While everyone wants their home to reflect their style, it is easy to follow interior design trends and conform. Here are ten ways to spice up your decor to make it more original and less tedious.
1. Display things that you find meaningful
Personalizing your space to reflect your personal experiences is best to make it unique. You can include your favourite pictures, stamp collection, or high school sports jersey. It doesn’t matter what you have, and it will make your home unique. These items will make your home an inspiration hub and a source for creativity. Picture frames will give photos and other paper items a polished look. A shelf should be dedicated to collections or other novelty items. Hanging items, such as vintage teacups or other novelty items, can be displayed on a wall with hooks.
2. Hang an image or art under your window
Windows are great for adding light into a room. However, too many windows can make it difficult to personalize your space according to your taste if they take up too much wall space. While the rule of thumb for hanging art or photos is to place them at eye level (but rules are meant to be broken), there are fun ways to do it. Place an image or several pictures below the window frame. This can give a room a unique look. Even in rooms with few windows, a picture placed below a window can create a focal point that is low enough to the ground. It also helps to keep the walls from being overwhelmed.
3. Change your hardware
It is easy and cheap to use the hardware on your kitchen or furniture. However, it can be tedious. Generic hardware can also make furniture look old and boring. You can make your furniture or room look more elegant by changing the knobs or pulls. You should avoid replacing knobs that you have bought in bulk at Home Depot, as they can often be just as cheap. There are unique knobs that can be purchased at Anthropologie, and you can also find more expensive hardware at Restoration Hardware. Making your hardware is an option if you don’t want to spend that much. You can either refinish or create new hardware from wood, leather or rope.
4. Make the ceiling your focal point
Although the ceiling can add style and elegance to your space, most people don’t consider it when designing their rooms. It is like a blank wall. To make your room cohesive and beautiful, you should integrate it into the overall design and style. It makes the room appear larger by drawing the eyes upwards. There are many options to make your ceiling the centre of attention in your room. Wood beams and chandeliers are expensive and require a lot more effort. A medallion is a more straightforward option, and they are more affordable (find them at Home Depot). You can place it on its own or at the base of a fan or chandelier to add elegance and class. You can also paint it in a different colour than white. You can even make it more fun by adding wallpaper or a stencil to create a pattern.
5. Photos for the bathroom
Although placing your framed photos in this area may seem odd, it adds an individual touch to your bathroom. You spend a lot of time in your bathroom throughout the day. The bathroom is often the first place you visit in the morning and the last before bed at night. Personal photos can make your day more enjoyable. These photos should be framed in high-quality frames to protect them from moisture from the shower, as well as damaging products like hairspray and perfume.
6. Hanging plants
Plants can add colour, texture and a sense of life to a space. Plants can be placed in pots on the floor or in vases on tables. Hanging plants are another way to add life and colour to your area. Hanging plants will add life and style to any room, even if they take up too much floor space or table space. This is especially important for small spaces. Hanging large plants can become a focal point of the room, similar to a chandelier. You can also hang terraria and succulents from the ceiling for a minimalistic look.
7. Singing on a chair or bed
Bring it back to your childhood, and you can bring it into your home. A rocking chair or rocking chair can also help you relax. You can make your furniture using rope and wood from a hardware shop. It is essential that the ceiling support a swing with a person on it. Otherwise, it could prove dangerous.
8. Your front door will be more interesting
Your front door is an essential aspect of your home’s curb appeal. Change the front door to make your home stand out from others. Brightening your front door with a bright colour can draw people to your home and make it more inviting. Our subconscious can be influenced by the colour we choose. The blue colour is a sign of trust and peace. Green is a symbol of stability and growth.
9. In your kitchen, frame photos
Kitchens, like bathrooms, can seem odd places to place family photos. This is because there is very little wall space and counter space. However, many people spend a lot of time in their kitchens. According to Distractify.com, each person spends on average 2.5 years cooking and 3.66 years dining. That’s quite a time commitment. Add pictures to your kitchen that you find meaningful. These are great places to hang photos, either one at a time or in a gallery.
10. Paint a room a dark colour
A room’s feeling of spaciousness and comfort is dependent on the light it receives. If there is enough light, such as natural sunlight or artificial lighting, the room will feel more extensive and homey. Bright colours are possible if there is enough light (i.e. windows or lots of lamps). Black walls can give your space a moody, relaxed look and make a great conversation starter. Be careful when painting a room in a dark colour. Dark paints can be more challenging to work with than lighter colours. To make your space more inviting, balance dark walls with lighter elements in the room. Instead of painting the entire room in a scary colour, a dark accent wall can create the same effect.
