Fashioning a home that reflects your taste is a tremendous source of satisfaction, and not that difficult either. Just make sure to consciously state your preferences, explore the history and language of different styles of decoration, and look for ways to add your own personal history – and it can be beautiful, and original, too.
There are two ways you could go about decorating your house – one is to buy everything first and then put it together by pattern, and the other is to buy individual things at a time that you think will look good together. There is no right or wrong way, but there are ways. One method is to look décor magazines or online and to jot down the things that catch your eye.
Showcase Sentimental Items
Good home design, because of the requirements for personal expression, necessitates a smattering of objects in every room that ‘say’ something about you – be it hand-me-down vases passed down from grandparents, or souvenirs amassed over childhood vacations. In addition to naming a narrative, sentimental pieces gift any space warmth, image and idiosyncrasy. A clock that was restored by a great grandparent, for example, might be too sentimental to display. In that case, ‘Hang it along a hallway for you and your kids to see it every day,’ Marino advises. Fifth, display items related to your passions and hobbies. If you play guitar, collect guitars: if you love rugby league, put up prints of rugby greats. These items will help create a sense of place and personality, and simultaneously act as reminders, to you and your visitors, of things that are important to you.
Choose Furniture and Accessories That Resonate
With Your Preferences Whatever the aesthetic, your furniture and decor should represent it in some way – a mood board or a 3D app such as Mattoboard are great ways to intuitively get a sense of what you’re drawn to and how this translates into a home. After working out your preferences, consider adding a touch or two that is just a little more personal – an interesting chair, a hand-sewn pillow, a family photo gallery wall. Ultimately, these parts will come together to create an abode that feels distinctly yours. In addition to personal style, items like rugs or artwork should also be chosen with hobbies and interests in mind. That way, the space not only looks nice, but you’ll also enjoy it more.
Select a Color Palette That Reflects Your Personality
Selecting an inspired colour palette is an important feature of creating a home that expresses your personal style. Your colour selection will influence the ambience of any space that you design; colour schemes such as complementary or analogous can help you to achieve a sense of relaxation or energy in any setting. If you like past blue and green range, you likely are an optimist. Those who prefer darker colours, such as blue and brown, Keep a digital or paper journal of your favourite colours – this is a great place to start as you develop your design scheme. Look up colour schemes online, pore over style books. Once you have defined your style, your home can be truly bespoke.
Pay Attention to the Smaller Details
It all comes down to infusing your dwelling with personal touches – the favourite keepsakes, the purchases chosen specifically for their belonging to you versus anyone else, the colours you respond to, the minutiae such as the decorative hardware or the pillow with the stripes or texture-rich accent pieces, unimportant on their own but collectively add up to interesting and specific aesthetics. Further, be aware that your style might evolve over time, and that you can always embrace a new trend or two when decorating your home. If you keep these suggestions and concepts in mind, you should easily develop a home built to your liking and tastes. Have fun!