A house isn’t truly home until you put your personal touch on it through décor, furnishings and that special something. How can you add to your home to make it more welcoming and representative of your style? Here are some tips on making your house a home.
Mix it Up
Often times, when you first move into a home (especially a new one), the walls have been painted a neutral egg shell color. Boring! Make it your own by transforming a light beige room into a bright one just by mixing up the styles of the surrounding décor. Southern Living suggests adding texture and a pop of color by accenting the current neutral shades with a bold floral rug, herring bone fireplace tile and animal print chair. If you have a bit more money to spend on furniture, go with a red sofa and chair set against a white, beige or yellow backdrop. Strong statement pieces pull everything together and are often all that’s needed to make a room truly gain character.
Inspiration from the Past
A little inspiration is all that’s needed when it comes to making a house a home. Once you’ve perused blogs and online sites for ideas, look around your house and see what you can incorporate from your past to bring it into the present. Got old home decor magazines lying around? What about old family photographs? Frame them, decoupage them, compile them in a coffee table book, hang canvas prints on the wall – all in an effort to bring familiarity into your space. From shabby chic and country to romantic and modern home furnishings, you can make this a theme throughout your whole home.
Simple Renovations for Impact
It can be overwhelming to look around your house and only see the big things that need to be done. Instead, take it room by room. After all, simple renovations pack the biggest punch. Have a small room? HGTV suggests painting it the same color as the adjoining room to make it appear longer and bigger. This is ideal for a seamless look between a kitchen and dining room, or any other two rooms for that matter. To give the appearance of even larger size, paint the walls in the same shade as the drapes. No need to gut the cabinets and put new ones in. Instead, reface or paint them, attaching decorative accent pieces such as drawer pulls and handles.
Use Space Wisely
Instead of just one coffee table or one lounger for a large room, try breaking up the space for continuity of flow and visual interest. Why not place smaller rounded tables throughout the room? Save on space by eliminating book cases by staggering sleek floating shelves to showcase your photos, books, collections, candles, fresh flowers, and in-season decorations, suggests Better Homes and Gardens.
To add more personal touches to your home that really make a difference, contact Judd Builders for your home improvement needs.