Interior inspiration: Decorating a big house

Whether your rooms have large dimensions or you simply have lots of bedrooms and spaces in your house, it’s important to come up with a clear plan of attack.

Choose which room you’re going to start with, and focus on that space until it’s complete.

Only when it’s a usable, comfortable room should you move on to the next, so the project is broken down into smaller, more manageable chunks. 

Big rooms are perfectly designed for interesting layouts and divisions, so unleash your inner interior designer and be imaginative with the way you use your space.

If you’re unsure where to begin, Pinterest is a great place to gain some inspiration, with fabulous ideas for furniture layouts, reading nooks, partitioning and more. 

While warm colours are generally a no-no for small spaces, big houses often benefit from yellow, orange and red hues that bring a cosiness to the rooms.

Warm lighting also helps to make big rooms feel more comfortable, so don’t shy away from more vibrant tones for the walls and soft furnishings.

If you’re not a fan of in-your-face colours, you can incorporate a splash of bright hues with scatter cushions, curtains and ornaments. 

With a bigger surface area to cover, you have more space to get creative when it comes to painting a big house.

Creating hero walls are a great way to make the most of your wall space, while bringing depth and interest to the decor.

White and slate grey work well together, while other great colour pairings include white and pastel green, and two shades of contrasting blue. 

In a big house you’ll have plenty of wall space to cover, which is the perfect opportunity for displaying your favourite pictures and artwork.

From art prints to wedding photos, make the most of the walls by hanging plenty of frames, or even creating your own feature display.

Mismatch your frames for a vintage feel, or go ultra-modern with matching black or white frames.