How to optimize your home interior design? Check out our 8 tips !

The HomeByMe online floor planner helps you to bring your interior design ideas to life. Design and decorate your new space with our intuitive floor plan generator and then take a virtual tour of your home design in 3D.

Are you planning to redecorate your home? Are you in need of some home renovation and design inspiration? We can help you to brighten up your rooms, optimize your space and navigate design and layout issues that often arise during home renovations.

1. Optimize space with multi-purpose furniture

Regardless of the size of our home we can always optimize the interior design to make it feel more spacious. One way of doing this is by furnishing your home with multi-purpose furniture. Choose a bed with storage drawers included, or one that folds away into a wall unit. A child’s room could be furnished with a mezzanine bed with built in storage and a desk underneath for their studies.

2. Use color to make your design pop

In order to create a coherent interior design that is stylish, without being overwhelming, it is helpful to choose one or two colors that will accent your design. Choose colors that you like being around, which inspire joy. These colors can be integrated into patterns, which could be found on cushions, curtains, floor rugs or carpet and accessories such as vases or paintings. Experiment with HomeByMe to find the right proportion of color to add to your floor plan design.

3. Define room limits with shelving

These days, more people are opting for open-plan living in order to maximize space, light and conviviality. Sometimes, it is necessary to define and separate certain areas such as the dining space or the home office corner. A simple solution is to use furniture such as open shelving to divide a room into two distinct areas, whilst maintaining a sense of openness. Available in a variety of sizes to fit your home, the shelving can be used as additional storage, a way to showcase beautiful objects such as vases or to add greenery to your home by housing pot plants.

4. Add a variety of lighting

Lighting helps to set the mood of your home. Whilst overhead ambient lighting is necessary for any large space, table and floor lamps can add a sense of intimacy to a room, and allow you to create a more cosy vibe when you want to relax. Another option is to add dimmer switches to your overhead lighting, in order to adjust the brightness as needed. Dim the lights and light some candles for a romantic dinner at home or simply to curl up with a book in your favorite armchair.

5. Add bold wallpaper

Printed wallpaper can create a fantasy land in your own home, transporting your guests to a different location or era. Try adding patterned wallpaper to one wall of a room and accessorize with complementary colors, so as not to confuse the overall design. Let your creativity flow and experiment with various color and pattern options using the HomeByMe online floor planner.

6. Plan your home’s circulation

The circulation within your home is often an afterthought during the design process, however it’s important to take into consideration before making any drastic changes. Consider how you will best move around and between each room, when choosing where to place your furniture and doorways. If you need some flexibility, you can choose to add sliding doors, which offer the possibility of opening up rooms or closing them off from the rest of the house. Modular furniture also enables you to rearrange your living room to facilitate better circulation and optimize your space.

7. Upcycle vintage furniture

If you’re interested in conserving the environment and easing the pressure on your wallet during your home redesign, consider making upcycled furniture. Both indoor and outdoor furniture can be made from materials such as wooden shipping pallets, to create an industrial style table or lounge chair. Both sustainable and trendy, you can give new life to pre-loved furniture, which can be found either during hard rubbish collections or in charity stores. Find a vintage dresser, table or chest of drawers and repaint or renovate it to complement the style of your home. Don’t hesitate to mix styles within your home to create a cool, eclectic vibe.

8. Make use of every available space

Is there an awkward or small space in your home that isn’t being used? It could be the attic of your home which has a sloped ceiling, a space under your staircase or even your basement. Consider furnishing this area as a storage space, a rumpus room, a den or a home gym for your family. Add appropriate shelving, seating and lighting so the space can be used for its intended purpose.

Use HomeByMe to create innovative and interesting home interiors as seen in the above examples. The intuitive interface of the HomeByMe online floor planner makes it easy to create your dream home design and experience it in 3D.

If you’re having trouble getting started, you can find ideas for your site plan in our Inspiration page. Visit industrial-style lofts, farmhouse kitchens, minimalistic scandinavian living rooms, vibrant bohemian bedrooms, and sleek, modern bathrooms to help get your ideas flowing.