The Art of Furnishing: Tips for Attractive Decoration in the Home

First of all, it is fabrics, carpets, lights and personal accessories that give a home its individual touch. Here are ideas and tips from Barbara Benz and her architare team to make the interior unique and reflect your own personality.

The food looks fantastic, the quality is first-class, the ingredients are well-balanced - but to achieve the ultimate taste experience, all that's missing are the spices! "What applies to exquisite dishes can also be applied to the art of furnishing," explains Barbara Benz, Managing Director of architare .

Our interior designers and interior consultants first develop an interior design concept that takes into account the architecture of the rooms, the interactions of proportions, shapes, light and acoustics, and of course the needs of the residents. This is followed by the so-called 'finishing touch' to give the interior the final touch.

Furnishings: Impressive wow effect or cozy atmosphere?

In this context, the aim is never to pile up trendy accessories or to artfully arrange cushions on the sofa. Rather, it is about capturing the essence of the room and bringing it into harmony with the personality of the residents. The question is whether the clients want more comfort or whether the furnishings require a wow effect and perhaps even a clever break in style.

During this creative process, a clever selection of textiles, carpets , lighting , personal accessories and targeted color design can play a decisive role.

The use of colors in your own home: tips for a skillful implementation

When choosing colors, the customer's personal preference is of course always the focus. Whether they prefer strong colors or tend towards neutral and natural tones varies from individual to individual. Many customers have a favorite color that can be cleverly introduced as an accent - be it through cushions, curtains, elegant vases, portable lights or other stylish accessories. These details harmoniously complete the overall picture or create a fascinating contrast to enrich the interior.


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Fabrics and Carpets: Experimenting with Patterns and Textures

In our hectic, digital era, fabrics and carpets play a crucial role as sensual elements in interior design. They bring warmth to the interior and convey a feeling of security.

Of course, fabrics can also enrich a modern interior, especially in spacious, industrially designed loft spaces, where they can create fascinating contrasts. The secret to using fabrics is to create a harmonious foundation on which different styles can then build.

A starting point for the design can be a mood board on which fabric samples, color patterns and inspiration from magazines are collected. In this way, an intuitive feeling for the stylistic direction in which the design should go quickly develops.

Creating eye-catchers with mirrors

Mirrors are a great way to reflect light and visually enlarge spaces. However, they not only fulfill a functional role, but are also aesthetically pleasing elements in interior design. For example, mirrors arranged in groups can replace traditional wall pictures and at the same time give the impression of a window into another world.

Side tables, stools and similar small furniture: the perfect details for the finishing touch.

Small pieces of furniture such as stools , armchairs and side tables enrich an interior in many ways. They add additional functionality and can also emphasize the style of the room.

A stool can easily transform into an additional seat and at the same time act as a chic design element. Side tables not only serve as a place to put glasses or cups, but also create space for your personal design, be it with books, candles or personal accessories . In the world of living, it is precisely these small details that can make the difference.

For further information or to add the finishing touches to your own interior, we recommend a visit to the architare stores in Nagold and Stuttgart or the architare online shop . You are also welcome to arrange a consultation appointment.