Browsing through interior design and furniture magazines can tempt anyone into creating their own luxurious living space. When it comes to bringing these elegant images to life, however, many homeowners are lost. Thankfully, making your home magazine-worthy isn’t difficult when you know what to do. The following guide will help you build your own fashionable abode.

How to Achieve a Stylish Interior

1. Revamp Your Lighting

Light sources are an essential but often overlooked aspect of design. Where you place your lighting can drastically change the focus and mood of a space. For instance, positioning a light source to illuminate a large piece of art or furniture will make it the focal point of the room. A dramatic chandelier placed in the center of a space can even create a new focus.

2. Create a Color Scheme

Every meticulously designed room you see in a magazine has a color scheme. A well-thought-out palette can bring a room together, while clashing colors make spaces look unorganized and fragmented. Search magazines and websites for tones that suit your tastes. Consider incorporating color with a central statement piece, like a green velvet sofa, or interior paint, such as an accent wall in a vivid shade. 

3. Accessorize

Dressing up shelves gives any room some extra character and flair. Line empty shelving space with accessories, books, and decorative candles to create a stylish but functional appeal. Try staggering accessories of differing heights to build depth, and try to avoid clashing with the predominant color scheme. 

4. Add Some Green

Even the most lavish living room could benefit from a simple potted plant or vase of flowers. Adding greenery to your home brings freshness, life, and color that no decor could replace. If you have a hard time keeping plants around, artificial floral arrangements or ornamental garlands can be just as refreshing.

5. Balance Your Space

It may not be immediately obvious, but part of what makes homes in magazines so aesthetically pleasing is their use of space. Furniture, art, and decor are always carefully arranged to achieve a balance. As you’re designing a room, imagine the space on a grid. Place furnishings along your envisioned vertical lines to build your composition. Avoid crowding a single area, and make sure each major piece has enough room to garner attention.

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