How ordering samples can help you make an informed decision about your decor choice| 247 Blog

With so much to consider when it comes to freshening up your space and deciding how you want your new décor to look, decorating can become an overwhelming task, rather than the enjoyable activity that you had imagined. 

The stress of the past few years and having to navigate working from home brings the desire to reclaim our home as our own sanctuary so that we can enjoy spending our free time in our happy, safe and relaxing space. With the season change, many are looking for the perfect opportunity to update our spaces, and the Summer is the perfect time for a fresh look.

When it comes to deciding on colours and textures, have a good look and feel at what you prefer, ordering free samples creates the perfect opportunity to essentially try before you buy, which will save you the stress of investing your money in something that you don’t love.

Even if you’re not decided on your colour palette just yet, ordering your samples in the colours you gravitate towards will help you choose between a few when you see them in person. Paint sample pots or stickers can give you a feel for how light or dark tones can change the feel of your room, while blind samples can help you decide what colour and texture works to frame your window.

When you’ve chosen your samples it’s time to see how they perform, if it’s a blind sample, you want to make sure that blind material is suitable for your everyday life and what you want from your window dressing. Are you looking for something that’s blackout, so you can enjoy a sleep in? If so, hold it up to the window and see if any light filters through.

If it’s a floor sample, is it slippery, or durable? Testing the functionality is vital for your decision, so you can be confident that they will be the best choice. Make sure you’re looking for a free guarantee too! At 247 Blinds, you receive a free 5-guarantee with every purchase, which ensures you’re getting something of great quality that will last. 

If you’re looking at flooring samples test the thickness and durability by walking on it a few times, does it bounce back or stay flat, you can even do a spill test and make sure the carpet for you is wipeable.

Creating a mood board will not only help you find the happiness and fulfilment of rolling up your sleeves and tackling your home DIY project, but will also assist you in turning your vision into a reality.

You will find most DIY decor companies offer a sample service, from flooring, to paint and obviously, our favourite, blinds. Once your free samples arrive, you’ll have everything you need to start creating your mood board and just like that, you’ll know what colours and fabrics work together and what doesn’t. Ordering free samples makes colour-scheming so much simpler.