Sherry Rioux has Lasting Design Choices for First Time Buyers!

Moving into Your First Home Can Be Overwhelming

But don't worry! Sherry Rioux has these simple but powerful decorating tips that will open up your minds to fresh possibilities which can significantly upgrade the comfort level, home aesthetics and the market potential of your property.

The Focus Point

Sherry Rioux believes that while choosing home furnishings, the major piece for any room must be considered first. For instance, a long empty wall can be made into a focal point by grouping pictures over a long narrow table. Your focal point can be almost anything - a fireplace, a painting, and an entertainment center. By having a focal point, you can beautify and emphasis on the focal point and give your room a sense of constancy.

Maintain Balance

Large pieces of furniture should be evenly distributed so as not to put the room off balance. Leave room around them for the best affect. Sherry Rioux suggests selecting home furnishing pieces that keep the architectural shapes in the room in mind. Try to balance pieces opposite one another.

Lighting Choices

Be conscious of the light in the room when selecting and placing your home furnishings. A dark cabinet may disappear in a dimly lighted alcove. Bright pieces may seem garish under a picture window. Break up the horizontal lines of the room by mixing in taller items.

Be Practical

Think about the use of the room as you place the home furnishings. If you typically eat or drink there, is there a place to set your cup or plate down? Is there enough storage for books or CDs? Sherry Rioux's favorite thing to do is mix hard and soft surfaces by adding rugs or fabric- covered tables to a room otherwise filled with wood, metal and stone.

Consider Your Paint Choices With Due Care

Once you have decided on a colour scheme, bring your samples home. Look at them at different times of the day, and in both natural and incandescent light. Keep in mind that darker colours will tend to fade over time more than lighter ones. Be sure to take into consideration any existing home furnishings pieces that will remain in the room as well as the various wood finishes present.

Coordinate Your Style

Aim for coordinating elements in the home. Many of today's wall covering sample books feature a whole range of coordinating home-style products, such as borders, fabrics, comforters, pillow shams, place mats, table rounds, and shower curtains. By selecting a specific collection that features these products, Sherry Rioux thinks that you can put together a whole unified interior decorating package for a comparatively low cost.

Happy decorating!