Lots of people are going to try and tell you how to design your place. Instead, get to know what you like by researching through magazines and websites for looks you love and looks you don’t. This will very quickly determine your natural preference. From there decide if you need help or not. Remember design advice can just be for a floor or a paint colour, it doesn’t mean investing in a full service. Ask questions but only seek advice from one or two trusted sources. Have a plan and don’t start your design project without it. Yes it might change as you go, but reference where you started, to make sure you still end up with what you originally wanted.