One of the most exciting things about owning a home is the freedom to make it a reflection of who you are. You can tear down walls to create a new floorplan, rip up the carpet and or do any other update that your heart desires. Once you have decided to start a renovation in your home, the best way to approach the project is to take it one room at a time.

Now, the million-dollar question is, “Where do I begin?” Planning out the transformation of a space will help ensure success and continuous love of the home you create. Here are some helpful tips on approaching a room makeover!

List Out Your Needs & Wants

Manage your developing expectations for this renovation by sorting the changes into two categories: needs and wants. Allocate your budget according to these lists. Things that are essential to a space, like a comfortablemattressandclothing storagein a bedroom, should take precedence.

一旦你知道你在必要项目上的预算是如何花费的，那么像paint和décor口音这样的化妆品更新就会出现。

Find Your Style Inspiration

考虑你的风格，以及它如何转化为你的家。它是复古农家乐、都市工业风、当代风还是兼而有之?浏览我们的生活方式，找到适合您独特的室内风格的范围。

Define your overall color scheme. Think about what color you want to paint the walls and ensure that the furniture you choose will complement it. If you’re installing wood flooring, consider its color also.

Create a vision board using print and social media. Platforms likePinterestare a great way to curate your dream space in a single place. You can also discover new styles that are trending in the interior design space.

Bring the Measurements

Measure your space and measure it carefully! If you want to upgrade the size of your bed or mattress, measure out the space to find what fits in the space. When shopping for new pieces, bring the log of your floor plan’s measurements to the store to choose the best options. And don’t forget your measuring tape!

Create a sketch of your rooms floor plan without any furniture in it and start experimenting with potential combinations. Keep in mind the way light changes the space throughout the day. Follow guides on Pinterest for creating a furniture layout that is optimized for your space’s floor plan. Start by adding things that are necessary for the space, like a bed in the master or a desk in a home office. Then dress up the room with portioned of space for things likestorageanddécor accents.

对于那些正在改变整个空间美学的人，这里有一个额外的装修技巧!每天给你的空间拍照，找出光线在空间中的作用。你的房间在日落前的黄金时间充满了光吗?窗外的大树遮蔽了你的房间吗?根据光线整理空间布局和décor。

Furnish the Space

Now the fun part, actually bringing your new space to life! You have budgeted, researched and measured for the renovation. Before your new furnishings arrive, check out our deliveryguideto get the space ready!

If you feel inspired to start a room makeover, share it with us by tagging #MyAshleyHomeon Instagram! You might even be featured on our feed. For more inspiration for each room of your home, browse ourPinterest指南、趋势和影响者合作。