Design on a Dime: Taniya Nayak’s Tips
1. Listen to your mother and clean your room. “Be organized and neat,” advises Nayak. “I know it’s hard, but once you start that way, you’ll appreciate coming home to a clean house.”
2. Never underestimate the value of a fresh coat of paint. “It’s one of the cheapest ways to transform a space,” notes Nayak.
3. Think outside the box. “Our moms have tons of saris they don’t wear. And places like IKEA sell frames at reasonable prices. It’s a beautiful way to add color if you live in an apartment and can’t paint.”
4. Find inspiration in your belongings. “Use a decorative pillow or a favorite piece of art to guide you,” says Nayak.
5. Look for inspiration in others’ belonging. “You can use hand-me-downs to pull [a look] together.”
6. Change the kitchen hardware. “It may seem like a hard task, but when it’s done, it is so worth it. The place will look like a thousand bucks.”
7. Personalize, personalize, personalize. “Use your personal items to make a space really comfortable and yours.”
8. Be adventurous. “Everything doesn’t have to be ‘matchy-matchy.’ Don’t be afraid to try new things.”
9. Aim for functional and fashionable. “Baskets are a great way to conceal mess, and they look great on shelving, too.”
10. Get by with a little help from your friends. “If someone can sew a pillow, or help paint, ask them.”
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