Home Decor Expectations vs. Reality

Often, it is not that easy to get your home decor ideas exactly how you sighted them in your head – and this is a fact in interior design studies. You see the final image as an expectation in your head, which will be somewhat different from reality. 

That being said, the reality does not have to be worse than the expected image – it doesn’t necessarily need to be a disaster as the common talks suppose. At times, the reality of interior home decor ideas tends to be nicer in a way you feel amazed and satisfied that you get the courage to list them as “before” and “after” transformation.

In order for the reality to be nicer and more appealing than the expectation, one has to follow 5 simple steps in the home décor ideas picked, which are:

1. Clearly sight the idea with its details;
2. List the elements and materials needed;
3. Do a research to make sure the needed elements and materials exist, and to see what’s trendy;
4. Consider the application as a big work project and put the timeline of project steps to follow;
5. Apply all the above and get dazzled by the results!

We assure you, that if you follow the above simple steps, you will be more level-headed about your design choice. However, any design project is primarily all about “humans” and “adding a life” – some things may go wrong or change during the process to better fit our actual needs, just mentioning that to say that is totally normal. We surfed the designs of some designers to come to you with 10 Home Décor Expectations vs. Reality, in photos, to get inspired.

1 The Colorful Bedroom with Blue Takeover

Showcasing the scenario of a decision to convert a bedroom to be more colorful and playful. In the photos, you may see an expectation’ side where the room decor has a colorful wall art of how the wall art can be colorful, yet a bit serene to flow a calm mood. Designs are done by Interior Designer and Artist, Priya Choudhary.

2 Repurposing Furniture Into One-Of-A-Kind Treasure

Who said that old furniture and side tables should be kept being used as are? Please don’t do that or you’ll lose all the fun. Turn into a DIYer and explode all your creativity into that piece. Showcasing in the photos how, Home Décor Designer and DIY Addict, Bianca, known on Instagram as Peony Accent, blows off her artistry to beautiful pieces.  

3 Toilette With A Golden Touch 

You’re thinking of transforming your toilette into white and gold colors to show some luxury and a sense of tradition? Looks like you’re expecting a bold-oldish transformation, but this is out of the trend. Your idea is still valid and is top luxurious, yet – with a touch of modernism and simplicity. Showcasing in the photos how Bankston May Associates’ Designers see the reality being. What a design – it all goes amazing altogether, especially with the specialty of adding a chandelier in the toilette.

4 Remarkable Solid Color Flooring

Well, you should never expect a basic dark beige color for flooring. Other dark color ideas with a twist of art would do better and are up to the trend more. Showcasing in the photos, expectation vs. reality flooring ideas, by Home Décor Designer and DIY Addict, Bianca, known as Peony Accent.

5 The Cozy Fireplace

Expecting to have a fireplace-dedicated wall with side shelves and an upper TV stand? Looks amazing, try to look into avoiding wooden shelves and beige brick cadre for the fireplace. Overuse the white color to create a cozier wall and decorate the fireplace cadre with a stencil paint design. Showcasing in the photos, expectation vs. reality fireplace ideas, by Home Décor Designer and DIY Addict, Bianca, known on Instagram as Peony Accent.

6 The Neutral Toned Cabinet

We all have a cabinet in our bedrooms, either with a hanging mirror above it or paintings or shelves. Showcasing in the photos, expectation vs. reality bedroom cabinet ideas by, Home Décor Designer and DIY Addict, Bianca, known on Instagram as Peony Accent – to reveal how she chose a neutral color for that décor as a real final image. Her image choice is definitely more pleasing for the eyes to see!

7 Front Door Impression

Well, the front door paint color and design, say a lot about you! Mind that to be changed every other while as you grow older and wiser. You may expect to have a front door along the sidelights to have a pale teal color, but see it differently in reality and prefer to have a bolder door color with clean white sidelights or led strip lights – as it would more define you and your home style. Showcasing in the photos, front door color, and décor ideas, by Designer and DIY Addict, Tifanny, known on Instagram as My DIY Happy Home.

8 Tweak Your Salon For Definition 

Well, you don’t have to necessarily change your whole salon to feel the change. You may have a really lovely salon by just changing pillow colors, and making your wall niches show – will make you feel the change. Showcasing in the photos, salon tweak décor ideas, by Architecture & Interior Designer, Ar. Nausheen Javeri, known on Instagram as The Mint BluePrint.

9 Corridor Life

We tend to forget that corridors are important linking bridges between our homerooms, and we should spend some attention on making them passageways full of vibrant life. Our usual expectation of a corridor would be simply plain walls – yet the reality should be transformed moving forward! We shall not accept any plain walls anymore. Showcasing in the photos, corridor transformation idea, by Interior Designer and Artist, Priya Choudhary.

10 Let Go Of The Traditional Kitchen Design and kitchen modern design

Most of us seem to think that a solid-built kitchen would be made of wood (wooden table). But hey, let’s look at new modern designs that are stylish and are at the same time built-in solidly. Add a personal touch to your reality kitchen final image and make it a spacious and energetic place. Showcasing in the photos, expectation vs. reality design ideas for your kitchen by TRANSFORMA Interiors & Staging. You’ll just love the transformation done!