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I've previously written about the talented Georgia-based interior design team Chad Welch and Dareen Godbee; they are the creative minds behind the brand DarrenChad. I recently was able to connect with them to get five interior design tips that I am sure will prove helpful to anyone looking to bring new life into a room.

Five Interior Design Tips By Chad Welch and Darren Godbee, DarrenChad Inc.

1. All that glitters is gold…and silver
The fastest way to outdate your decor is to use all silver or all gold in your accessories. Mix it up! Silver and gold are constantly changing in popularity, so don’t fall into the monochromatic pitfall. A timeless interior incorporates subtle variations in metallics of many hues, and will never go out of style.

2. Angles, angles, angles
Give the eye something to feast on by playing around with different angles. I recommend angling everything from rugs to furniture placement. Our eyes are trained to see things symmetrically and in straight lines and formations. Throwing the eye off a little creates interest and excitement. My advice is to angle sofas and chairs toward focal points such as picture windows, patios, or even an interesting painting or sculpture to encourage relaxing and socializing.

3. Don’t know if you are contemporary or traditional, or somewhere in-between?
Don’t put yourself in a box…be everything! Find a designer to help you mesh your styles together. Hiring a designer doesn’t have to be as costly as you might think. A good designer can start you with a method to your madness and can keep you from making random impulse purchases that don’t fit. My best advice is that you don’t have to be confined to just one theme or palate, but you do have to create a flow and transition or you will likely end up frustrated and confused.

4. Don’t be afraid of color!
One of the most common mistakes I see in decorating today is people painting, decorating, and accessorizing everything in various shades of beige. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against beige; it’s just that beige is safe. All too often I see people who love color and desperately want to bring it into their homes opt for neutrals and beiges simply because they don’t know how to make color work for them. My advice? Ease into it! If you love red, go with burgundy instead of scarlet. Do you love lime green but aren’t sure if it will go with anything? Try a soothing shade of celery or sage.

5. Mirror, mirror on the wall
We love mirrors here at DarrenChad Inc. and you should too! Got a small space that feels closed in? Do you have a dark room or corner in your home that could use a little brightening up? Use mirrors to give the illusion of depth and space. A large mirror can give the appearance of nearly double the space in some areas. The reflective nature of mirrors throws shadows and varying degrees of light that not only brighten up an area, but also create ambiance and mood.

To learn more about Darren and Chad or to see their incredible interior design work, be sure to stop by their website: DarrenChad.com