up.<\/p>\n

First, take some time to understand why a rule is there in the first place. For example, the idea that small spaces should be painted light colors is to make them feel bigger. But if you love the look of dark tones, you can still make it work. For example, maybe instead of going all-in on a dark wall color, you can use it on just one wall or pair it with lighter furniture. The key is to break the rule intentionally so that your space still feels cohesive. This way, you\u2019re blending the design principles with your personal style<\/a> rather than tossing the rulebook out the window.<\/p>\n

Mix Your Personal Style with Design Basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We all have our own sense of style, whether it\u2019s modern, boho, or a little bit of everything. And the great thing is, you can weave that into basic design principles without losing that personal touch.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say the \u201crule\u201d is that neutrals make for a timeless look, but you love bold colors. You can still stick with neutrals for bigger pieces like a sofa and bring in color with smaller things, like art, rugs, or an upholstered bench<\/a>. That way, you\u2019re playing by the rules but also adding your own flair. Think of it as building a foundation with the basics, then layering in what makes your space feel like home.<\/p>\n

Focus on Comfort, Not Just Looks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A perfectly styled room is great and all, but it also needs to work for you.<\/p>\n

Design rules might tell you that every living room needs a coffee table, but if it clutters your space<\/a> or doesn\u2019t fit your lifestyle, feel free to skip it. Instead, maybe you use side tables or an ottoman\u2014whatever makes the room feel comfortable and functional for your everyday life.<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, the best design choices are the ones that make your space feel comfortable and livable, not just pretty. If a space looks great but doesn\u2019t work for how you actually live, it\u2019s time to tweak things to fit your needs, even if that means breaking a few rules. Really!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Yes, interior design can feel like there\u2019s a bunch of rules you need to follow. But the truth is, those rules are more like suggestions. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9208,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9207","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9207","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9207"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9207\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9208"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9207"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9207"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}