Room Makeovers
If you’re ready for a new look (or starting fresh from a move-in), you might be overwhelmed by how to “do it right.” At Bretz Interiors serving the greater Denver area, we’ve heard that message from a lot of our customers. But we’re here to tell you that, as long as you’re comfortable with the space, you can’t go wrong. Below are a few tips for how to approach the task—and remember, we’re always happy to help, so don’t hesitate to contact one of our consultants!
Think About the Walls
In general, the walls take up the biggest amount of viewing space in a room, so you’ll want to choose a color that will set the tone. If you want elements of your decoration or design to pop, choose neutrals like cream, beige, and gray to set the background. Brighter colors will draw the eye to the wall itself, which could be your goal. Place artwork where the human eye will be the most comfortable—not too high and not too low. Even if you have very high ceilings, keep the art at eye level for greater comfort. To help you arrange the artwork in a pleasing way, you can take a picture of the wall and use an app or drawing feature to map out how to fill the area.
Furnishings
The way you arrange your furniture will impact the flow and therefore overall feel of a room. Let each piece breathe to avoid overcrowding the room. Use furniture that benefits the function of the room. If the room is your main entertainment zone, for example, be sure to have places where your guests can set beverages and be comfortable themselves. If you add an area rug, think about how to arrange your furniture on it. Depending on the rug’s size, you can place the furniture entirely on it, entirely off it, or with just the front feet on it.
Consider Lighting
Light plays a big role in the atmosphere of the room, especially natural light, so use it to your advantage. South-facing rooms will get lots of direct light throughout the day, so think about a window treatment that blocks it, such as shutters like Heritance® Wood Shutters from Hunter Douglas. Or think about a product that will diffuse light, such as Silhouette® Window Shadings. Also think about how you’ll use your electric lighting, especially for nighttime hours. Have lighting that works for the way the room is used—brighter lighting for a workspace and more soothing lighting for a bedroom. Central lighting fixtures, plus the light let in by your window treatments, should work together to create dramatic results in the space.
Room Makeovers in Lakewood, Arvada, Denver CO
Bretz Interiors is a family-owned business located in Lakewood and serving the greater Denver area. In operation since 1959, we focus on delivering high quality products and exceptional service to every client. Our showroom has a wide variety of displays and our sales team is happy to assist you with any questions you may have!
