Where HGTV's Keith Bynum & Evan Thomas Recommend Starting During Your Next Renovation

"Bargain Block's" Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas always have the best home-related advice for every project and improvement. But what if you haven't even started your home upgrade plan yet because you don't know where to start? Sometimes, creating the ideal scheme to revamp any aspect of your house — or give your home a full makeover — is the most challenging part of the process, leading to hesitation and procrastination. But luckily, Bynum and Thomas have some convenient advice for taking that first step — and it's more fun than you may think.

"We use Pinterest a lot. Especially if Keith comes up with a theme, then we look for examples of that theme," Thomas told Realtor.com. Meanwhile, Bynum added, "If you're struggling, a starting point for design inspiration is to pick a color that you like or you're comfortable with and start building off of that. That's one of the fastest ways to streamline the process. Everybody understands color better than they do layout or actual design." So, before you start shopping and stressing over which products to buy and people to hire, you should look for vibe inspiration from Pinterest and the colors you enjoy most.

Who says research has to be boring? As Evan Thomas noted, sometimes it's best to think of themes you like and explore them on Pinterest as your starting point. Once you see various examples, you should get a feel for whether that aesthetic will work for your space. For instance, if you're interested in exuding a beachy vibe, search "beachy home interior" on Pinterest to understand how you'll need to decorate your home to channel that aesthetic. Most examples of that beachy theme feature a mixture of white and light neutrals with blue and decorations that lean minimalistic rather than overly bold.

Meanwhile, if you search for inspiration for "industrial home interior" on Pinterest, you'll find many interiors featuring dark browns, black, and gray. The decor in these homes is very no-frills, with a lot of brick detail and dim lighting. On the other hand, anyone interested in '80s-inspired home decor will see that this theme typically requires decorations and even furniture with bright colors and lively patterns when searching "'80s home interior" on Pinterest. Thus, Thomas is right in that Pinterest will give you an excellent idea of how different themes look in various home interiors.

In addition to looking for Pinterest inspiration, you should take Keith Bynum's advice and start your interior design process by choosing a color scheme. For instance, if your favorite color combination is green, brown, and beige, you may want to do beige walls, brown furniture, and green decorations and use the timeless 60-30-10 color rule. Anyone who doesn't have a color combination in mind should think about their favorite color or neutral and take it from there, then determine the hues and neutrals that would look best with that favorite.

Choosing your paint is always crucial for walls, so if you love a specific light neutral — such as ivory or tan — you should go with that shade of paint for a look you'll enjoy! If you think your favorite color is too loud and overwhelming — like orange or pink — for all the walls, consider instead using it to get the perfect accent wall and add character to your home. The right colors are necessary for furniture, too, as no one wants furniture in colors they don't like. Meanwhile, if you appreciate ultra-colorful looks and hope to incorporate splashes of various hues into your space, feel free to look for decorations in every color from the rainbow, as you can change the decor with your mood since it's not as permanent as the walls and furniture.