Got space that needs attention or are you ready to take on a new DIY home redesign project? Before you start, here’s something to consider — have you decided which home decor style fits your home and your personality?
有需要注意的空间，或者您准备好接受新的 DIY 家居重新设计项目了吗？在您开始之前，有一些事情需要考虑——您是否已决定哪种家居装饰风格适合您的家和您的个性？
“Well, what is my design style?” you ask. Take the short and fun quiz below to get an accurate answer. With our 10 questions, you’ll be able to put a name to your dream home aesthetic. You’ll be able to answer, is my home decor style more Mid-Century Modern or Industrial? Do I lean toward Shabby Chic or Modern Classical? With some home design inspiration, you can get your home design project wheels going.
“嗯，我的设计风格是什么？”你问。参加下面简短而有趣的测验，以获得准确的答案。通过我们的 10 个问题，您将能够为您梦想中的家居美学命名。您将能够回答，我的家居装饰风格更偏向中世纪现代还是工业风？我倾向于破旧别致还是现代古典？有了一些家居设计灵感，您就可以开始您的家居设计项目。
3 rules to follow when decorating with your home design style in mind:
根据您的家居设计风格进行装饰时要遵循的 3 条规则：
Now that you’ve got a clear idea of what your home aesthetic is, thanks to our interior design quiz, here are our three crucial rules to ace DIY home decorating. You can make your home look like a professional designer styled it — without breaking the bank!
由于我们的室内设计测验，现在您已经清楚地了解您的家居美学是什么，以下是我们 DIY 家居装饰的三个关键规则。你可以让你的家看起来像专业设计师的风格——而不会破坏银行！
Rule #1: Know your design style by heart.
规则#1：用心了解你的设计风格。
Let’s face it — some home decor styles are easy to confuse with one another (hello, Minimalist and Scandinavian!). So how do you make sure that the design you’re trying to imitate truly reflects your style?
让我们面对现实——一些家居装饰风格很容易相互混淆（你好，极简主义和斯堪的纳维亚风格！）。那么你如何确保你试图模仿的设计真正反映你的风格？
Step 1: Start with a home aesthetic quiz.
第 1 步：从家居美学测验开始。
Start with our What’s My Decorating Style? Quiz! It’s quick, purely visual, and fun to take. You might be surprised — the style that you end up with (and truly suits you) might be slightly different from what you’ve imagined all along! It will also give you the necessary design vocab to narrow down your search. When looking for home decor pieces, you can type words like “industrial,” “coastal,” or “boho” to help you find the perfect fit for your home!
从我们的什么是我的装饰风格开始？测验！它快速，纯粹的视觉效果，而且很有趣。您可能会感到惊讶——您最终的风格（并且真正适合您）可能与您一直以来的想象略有不同！它还将为您提供必要的设计词汇以缩小搜索范围。在寻找家居装饰品时，您可以输入“工业”、“沿海”或“波西米亚风”等词来帮助您找到最适合您家的！
Step 2: Take a good look at your space.
第 2 步：好好看看你的空间。
Once you’ve got your style down pat, your next fundamental step is to scrutinize your space. Is a total revamp in the cards? Or do you just need some accessories here and there to emulate your style? Which areas of your home are working for you and which ones aren’t? Is it important for your home to have a lot of natural light? Or does artificial light suffice?
一旦你确定了你的风格，你的下一个基本步骤就是仔细检查你的空间。卡牌是否全面改版？或者你只是需要一些配饰来模仿你的风格？你家的哪些区域适合你，哪些不适合？拥有充足的自然光对您的家来说很重要吗？还是人造光就足够了？
Keeping an open mind and a flexible outlook will make it easier for you to understand what suits you and keeps you happy down the line.
保持开放的心态和灵活的观点将使您更容易了解什么适合您，并使您始终保持快乐。
Step 3: Get inspired.
第 3 步：获得灵感。
Ahhh, this is probably one of our favorite steps. Take a step back, relax, and just allow the creative energy to flow. Look for home decor inspiration from sites like Pinterest, in your favorite home decor magazines, and even in movies or TV series.
啊，这可能是我们最喜欢的步骤之一。退后一步，放松，让创意能量流动。从 Pinterest 等网站、您最喜爱的家居装饰杂志，甚至电影或电视剧中寻找家居装饰灵感。
Also, pull inspiration from the spaces around you. Getting inspired by actual lived-in homes is a great way to visualize how your space could look with a similar layout or elements. Save some pictures and file them together to create your interior design mood board. Ask a friend for recommendations when you come across fixtures, furniture, or artwork you love in their homes.
此外，从你周围的空间中汲取灵感。从实际居住的房屋中获得灵感是一种很好的方式来可视化您的空间在具有类似布局或元素的情况下的外观。保存一些图片并将它们归档在一起以创建您的室内设计情绪板。当您在他们家中遇到您喜欢的固定装置、家具或艺术品时，请向朋友寻求建议。
Rule #2: Follow the 3 C’s: choose, consider, curate.
规则 2：遵循 3C：选择、考虑、策划。
So moving on to the second must-follow rule of DIY interior design: choose elements wisely, consider the nitty-gritty of your space, and curate to bring in the happy feelings.
因此，继续进行 DIY 室内设计的第二条必须遵循的规则：明智地选择元素，考虑空间的本质，并策划带来快乐的感觉。
First, choose style elements and accessories that you see yourself (and your family) using and enjoying in the long run. As much as we would like our space to epitomize our style, practicality and functionality still make a liveable, comfortable home.
首先，选择您认为自己（和您的家人）长期使用和享受的风格元素和配饰。尽管我们希望我们的空间体现我们的风格，但实用性和功能性仍然是一个宜居、舒适的家。
Second, consider lighting, measurements, etc. It’s easy to shop for anything and everything that embodies your style. But the thing is, not all of those items were made to fit your home. Consider the amount of light your space gets at all times of day, and choose paint colors and lighting that can brighten your space. Take notes about the dimensions of your room to make sure that you find furniture that fits.
其次，考虑灯光、尺寸等。 购买任何体现您风格的东西都很容易。但问题是，并非所有这些物品都适合您的家。考虑您的空间在一天中的所有时间获得的光量，并选择可以照亮您的空间的油漆颜色和照明。记下您房间的尺寸，以确保您找到合适的家具。
Lastly, curate your home aesthetic by only bringing in things that make you happy. Clutter never maketh any man happier — and we live by this principle, too. To make a truly standout space, take it easy on the accessorizing. Trust us; it’s better to slowly add elements one at a time rather than have an overwhelmingly designed space.
最后，通过只引入让你快乐的东西来管理你的家居美学。杂乱永远不会让任何人更快乐——我们也遵循这一原则。要打造真正出众的空间，请在配饰上放轻松。相信我们;最好一次缓慢地添加一个元素，而不是设计一个压倒性的空间。
Rule #3: Promise to work within your set budget.
规则#3：承诺在你设定的预算范围内工作。
Our last rule is where most DIY designers falter. For some, the high of visualizing their dream home design wears off as soon as the talk of a budget comes up. But working within your budget shouldn’t be met with dread and shouldn’t stifle your creative potential. Here’s how you can stick to your budget without sacrificing your dream home decor:
我们的最后一条规则是大多数 DIY 设计师犹豫不决的地方。对于一些人来说，一旦谈到预算，想象他们梦想中的家居设计的高潮就会消失。但是在您的预算范围内工作不应该感到恐惧，也不应该扼杀您的创造潜力。以下是您如何在不牺牲梦想家居装饰的情况下坚持预算的方法：
Reuse items that you already have.
重复使用您已有的物品。
You might already have what you need. Categorize each item you currently own and identify if it still serves its purpose and the style you’re going for. Do you have items that have an entirely different aesthetic than you’re going for? Organize a garage sale for extra funds or donate them to your nearest charity.
你可能已经有了你需要的东西。对您目前拥有的每件物品进行分类，并确定它是否仍然符合其目的和您想要的风格。您是否拥有与您想要的审美完全不同的物品？组织车库拍卖以获得额外资金或将它们捐赠给离您最近的慈善机构。
Dive into a garage sale or a secondhand store.
潜入车库出售或二手店。
Somebody else’s unwanted items could be your treasure. These establishments are a hodgepodge of every single style — both old and new — and could become an easy distraction. So remember — eyes on the prize.
其他人不需要的物品可能是您的宝藏。这些场所是各种风格的大杂烩——无论是新旧风格——而且很容易让人分心。所以请记住——盯着奖品。
Focus on mixing rather than matching.
专注于混合而不是匹配。
Purchasing big-ticket items in one go, like a furniture set, might sound like a way to get everything you need at once. But it could end up draining your budget faster and restrict your ability to truly personalize your space. To design like an actual pro, don’t be afraid to mix and match your elements — especially your furniture. Keep one focal point and add in complementing accessories.
一次性购买大件物品，例如一套家具，听起来像是一种一次性获得所需物品的方式。但它最终可能会更快地耗尽您的预算，并限制您真正个性化您的空间的能力。要像真正的专业人士一样进行设计，请不要害怕混合搭配您的元素——尤其是您的家具。保持一个焦点并添加补充配件。
Try your hand at DIY-ing your home pieces.
尝试动手 DIY 家居用品。
Interior design styles like Shabby Chic and Industrial, among others, feature lived-in pieces which are easy to replicate with some patience and elbow grease. With DIY, you get to unleash your creativity and create design pieces that you won’t find anywhere else.
像破旧别致和工业风格这样的室内设计风格，其中包括有一些耐心和肘部油脂的生活作品，很容易复制。通过 DIY，您可以释放您的创造力并创造出在其他任何地方都找不到的设计作品。
