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So you’ve decided it’s time to finally update the homestead and get it looking and feeling exactly how you envisioned it in your mind’s eye when you invested in it. However, if you’re like most folks starting down this path, you will likely come up against the dreaded mental block whereby you sort of know what you want to achieve but are floundering around about where to start. Luckily for you, we will hold your hand throughout this post and give you a few ideas regarding how to turn your existing space into something you can be proud of. So grab a cup of tea or coffee, your notepad, and begin taking notes on how to upscale your home into something truly remarkable.
Choose A Cohesive Color Palette
While you might think that having a wacky color scheme running throughout your home speaks to your inner artist, in actuality, it can make the space appear far messier than it really is. Now, just to be clear, it is your home to do as you wish, and if using myriad hues, tones, and saturation levels is what you want, then go for it and don’t let some random post hold you back. However, if you’re seeking something a little more traditional, then cohesion is what you really ought to aim for. This color cohesion extends not simply to the walls but also to the floor. This is true whether you opt for machine washable rugs that can transform a dull space into something with a little more pizazz or any tiling options you already have or are planning on buying. We’re not looking for conformity here but cohesion, which are two separate things. Conformity implies a monotony that will cause you to utterly regret any moves you make, while cohesion simply means that you have thought about the style and overall aesthetic of your home and have tried to blend it together. By opting for color cohesion, you will generate a flow throughout all the spaces in your house, meaning that when you enter different rooms, they will feel distinct enough to create interest but similar enough to avoid a jarring sense of change for the sake of change.
Use Plants For A Touch Of Nature
Although it might seem a little cliche at this point, adding select plants and flowers throughout a space will bring the outdoors inside and offer a sense of tranquility and fairness that can only be achieved using the things that nature provides. If you aren’t particularly green-thumbed, then you might consider low-maintenance plants like spider or snake plants. These only require you to water them once per day and perhaps trim them back when they start getting overgrown. On the other hand, if you happen to be into horticulture and enjoy everything involved with it, from selecting the plants to nurturing them, then you have far more options and can decorate using colorful flowers based on the previous suggestion of color cohesion. If you have been considering this step for a while, it might be prudent to finish the overall redecoration before adding any plants. This will ensure that you choose the correct options for the space and avoid having to move things around unnecessarily.
Incorporate Mirrors To Create Depth And Add Light
Mirrors are a remarkable item that, when used to their full extent and in an intelligent manner, can add depth and space to any room while also increasing the amount of natural light. There is a reason why the phrase “smoke and mirrors” exists: they can give you an illusion of something that might not otherwise be. To achieve your desired outcome, you need to place them strategically, such as near windows and other forms of natural light. The reflections they provide can help to give you a feeling of light that may not be available based on existing openings. They can also boost illumination when used in conjunction with artificial lighting, but to get the best effects, you should opt for natural light when possible.
Invest In Quality Lighting Fixtures
If there is one thing that unites all rooms in a house, it is probably that they all need to be illuminated at one point or another. Consequently, why not update your light fixtures to something that matches your style and add them to every room? In most cases, the eye will be instantly drawn to a light of some description when turned on, and when you have fittings that match the rest of the decor, you can create a sense of harmony. It doesn’t matter if you’re opting for modern, industrial fittings or something a tad more rustic; the idea is to update and maintain the style throughout.
Add Personal Touches With Art
Whether you’re a budding art critic or someone who couldn’t tell the difference between a Magritte or a van Gogh, art can add a je ne sais quoi to any space it graces. The best part is that even if you’ve no genuine interest in art, you can still have fun during the selection process, as it can open your mind to new things and engage your imagination. Moreover, it offers you the ability to consider how you might add the art to your home or how you imagined your home to the art. Because this step tends to be a deeply personal choice, we can’t proffer any suggestions as to how to proceed. As long as you choose something that matches your personality (i.e., don’t just choose it because that’s what you think others will like), then you can’t go wrong.
Rearrange Furniture For New Perspectives
If you haven’t the budget for a full-scale renovation or to invest in new stuff, you might be pleasantly surprised at just how much change one can achieve by moving your existing furniture around. This will also give you the opportunity to clean the places that rarely see the light of day and reconfigure the layout to generate something far more appealing.
Changing up your home to better match your personality is something that can be as complicated or straightforward as you want to make it. You can take or leave the ideas we have presented based on what you want to achieve, and hopefully end up with a house that you have turned into a home!
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