Decorating your house can be both exciting and daunting all at once. You get to create a space which reflects your personality, and make you feel truly at home. However, it can be tricky to figure out where you should start and how to budget. What interior design trends should you follow, and which ones will suit you? Don’t worry. Fashion is fun and you can get creative making your house feel like your home.
Welcome Space
An important element of interior design to remember is that your space shouldn’t only welcome you, but anyone else who goes into your home. When it comes to figuring out how to set out your furniture, you should picture the room when you’ll have guests over. Do you want people looking at each other or do you want to create a focal point in the room? No matter the size of the space, you don’t have to stick to an arrangement. Play around and work out what suits your needs. Make sure you’ve got comfortable chairs, so your guests can get settled quickly.
Reflect Your Style
Your home is the one place in the world you can call well and truly your own. It’s a blank canvas you can fill in whatever way you like. Would you be unsure where to begin? You can start by looking in your own wardrobe. If you see splashes of colour everywhere, aim for a bold palette – this works vice versa, too. You can explore interior design trends but make sure they’re applicable to your own taste. If you don’t want to commit to full on makeovers, start by experimenting with your soft furnishings. Starting off small allows for you to budget for the larger pieces, looking in second hand furniture stores or charity shops is a great way to pick up a bargain. Feeling creative? You can always buy a second hand table and give it a makeover. Not only does this keep your budget down but it allows you to personalise it too.
Retro Fusion
A design trend we’ve seen make an appearance over the years is retro fusion. It brings elements from other eras together with the now. From the elegance of the 20s to the fun and funky colours of the 70s. Once again it’s an interior design movement which allows you to play and mix things up. Explore the eras and pick your favourite.
Art Work
One of the easiest ways of giving your space more personality is artwork. You don’t have to be an expert to pick pieces for your home. You can play around with the artwork and other elements of the room. Mix things up and you’ll see some eye-catching results. You may think buying art for your house is a huge expense but it doesn’t have to be. Postcards and poster prints could go hand in hand. You could also use this as an opportunity to support local artists.
No matter how you choose to make your home more fashionable, you still need to make sure it’s a space that reflects who you are. What are some of your favourite ways to decorate your home?