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Unlocking the art of interior design: Kelowna design expert shares go-to tips

3 steps to a more balanced and polished look in any room of your house
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Ashley Lupul, Manager at Muse & Merchant Kelowna (Left) with Kendall Sturrock, Manager at Scan Designs Kelowna (right).

Interior design is an art form Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ creating a thoughtfully curated, balanced space is no small task.

However, not everyone has the means to hire a professional designer to revamp their home into an Instagram-worthy masterpiece. To help, weÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ve enlisted design expert Ashley Lupul, Manager at Kelowna, for a crash course on interior design. Here are her go-to tips that will have you proudly showing off your home in no time!

Step 1: Define the Vibe

When contemplating design-related questions, your first should be, Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥˜What type of space are you trying to create?Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ Do you want it to be cosy, modern, mid-century, or perhaps have a European flair? Figuring out the desired aesthetic for a space will guide all your decisions moving forward.

Step 2: Establish a Focal Point

A focal point is often a large furniture item. In a living room, it might be a sectional, while in the dining room, itÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s often the table and chairs. And in the bedroom, itÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s usually the bed.

Once youÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ve selected that focal point, you can start building the rest of the space based on that first piece of furniture. Think of the other items like layers Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ youÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ll want to incorporate different textures, colours and shapes.

If you get stuck, revisit step one to remind yourself about the final vision for the room.

Step 3: Finishing touches

Designers often refer to Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥˜finishing touchesÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ as the Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥˜lipstickÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ for a space. These final touches are anchor points that help bring the entire space together Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ think lamps, carpets and artwork. A lamp with a black base can tie in the black legs of your sectional and the black metal on your coffee table. They weave all the individual pieces of the room together and create that balanced flow of a professionally curated space.

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DonÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™t be afraid to add some personality to your space and really make it your own!

Ultimately, what matters is that you enjoy your space and the environment youÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ve created, Ashley says. Your style and design preferences are unique to you and you alone, so have fun with your design choices!

If you do get stuck, the design experts at , and sister store , can help you find the perfect pieces to curate the space of your dreams.

AshleyÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s Pro-tips:

  1. Balance materials and textures: If you opt for a leather couch or sectional, consider upholstered chairs to balance the space. If youÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™re using a lot of wood pieces, incorporate metal and other materials, too.
  2. Add personality: A punch of personality can make a space your own. A pop of colour woven throughout the space or a stand-out statement piece like the at Muse & Merchant can be a fun conversation piece, without overwhelming the room.
  3. Tie it all together: If you opt to add a strong piece of artwork, choose a colour from it to subtly feature in other elements Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ maybe a decorative cushion, carpet or blanket to tie the room together.

Find Scan Designs online at and double down on your design inspiration by following them on or . Visit them in store at and find their sister store Muse & Merchant .

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