After a particularly hectic summer, many people want a change of scene, and the best place to start with that is to start a new interior design project.

Whether you want to bring life to your living room, refresh your kitchen or make your bedroom a truly serene place to relax, here are some top tips to get started.

Start With The Big Pieces

It is easy to overthink interior design sometimes, but the best way to create a new look is to focus on which centrepiece items you want and build the rest of the look around that.

Start with the central pieces of furniture that define the function of a room, such as the seats in a living room, the table in a dining room or the bed in a bedroom and decorate with these pieces in mind.

By thinking big first and working the smaller details around the big-ticket items, you can save a lot of time and energy.

Consider Colour Theory

One of the biggest decisions to make with your room will involve its colour scheme, and for decisions like this, it can be best to look into colour theory.

By considering colours based on how they complement or contrast each other, you can create patterns, pockets of colour and designs that work brilliantly to create a particular mood or ambience.

Alternatively, look in magazines, on social media and in other sources for rooms you like and consider using the colour scheme they use to get the same effect.

Play It Safe If Unsure

There are certain safe design principles, such as relying on neutral shades, open-plan spaces and minimalist furniture designs, but the reason they are considered safe is that they work and have a wide appeal.

If you are just starting out with designing rooms and especially if you are planning to sell your home soon, playing it safe can be a better option than trying busy wallpaper, odd patterns and bright colours schemes and having a design not work out.