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With anything, there must be purpose. Without purpose, there is no direction and end up where you didn’t want them to. It applies to design as well. You must know what you want to space to look like when you are done, if you don’t I’m afraid you won’t be happy with the result.

1. What is the style of your home? (You must take this in account to avoid having your home looking like it’s have an identity crisis. A modern exterior with a country interior will really not look good.)

2. Look through design magazines and online interior design blogs for inspiration and tear out or print those photos. (This is one of the best ways to find out what you really respond to and what you’d hope for your space to emulate.)

3. Create a binder and write notes for each photo of what you really liked. You can also store brochures, sales ads and other items in this binder to remind you of what you like.

4. Carry a notebook and a camera with you. (When you are out shopping and find a piece or furniture arrangement that really inspires you, take a picture or sketch it up. You don’t have to be an artist; it is to jog your memory later.)

5. Use artwork as the inspiration. (You can take cues from the artwork in terms of style, composition or simply colors.)

Finding design inspiration is critical to the success of any space. Without it, you may end up with a room that isn’t about you at all.

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Alycia Wicker is a certified interior designer located in Eastvale, CA. If you are looking for online interior design services, go to http://www.e-decorating.com. You can also find Alycia on Facebook and Twitter. Get in touch with Alycia today so she can create happiness in your home, one room at a time!