How To Decorate Without Getting Overwhelmed

1. Quit doubting yourself.

You will probably find that you are your own biggest roadblock on your journey to decorate your home (I know I was…and still am). Suzy Kassem said it best when she said: “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” Before you begin, you need to give up perfectionism and realize that to discover your home decor style, you’re probably going to make mistakes. And that is ok.

2. Don’t be afraid to try new things in your home decor.

Many times, it is the unexpected that makes a room really stand out. Learning to decorate like a pro involves a ton of trial and error. Don’t afraid to try every combination of decor before getting it just right.

In fact, when I’m planning my wall decor, I usually lay every that I plan on hanging on the walls out on the floor first to play around with different combinations. Then, I typically have my wonderful hubby hold it up on the wall so I can visualize. If it is possible, I always use velcro command strips for wall decor. They are your best friend because you don’t have to commit to nailing a big hole in the wall if you’re not too sure that you will like the piece right there. Sometimes you can’t use the command strips. In those cases, I use this simple method of how to hang a picture the easy way – seriously, this will change your life.

3. Take it one room at a time.

There’s nothing more discouraging than feeling like you have to figure it out how to decorate your entire house right now (especially if you are just moving in and starting with a blank slate like I was). Turn on your blinders and keep your sights focused on one room at a time.

Start with room where you spend most of your time, like the living room or kitchen. Another idea is to avoid starting with room that is giving you the biggest headache or needs the most amount of work. It’s always better to start with a small success instead, so you walk feeling encouraged rather than lost all over again.

4. Make a list of the essentials for your room.

Are there any big furniture pieces you need to buy (or make)? What items do you already have on hand that want to incorporate? Does your room need a rug? Maybe you need creative storage solutions. This list will be your starting point of what to prioritize and focus on when decorating your room.

5. Prioritize your list.

Rank every single item on the list that you made. There are NO ties. What is the single most important thing to you in the room? What are the things that you would like to have in the room, but aren’t necessary?

Hop on over to this blog post to read the rest of my 5 simple steps.

Unfortunately you can’t rely on Joanna Gaines knocking on your door and decorating your house for you. But don’t worry! I’m here to help you every step of the way. I love to help my readers discover how to decorate their homes.