Empty rooms in a home are like blank canvases. There are so many possibilities and true opportunities to be creative and express yourself. Just like a piece of art, a room can be an expression of you. Think of home decorating as a way to show off your style and unique personality. Rather than just filling it with functional furniture, be creative and make the space truly yours.
Are you looking to add a touch of personality to your home office, bedroom, or other space in your home? Here are five tips that can get you started.
1. Customize Your Cooling (and Heating)
When several people live in a home, there can be just as many opinions about the perfect home temperature. Or maybe you live alone but prefer different temps depending on the room. For example, many people like to sleep in a cool room but shower in a warm one. A mini split system is perfect for addressing this issue.
A mini split is a ductless air conditioner that cools and heats homes using a zone control feature. Rather than relying on a central system to heat or cool the entire home, you can control the temperature in different rooms. This is such a great way to customize your space and increase your level of comfort in your home.
2. Buy Furniture to Match Your Personality
Any empty room in your home needs furniture, whether it’s a bed, table, couch, or desk. Since furniture is such a big part of what goes in a home, you should be strategic about each piece that you choose. Don’t just purchase the first item you see. Instead, look for pieces that will truly pull a space together and that feel like you.
So how do you determine what furniture matches your personality and feels like “you”? First of all, trust your instincts. If you love a piece of furniture at first sight and can’t stop thinking about it, there’s a reason. But if you’re still lost, there are several useful tactics for choosing furniture.
Think about your interior design style first. Do you like modern, traditional, minimalist, shabby chic, or something else? Also, consider your favorite colors. To take things a step further, think about your personality traits. For example, a super-extroverted and bubbly person might prefer a funky, colorful couch, while an introvert might prefer a more understated one.
3. Decorate With Art That Speaks to You
For many people who are decorating a space, art is an afterthought. It’s not always seen as necessary, but it should be. Art is great for pulling a space together, and it can add a lot of personality to a room. Without the final touch of artwork, a space can feel boring and lifeless.
Finding the right pieces and the correct amount of art to suit a space can be challenging, but also rewarding. Just as you did with your furniture choices, consider your style and color preferences and general personality. A bold piece of Pop Art will go well with the orange couch in your modern living room; an Impressionist landscape likely wouldn’t. Purchase art that speaks to you and mix it up with other elements like a mirror and plants. With some experimentation, your space will come together beautifully in time.
4. Fill Spaces With What Helps You Relax
Everyone has that space in their home where they go to unwind. Whether you see your bedroom, living room, or perhaps an outdoor space as your sanctuary, it should encourage relaxation. If you’re not able to relax in a space, you’ll never truly feel at home.
To create a place to destress, make a point of adding relaxing home decor to your space. Add throws that let you cozy up, light candles in a room, or decorate with flowers. You can even set aside a space for meditation or make the lighting dimmer in specific rooms. Whatever helps you chill out is fair game!
5. Keep Things Tidy Using Organizational Aids
A clean space leads to a clear mind. If the rooms in your home are messy and cluttered, you won’t feel happy in them. To avoid clutter in your home, invest in organizing tools. There are so many methods for organizing your space while keeping everything cute and cohesive. The right organizing tools can even add a touch of “you” to a space.
Start simple by adding aesthetically pleasing entryway hooks to keep clutter such as keys and bags off your countertops. Then work on the small rooms in your home. You might reorganize a busy cabinet in your bathroom with stackable containers, for example. When tackling the larger spaces in your home, look for cute bins that can help you store and categorize items. You’ll feel best when your space is clear of clutter.
A home should be more than just a place to take shelter. It ought to be a haven and a place for you to relax and destress. Not only that, but your home should be a true expression of you. Once you take the time to make your house feel like a home, you’ll be so glad you did.
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