Making home design decisions can often seem scary because they’re often permanent. This comes up when you’re deciding how to re-tile a room or whether you should buy that expensive piece of furniture. Designing well takes courage, but chances are you’ve already been doing an excellent job and you just don’t realize it! Now’s the time to take a look around your house and think about the ways that you’re succeeding as a home designer! Find the confidence to keep pushing toward your dream house!
When you walk into your home does it make you smile? Even if it’s just a little, momentary lift as you enter the door it’s a surefire sign that you’ve crafted a good home. Try to pinpoint which element is making you happy and use the answer to help drive your forward, creative design momentum!
Even if your home is making you smile upon entry there might be an element or two that you notice that takes the smile off your face. Is there a design decision you regret or a DIY project that seems like a huge mistake in hindsight? We all make mistakes and it can be frustrating when it’s a mistake that has to now live in the home with you. But this is a natural part of the design process. Learn from the mistake and don’t let it get your confidence down! Make sure you remain open to trying new things, even if there’s the possibility of making a mistake!
Feeling guilty about a big purchase is often a problem people face in their design journey. Avoid this guilt by doing your homework before making a big purchase! Researching and narrowing down all the options will ensure that you feel confident and ready to pull the trigger on an expensive new item. Feel good about in, not guilty!
Remember, you’re never going to be done with your home’s design. As you grow and change, so too will your style. This is a lifelong process and if you learn to trust yourself and your design instincts then you’ll be much happier in the long run. Find the positives from what you’ve already created and you’ll be smiling in no time!
Read the full article here: Signs You’re Doing Decorating Right (Even When You Don’t Think So)