One of the things happening in our house right now is that we are thinking of doing some painting and getting new couches. This is an exciting event and I can't wait, but I have a problem-I have design paralysis.
What's that? you might ask. Well, basically I am so terrified of making a mistake in the decor of my home that I virtually do nothing with it. Don't get me wrong, I love design. I love to look at design magazines, I love bold color, I love when I go to someone's house and they do something really cool and imaginative. But, then when I get home, I just can't seem to get that to translate to my own life.
I particularly love modern design and would love to incorporate that into my house. But how? I wish I had tons of money and could hire a decorator. I think what I really need to do is just be bold and pick the pieces I love and hope that they all go together.
For March, my goal is to get those couches and do some painting. After that, I want to start thinking of other items I can add or other things that would work. I am going to be bold, throw caution to the wind (that's really hard for me to do), and see what happens. So what if I end up with a fuschia wall and yellow end tables-it will all be okay, right?
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Hi, my name is Amanda and I have Design Paralysis
Posted by Amanda Parry at 5:10 PM
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4 comments:
You updated! I think you should trust your own style and instincts. I think you have great style and taste and whatever you do will look fabulous.
Hey! Just let your creative juices flow! This won't be the last time you re-design so if it doesn't turn out exactly right, give it a little time and tweak it!
Even if you don't go bold, new paint and couches will make a big difference. Go bold, try so accent walls.......once you start it's hard to stop! As for me....I am keeping everthing pretty neutral, I am chicken!
I just repainted an old end table mustard yellow and it looks fab, so go for it! And be sure to add an expression or two on the wall above your couches.
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