Designing is a process

I am currently embarking on doing an overhaul of my family room.  In a previous post, I mentioned my family room was one the first rooms I decorated and I wasn't really sure of my style at the time.  I was just going for something that looked nice.  Well a couple years have gone by and not only have I grown into my style, I have grown as a person.  I am very much a simple girl. I like the natural essence of things.  My home is turning into a modern farmhouse boho space that I love.  I wanted to take you with me, to get in my head a bit, so you can see my process and all that goes into creating a livable space. Designing is a process and should not be rushed.

Budget

If money were no object, I'm sure we all would buy whatever we wanted without thinking twice. That is not my reality.  We have bills, kids, and goals that we have set for ourselves, so money has to be used wisely. My goal is to spend less rather than more.  When creating a budget look at things you need right now opposed to the things you can maybe wait on.  For example, getting a new tv stand would be nice but our current one will match with the new decor and can be purchased at a later date.  Once you figure out the things you need, develop your budget accordingly.  It's important to stick to budget.  It can be done, just remain focused and disciplined.




Planning

Most professional designers like to create mood boards which give you a visual for how you want your space to look. I'm not an interior designer but I love to do this when designing a room. This can be done using any kind of editing software like Photoshop. I have even seen tutorials about how to create mood boards with Canva which a free site.  But the easiest way to gather all of your inspirations into one place is to create a board on Pinterest.  On Pinterest I like to pin colors, rooms, textiles, art, and even quotes or words to help me to convey a feeling. In our "family room"  I want it to represent my tribe.  A place everyone wants to be after a long day of work, school, soccer practice etc.  A place where we can cozy up under a blanket, play our favorite board game, put on a performance, or binge watch our favorite show. COZY, INVITING, and COMFORTABLE.  



Color Scheme

Come up with a palette of colors that you want to use to design your space.  I like to stick with 2-3 colors and an accent color to round everything out.  I love working with neutrals (white, creams grays, and black).  Black is the color that I use to tie in all areas  of my home to bring a bit of cohesiveness.  My pop of color will be through greenery.



Finally make your shopping list and shop smart.  Be creative, shop clearance, thrift, and most importantly never pay retail.  Most stores have weekly coupons and sales so plan and shop accordingly. I will be sharing my family room redo in a series of posts coming soon.