5 (DIY) interior décor tips to spruce up your space

There's nothing like having your own space.

Organising and decorating your space is a very personal task. Even when you involve interior décor professionals, they're bound by what you want. Different things can influence your choice of décor, such as your personality, background, schedule, space size, likes and dislikes. In any case, the fact remains that it is your duty to create a space you'll love, whether it's an entire apartment, one room within a building, or even an office cubicle.

Caring for your space is beyond aesthetics, it's self-care. Proper interior design has many wellness benefits, such as reduced anxiety and increased levels of interest, clear thoughts, motivation, clarity, relaxation, love and good sleep. Obviously, the feelings you want to evoke will determine the kind of décor you go for — you don't want to fall asleep at work because your office feels like a bedroom!

The great thing is that you don't have to be a professional interior decorator to create the space you love. You can handle the basics yourself with these tips from Framegidi! Let's call this the "Framegidi crash course on Interior Décor." By the time you're done reading, you'll be effectively armed with the interior décor basics you need to make your space pop.

Interior Décor Tip #1: Develop your colour scheme

Colours form the foundation of interior design. The colours you choose largely determine how you perceive your space. For instance, a warm colour like red can liven up the room, but too much of it can stir intense feelings. A cool colour like blue can create a soothing vibe, but too much of it can evoke feelings of sadness, depression or detachment (it's called feeling blue!).

For interior décor colour schemes, we recommend the 60-30-10 or three-colour formula. When using the three-colour formula, you pick 3 colours – one primary (60), one secondary (30) and one accent (10). The primary colour is the dominant colour, which is usually applied to your walls as paint. The secondary colour is supplementary and is typically the colour of your furniture. The accent colour is generally the colour of other items that accentuate your space like picture frames, bean bags etc. However, the great thing about doing your interior décor is that you can bend the rules as you see fit! What's important is understanding your goal, sticking to the basics and tastefully combining all elements.

Interior Décor Tip #2: Play with textures

Combining textures gives your space an illusion of depth. This tip is particularly useful for people who choose monochromatic or minimalist colour schemes. Incorporating different patterns and materials like tiles, wood and glass enhances the visual quality of your space and balances the design elements.

Interior Décor Tip #3: Choose your statement furniture

Statement furniture defines the personality and character of your space. Your statement furniture is central to your décor because it catches the eye first. It is the focal point of the room it's in, so it should be a truly unique piece or setup that reflects your character and desires for the space. Statement furniture could be anything from a sofa to a centre table, a vase, picture frames or a tasteful combination of all!

Interior Décor Tip #4: Add a personal touch with custom frames

Yes, we make and sell custom frames so of course, we'll recommend frames for your space, but hear us out – there are actually reported benefits of incorporating custom frames into your interior décor! For example, studies show that viewing natural scenes (including nature-inspired picture frames) boosts mental well-being.

Hanging frames, whether they're photo frames, art frames or even framed keepsakes (like these absolutely adorable framed baby shoes Framegidi worked on) will give your space a warm, familiar and comforting vibe that can't be replicated. There's nothing like the fuzzy feeling you get from glancing at a soothing, satisfying picture.

The great thing about the custom framing services you get from us at Framegidi is that you choose what to frame! So whether it's art from your favourite artist, sports memorabilia, family or personal keepsakes, valuable items, motivational quotes, your favourite pictures or even prints, you can trust Framegidi to nail the vibe you want from your frames. Also, remember we talked about colours? Framegidi offers different frame colour selections, so you can pick a frame colour that works with your décor colour scheme. Finally, whether it's all the walls in your apartment or your office desk, there's a frame size and colour for you.

Interior Décor Tip #5: Connect with nature

We already mentioned the mental health benefits of incorporating nature into your interior décor, and what could be more natural than plants? Natural elements boost cognitive ability, improve air quality and reduce stress and anxiety. Bringing nature inside your space helps you feel comfy and refreshed. Also, choosing and decorating your space with pretty, colourful flower pots is fun!

If you can't incorporate plants, try working with nature-inspired picture frames, green walls and other green-coloured effects. Also, you can incorporate more natural sights like water, the sky, the moon etc.

Final Thoughts

With these 5 tips on interior décor from Framegidi, you're set to create a comfy space you'll love. Remember that incorporating framed nature scenes, photos and keepsakes will enhance and personalise your space. The best part is, if you need any help, our Framegidi experts are always available to guide you.