- Set a budget and stick to it. No matter how much you like that ultimate dining room table.
- Set aside a dedicated time to work on the project every week until it is done.
- Get the whole family involved, after all it is their home too and you will appreciate the extra hands.
- Keep clippings from magazines with home decor designs that appeal to you, they will serve as inspiration before and during the project.
- Buy everything that you need before you start the project, that way the look will be co-ordinated and like pieces from different puzzles.
- Read the manuals and instructions, do your homework. You will be thankful once the project is completed smoothly and it will save you loads of time.
- Don’t do anything extreme before getting the opinion of friends and family (paint doesn’t come off that easily).
- If the task at hand becomes too big, don’t hesitate to hire a professional, but make sure they are fully qualified and capable to take on your project and complete it successfully.
- Safety first – hire a professional to do anything you are unfamiliar with, such as electrical work, plumbing and anything structural (breaking down a wall or adding on to a room).
- Have fun! Decorating should be a labour of love.