Decorating your home is a very personal business, no matter what some might say. There are many tips that show you how to properly match colours and decorating styles, but unfortunately, they’re often aimed at a pretty wide audience, which is why it’s understandable if you find them a bit impersonal. When opting for interior design style, it’s important to match everything so your home will look well-designed and balanced, but also, don’t forget the importance of integrating your personality so you’ll feel welcome and comfortable in your own space. Therefore, here are some suggestions and ideas that will help you achieve that:
Don’t Sacrifice Your Comfort
Comfort is essential, as there’s nothing more frustrating from living in a space that looks like an interior design magazine or a furniture store catalog but that is totally uncomfortable. Sometimes, it’s difficult to merge the stylishness and comfort, but with a bit of effort, it’s all perfectly doable. Hence, opting for a sofa that’s cozy and looks good will make you feel much happier than picking a well-designed and luxurious one, since even though the latter might look better, it surely isn’t a place where you’d love to relax after a hard day’s work. So, before buying anything new, it’s crucial to determine what’s comfortable for you (some like firm and some like soft), so you’ll be able to make the right choice.
Vibe is Everything
You don’t need to have the immaculate and minimalist living room in order to feel good in your own space. Instead, aim for cozy and friendly vibes, as that’s the only thing that will make your home feel uniquely yours. Matching contrasting colours, using souvenirs as decor items and proudly displaying cherished family heirlooms will add a special and very personal atmosphere to your home. Of course, that doesn’t mean that your place should be a mess, but when it comes to interior design, don’t be afraid of a casual approach as that will make you feel relaxed, and your guests will appreciate the place that feels cozy and friendly.
Have Faith in Little Details
Paintings, vases, flowerpots, and books — these are the things that can help your true personality shine through. For example, if you’re a fan of more natural aesthetics, having a hand-braided jute rug will bring a great deal of charm to your place. Additionally, opting for wall tapestries, sofa covers, and patterned pillows can be a great way to make your living room look much warmer. But, if you’re planning to go shopping for decor items and accessories, make sure to learn how to match colours and patterns so everything will look neat and well-decorated.
Be Realistic in Order to be Happy With Your Home
Reading interior design magazines and seeing wonderful homes on Instagram, or in movies and TV shows can sometimes make you feel disillusioned with the state of your own place. But, it’s essential to point out that all these photos that you see are just a set made to get you inspired so you’ll be able to give your home a bit of a makeover. These homes always look impeccable, which is no surprise considering that they’re not tainted by everyday use, which is what living rooms and homes are generally for. It’s easy to get enamoured with a photo you see online, but people forget that living rooms and kitchen are often full of stuff such as slippers, coffee mugs, dishes and documents that we need and use every day. In fact, it’s better to incorporate these little things you need and use, so you’ll feel comfortable with a bit of extra mess that is actually normal. Customizing your needs (such as tech gadgets and other everyday items) will make you feel at ease at your own home.
Choose a Style That Matches Who You Are
Now, sometimes it can be tricky to determine who you are, especially when it comes to interior decor, but in order to achieve that, it’s important to determine your preferences first. If you prefer larger-than-life fine details, then there’s no point in browsing Scandinavian styled furniture, as they’re quite different. On the other hand, in case you prefer simplicity and practicality that go with Scandinavian style, opting for colourful boho decor items will only make you feel overwhelmed with all the quirkiness. Additionally, it’s always better to get inspired by your favourite styles than to blatantly copy them, as that will make you feel more comfortable and happier in the long run.
Your personality consists of many little things, so it’s essential to decide which aspects of yourself will be incorporated into your interior design. If you love music and pop culture, showing your favourite records or using a record player as a decor piece will surely be a great addition to your home, for example. Finally, be sure to keep your home practical and comfortable, as that’s the only thing that matters no matter which interior design style you prefer.
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