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The idea of decorating a new space can be somewhat alarming for some people. Some of us are up to the challenge but many are not. Where do you start? How do you get inspiration?

The secret may lie on your walls! Your favorite painting or art prints! If you were to hire a designer to come to your space, he or she may ask you what you have in your home (or office) that you really like and why. This is to get a feel for your style and color. If you are attempting to create on your own, looking at your art prints can be a great place to start!

Choosing the right colors for a wall is sometimes the most difficult. Dark colors often make a room look too small. Creating one wall dark with the others a little lighter will often do the trick. This dark color can also become the accent colors.

A person's sense of style can change over the years. This can come about for many different reasons. It can come about from a favorite trip where the culture and style is different from our own. Buying new pieces from afar can inspire us to change our style simply because we love the colors and textures of something different.

Don't be afraid to be eclectic in your designs. Everything matching perfectly can be very boring. Everything doesn't need to be different. Only a few key pieces can be just right.

Color and Style are so vital to design, that you can't have one without the other. I've recommended using art prints as inspiration but really you can use just about anything to inspire you to create the environment you want to be in.

Good luck!