Your interior designer may give you 100 home decorating ideas for all rooms in your house - Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom, Bathroom. He will finish the job and handover a big bill to you. And you are happy - Ah! I Now I have got my house designed by an interior decorator. How beautiful my house looks.

Just forget it. Be wise. You can do it yourself with little research on latest designs, colors, paints, trends etc. By doing little research on home décor, you will be able to learn the basics of decorating. Very soon you will learn ideas to decorate your house room by room. You will realize that not all home decorating ideas require big investment money. It can be done much cheap than what you paid to your interior designer for all the décor and furnishing. This way you not only save money but also get complete satisfaction from the results of your own hardwork.

Here are some easy but very effective home improvement and decorating ideas. Use them. Your house will look beautifully designed, furnished, and finished.

Give faux finish to your walls. Faux paint with fantasy finishes offer a wonderful array of options to suit any decorating project you plan. Consult the hardware store for faux finishes and decorative painting techniques. With Faux finishes you can easily create the illusion of natural materials such as wood, marble, and granite or fantasy finishes like sponging, rag rolling, or dragging. Paint the Ceiling with a different matching but light colour. Doesn't this sound like an adventure? Go get the adventure.

Once the wall painting is done, it is time to hang some pictures, wall hangings and mirrors. Put some pictures that you like. Choose standard sizes - Neither too big nor too small. Select pictures that you like. You are decorating your own house for yourself. Others will like the decoration only when you like it. Get simple but stylish and trendy frames. Make a diagram of a rough sheet of white paper before you hang the pictures. Try different orders if you are thinking to put 2 or 3 or even 4 pictures at one place. Make diagram - Horizontal, vertical, diagonal triangle and see which one look best. Fix the pictures only when you are fully satisfied. Similarly hang the mirror at the place that you need the most. It would be the best if you place the mirror at a place from where it can get the reflection of something that you like the most. For e.g. the view of the garden from the window. Imagine you are watching TV sitting of the sofa and at the same also getting the view of the garden from one angle of the mirror. Does this sound interesting? Try it.

Next is to furnish your house. Don't start decorating or redecorating straight away. Give your time. Give some thinking. Develop ideas on how you can make your small rooms look larger and utilize the space wisely. Think about various layouts. This is your house. You are going to stay in the house and you are the best person to decide which furniture to place where. Think about rooms such as kitchens, living rooms and master bedrooms. While doing all this you should think whether you have a child safe home and even a pet safe home. Pull your furniture away from the walls. Place your furniture at intriguing positions. Utilize the corners. In case you have small space, you can put a sofa cum bed or a day bed. Make Storage cabinets on the walls. Big is always not good. A side table with flowers by the side of the sofa always adds to the beauty. Use flower pots by the side of your furniture. Flowers will always add to the beauty and decoration.

Beautiful Pillows and lamps will add texture to the rooms. They are an integral part of the makeover. Use decorative pillows on the sofa and the chairs.

Place new, fresh and trendy lamps. Explore some of the best lamps and see which one goes best in your house.

Ventilation: Make sure that your house has proper ventilation. Warm air always rises up. Keep the ventilator of the upper side. Similarly make sure there is inlet of fresh air in the rooms. Provide exhausts in the kitchen and the bathroom.

Water supply: Before you move in to your new house, make sure it has good water supply. Also don't ignore the drainage.

Appliances: Appliances help us with almost every type of chore, from cooking food to washing clothes, conditioning the air, and heating our water. They are essential to every house. When we remodel or improve our homes, appliances play a very important role. Choose appliances carefully and thoughtfully.

Basement, Attic & Loft: If your home has a basement or attic that has enough floor area and headroom, you might be able to convert that area to usable living space relatively affordably because it has an existing floor, roof, and/or walls.

Bathrooms: Today's bathrooms have become beautiful, efficient, luxurious spaces that are key to the comfort, style, and value of our homes. When it comes to identifying the areas of homes that warrant the cost of remodeling or improvement, bathrooms often top the list. Not only does a newly improved bathroom add immeasurably to the enjoyment of a home, but it offers one of the best returns on investment dollars. Find information on improving bathrooms, installing fixtures, fixing faucets etc.

Cabinets & Countertops: Cabinets and countertops work together in kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, and similar spaces to provide essential storage and convenient, durable work surfaces. Some are refined, traditional, and downright expensive; others are sleek, contemporary, and designed for function. Go for your options.

Garage: How can you ignore this? Make sure your house ample space for car parking.

Child proofing: Providing a healthy physical environment for your baby means more than safety gates and cuddly toys. Making your home safe for baby begins by making it healthy and safe for you. It means ensuring that no harmful microscopic particles or gases are contaminating the air in your home. Adapt various systems or rooms in your home to create an environment that is user-friendly and safe for people of all abilities and ages.

Closets & Storage: Do you have more "stuff" than you know what to do with? If your closets are packed, your drawers are stuffed, and your cabinets are bulging, maybe it's time to consider improving the storage in and around your home. Efficient, effective storage helps you get organized and stay organized. It helps you eliminate clutter and makes it much easier to find things when you need them. And it aids you in taking advantage of every square inch of available storage space.

Doors: We pass through doors every day; in, out, and throughout our homes. They allow us free passage or, if we need, they can be closed for solitude or security. Doors come in many shapes, sizes, and materials, and operate in a multitude of ways. Choose doors that will say a lot about who lives inside.

Electrical & Lighting: Take proper care about the electric supply and lighting in and around the house. Consult your electrician.

Heating & Fireplaces: Depending upon where you live and how your house was built, your home may have any of several types of heating systems that help you to enjoy your interior spaces year round. Give equal importance to this part of the house.

Kitchens: A dwelling is not a home without a kitchen. Since prehistoric times, dwellings were literally built around the hearth--the cooking and heating center of the home. Nowadays, the kitchen is where meals are prepared, snacks are sneaked, families come together, and homework and other projects are tackled. Give topmost priority to the kitchen while remodeling your house.

Safe and Secure Home: Of all the purposes that a home serves, providing safety and security are the most important. Your house may be beautifully designed, furnished, and finished, but if your family isn't safe within its walls, this is like icing on a cardboard cake. Play it safe.