Interior Decorating Ideas For Ranch Style Homes
The hard bit is over: you've found your perfect house and the removal men have gone. Now the fun can start, as you put your stamp on the place and choose fabrics, wallpapers, furniture and accessories. But where do you start with interior decorating? Here interiors expert Charlotte Boyd gives some advice...
Get inspired
There are so many places to look for ideas – House Beautiful is obviously a great place to start, but also Instagram and Pinterest, plus hotels and restaurants you visit, friends' houses etc. Put together a moodboard, real or online, of what you want your home to look like. This doesn't have to include specific paint colours and fabrics, just rooms you love. Consider how you want it to feel: warm and cosy, light and uplifting, fun and vibrant. Doing this will help focus your mind. If you have a partner or family, it's important to include their ideas too.
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Look at what furniture you already have
Your budget may not allow you to start from scratch in every room, so it's important to work your new schemes around furniture you've brought from your old house. If the colours and styles aren't working, can they be recovered, painted or renovated to fit? You'll be amazed at how different your old grey sofa will look covered in a vibrant emerald-green velvet.
Take the time to get to know your new house
Don't rush into anything, especially if it involves buying 10 rolls of expensive wallpaper! Your initial ideas will almost definitely change once you've spent time living in each room. Sometimes it's easier and less overwhelming to start from a blank canvas, so if you're staring at rooms covered in hideous wallpapers or awful paint colours, strip it all back and paint it white. This will make everything more liveable and help give you the space to plan. Try using V33 Multi Surface Renovation paint, £30/5L, which is a tough and durable white paint that can be used on anything from wallpaper and plaster to wood and radiators.
Get the basics right
Flooring, lighting, sockets and switches are important to get right first time, because changing them involves the most upheaval. You don't want to have to replaster and repaint a bedroom wall because you've decided that wall lights are better than table lamps beside your bed.
Once you've decided on the look and feel you want to create, start with one room at a time, as tackling a whole house in one go can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Buying a cushion, fabric or painting that you love is often a good starting point for a scheme. You can then pick out the colours in that design for paints and other furnishings.
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Plan your scheme
Even if you have one scheme for the whole interior – for instance, Scandi or contemporary rustic – each room doesn't have to be identical. Incorporate a few common themes or colours in each space, but perhaps choose a slightly different shade for the walls. A pale pink might be beautiful in your light-filled living room, but feel a bit wishy-washy in your dark, north-facing office – work with the qualities of each space.
Less is more
Don't over do it, less really can be more when it comes to putting a scheme together. It's important to include a bit of breathing space – incorporating white in a scheme whether it's on the walls or furniture will make the rest of the room have far more impact.
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Spend money...
...On important furniture such as the sofa, bed, bath and kitchen table and buy quality that will last. Even if you have to save up, it's better value to get the piece you love and will want to keep than going for something cheap and uncomfortable that will fall apart in a few years.
Making your mark
Avoid the show home look by incorporating pieces with character; a vintage leather armchair will look fab next to a modern sofa and an antique picture will provide contrast in a contemporary living room. It's also vital that your home reflects the people who live in it, so add personality with art you love and collectables, fill shelves with books you've enjoyed, and remember that making a home is a life-long journey and something that grows and evolves over time.
WHAT'S YOUR DECORATING STYLE?
Try our quick quiz to discover the scheme that's perfectly you!
1. What matters most in your home?
A. Cosiness
B. Simplicity and order
C. Feel-good colour
2. What's your favourite wood for furniture?
A. Something that shows its age and natural textures
B. Ash, birch and pale oak
C. I don't like wood furniture
3. What colours and fabrics dominate in your wardrobe?
A. Natural linens, denim and white cotton
B. Mainly monochrome, with some pops of colour
C. Anything goes… velvets, silks, vintage buys and lots of clashing colours
4. Where do you like to shop for clothes?
A. Hush
B. Kin
C. Oliver Bonas
5. Where do you shop for interiors?
A. Nkuku
B. Ikea
C. Made
6. If paint wasn't an option, would you opt for…
A. Exposed brick?
B. Wood panelling?
C. Patterned wallpaper?
7. Where's your favourite spot for a mini break?
A. Remote bolthole in the Highlands
B. Design hotel in Copenhagen
C. Boutique riad in Marrakech
• ANSWERS •
IF YOU ANSWERED MOSTLY A: Naturally Rustic
You love a home filled with natural materials and textures, lots of wood and a relaxed colour palette.
IF YOU ANSWERED MOSTLY B: Scandi
You love a bit of Nordic simplicity, sleek lines, plywood and pops of colour.
IF YOU ANSWERED MOSTLY C: Glamour
You love an eclectic home filled with bold colour, clashing pattern and the odd metallic flourish.
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27 living room accessories for an instant style update
Clocks - Best Living Room Accessories
Karlsson Hue Silent Sweep Metal Wall Clock, 40cm, Green
Karlsson johnlewis.com
£58.00
Enhance your living room effortlessly with this gorgeous sage green wall clock. With silent movement and a sweeping second hand, it's perfect for creating a minimalist feel at home.
Plant Pot Stands - Best Living Room Accessories
Gold Decorative Planter With Stand
Ella James notonthehighstreet.com
US$75.00
With decorative detailing, this standing plant pot is perfect for your indoor plants. It's available in small and large.
Cushion Covers - Best Living Room Accessories
Tasselled cushion cover
Wall Mirror - Best Living Room Accessories
Rose Gold Pebble Mirror Extra Large
A living room wall mirror is great to bounce light around, and you'll find this especially useful in a small living room. Crafted from metal and glass, this mirror from Oliver Bonas makes a great statement.
Wall Art - Best Living Room Accessories
Sadie Geometric Set of 2 Framed Prints, 40 x 60cm
Every bland wall needs a vibrant piece of wall art to brighten the space. MADE stock a really good selection of art prints – we love these two framed versions, which you can either hang on the wall or place on a sideboard.
Vase - Best Living Room Accessories
Gonzalez Table Vase
This jug-style vase is perfect for your new blooms. Place on a cabinet or sideboard, or in the centre of the dining table if you have an open-plan living room.
Bookends - Best Living Room Accessories
Carved Marble Bookends - Set of 2 - White
A by AMARA amara.com
£50.00
Keep your favourite novels neat and upright with these chic marble bookends.
Table Lamp - Best Living Room Accessories
Brass & Black Glass Table Lamp
Brighten up a dark living room corner with this eye-catching brass and black glass table lamp. Topped with a self-lined natural cotton shade, it will provide a gorgeous glow at home.
Pouffe - Best Living Room Accessories
Elian Pouffe, Natural & Midnight Blue
Whether you want extra seating or just fancy a change from the sofa, this stunning pouffe ticks all the right boxes. Easy to move from room-to-room, you can also use it as a coffee table, too.
Living Room Rug - Best Living Room Accessories
John Lewis & Partners Modasa Rug, Paprika
John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com
£120.00
A rug is a must in a living room – it helps to zone certain areas, which is particularly useful for open spaces, but it also helps to create a focal point. This contemporary geometric rug from John Lewis will provide a pop of colour in a neutral living room.
Candle Lanterns - Best Living Room Accessories
Effi Artisan Glass Lantern Duo
Bring some atmosphere to your living room with these gorgeous glass lanterns from Lights4Fun. Simply pop an LED candle inside and enjoy a little ambience in the evening.
Books - Best Living Room Accessories
30,000 Years of Art Book
One for the coffee table, make a carefully curated pile of must-read books starting with this one – a celebration of art with more than 600 pieces of work, from cave paintings to iconic modern masterpieces.
Magazine Rack - Best Living Room Accessories
House Beautiful Wire Magazine Rack
House Beautiful Homebase
£15.00
A practical spot to keep all of your House Beautiful magazines! This black wire magazine rack is a minimalist dream - with a clever geometric pattern and simple black colour.
Vase - Best Living Room Accessories
Detsu Handle Vase
We love this grown-up handle vase, which is perfect for displaying foliage and flowers. Buy one in each colour for a truly stylish display.
Cushion Covers - Best Living Room Accessories
3-pack cotton cushion covers
Cushion covers are an inexpensive way to update your sofa. You can't go wrong with this lovely navy set.
Storage Baskets - Best Living Room Accessories
Noko Seagrass Basket
Furniture nkuku.com
£29.95
The natural colour of these seagrass baskets makes them an ideal backdrop for plants. Place these on the floor by sideboards and cabinets for a cosy living room feel.
Candles - Best Living Room Accessories
DIPTYQUE Baies scented candle 190g
DIPTYQUE selfridges.com
£49.00
This Insta-worthy DIPTYQUE candle makes a rather decorative display. Choose from a range of refreshing scents.
Photo Frame - Best Living Room Accessories
John Lewis & Partners Gallery Set Multi-aperture Photo Frames, 8 Photo, Grey
John Lewis johnlewis.com
£50.00
Create an Insta-worthy gallery wall with this set of eight grey photo frames from John Lewis. In a range of different sizes, simply fill with your favourite memories, hang, and enjoy.
Wall Mirror - Best Living Room Accessories
Sass & Belle Rattan Mirror
Sass & Belle very.co.uk
£25.00
This contemporary rattan mirror will make a real statement on your living room wall. A modern twist on the classic boho style, it's ideal if you're after something unique.
Table Lamp - Best Living Room Accessories
House Beautiful Max Ceramic Lamp
House Beautiful Homebase
£12.00
This sweet ceramic lamp is embossed with a unique print, and can be dressed with your choice of decorative bulb. We love the classic mink colour way.
Blanket - Best Living Room Accessories
Terracotta Throw Blanket
notonthehighstreet.com
US$85.00
Create a cosy and welcoming setting on your sofa with a warm throw blanket. We love this terracotta style, which has been made from linen and cotton.
Storage Baskets - Best Living Room Accessories
John Lewis & Partners White Pattern Seagrass Basket
John Lewis johnlewis.com
£25.00
Storage baskets are must-have essentials in the home. We love this natural white and beige design, which is perfect for every interior scheme.
Vases - Best Living Room Accessories
Pressed Glass Square Bottle Vase
CLEM & CO notonthehighstreet.com
£15.25
Keep it simple on your windowsill with this pack of four square bottle vases. Line them up together and pop in a few stems for a cohesive look.
Wall Art - Best Living Room Accessories
House Beautiful Set of 2 Stairs Prints
House Beautiful Homebase
£45.00
Contemporary photography is an incredibly versatile addition to your living room gallery wall, and can sit comfortably in a minimal setting or neighbouring more bold and colourful prints.
Storage - Best Living Room Accessories
Basket KBX Tissue Box - Light Rattan
Decor Walther amara.com
£40.00
Give your tissue box a makeover with this intricately woven rattan style design.
Family Board Games - Best Living Room Accessories
Mango Wood Card & Dice Set
Furniture nkuku.com
£36.95
Made using sustainable mango wood, this stylish box holds two sets of cards and four mango wood dice that can be stored neatly away. It's perfect for the coffee table.
Lampshades - Best Living Room Accessories
House Beautiful Samet Velvet Drum Shade Duck Egg
House Beautiful Homebase
£15.00
This House Beautiful shade ticks two trend boxes, with its classic duck egg colour and tactile velvet material. With a brushed metallic inner to disperse a soft light.
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Interior Decorating Ideas For Ranch Style Homes
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