6 Ways to Add A Personal Touch To Your Living Space This Season
Your living space is the replica of your personality, so it deserves all the attention you can give. Begin with the interior decor because it goes a long way in reflecting your taste and vision. Adding a personal touch is the key, but most people fail to understand what it takes. It isn't just about picking the apt colors for your walls or decor elements for your space. A personal touch is more about making your home a subtle statement of your belief.
Everything you think should be visible on the walls, floors, doors, and windows of your home. It should also reflect in the way you arrange your furniture and create vacant spaces. Bringing an element of personalization to your home sounds complex, but it is easier than you think. Moreover, it need not burn a hole in your wallet. Here are some simple steps that you can implement to achieve your home-personalization goals this season.
Start with a declutter project
A regular declutter project is essential for all homeowners, regardless of your taste in home decor. Don't confine these projects to spring cleaning, and do it more often. You will feel a lot more comfortable while personalizing a clean and clutter-free space from scratch. A messy, cluttered home causes stress, and you may end up losing your way with the actual project. Start room by room, check things you own, and purge the ones you no longer need. As a rule, you must eliminate everything you haven't used for the last six months. Anything you do not plan to use in the foreseeable future also deserves to go. Also, make sure that you have a less crowded space as it will be easier to enhance it in your unique style.
Display your photos
Photographs are an excellent way to create unique, personalized decor for your living space. Except for the frames, this form of the wall art comes for free yet is priceless. You have the most precious memories on display for your guests to see. You can experiment with photo displays in more than one way. Creating an accent wall in each room is a great idea. You can use it as a photo gallery displaying important events like marriage, births, achievements, and family trips. Just gather all your memories, frame them in decorative shapes, and display them proudly in your rooms. You can also place single photos on corner tables and above the fireplace. Keep them wherever they can grab attention, but make sure they are safe from kids and pets.
Say it with wall art
Wall art is another good way to dress your walls the way you want. You need not worry about spending a fortune on limited edition artwork. Keeping it bold and sassy is enough to get the attention you want. You could opt for social commentary art to make a personal statement on your walls. Just make sure that the pieces you select blend well with the color palette of your space. Also, ensure that they complement the room. For example, living room art should be chic and attention-grabbing, while calming pieces are ideal for bedrooms. Size also matters as you cannot hang life-size pieces on the kitchen and bathroom walls.
Show off your DIY skills
Adding your personal touch is also about showcasing your skills. You can do it by picking DIY projects and tutorials to create home decor elements yourself. Hang something on the wall, design a small piece of furniture or pottery, or create a craft for the center table. Start small if you are only a beginner because you will want flaunt-worthy art on display. You may have to discard a few pieces until you create a perfect one. Be patient and realistic until you have something good enough, as it may take a lot of practice and hard work. But once you have a DIY craft, you will be proud to show it off.
Create a reading nook
If you are an avid reader, enhancing your living space with a reading nook is an excellent idea. The decor element is trending, and you can get endless ideas on home design websites and magazines. Essentially, a reading nook is about comfort as you will expect a space where you can curl up with a good book. Tailor it to your needs and personality, and you have a perfect one without much work. A comfortable chair or cozy sofa is a good start. Add a couple of soft cushions and a warm throw for extra coziness. Lighting is also essential to support you while reading. A floor lamp is a good option, though you can use a task light for a smaller area.
Be your inspiration
Adding a personal touch to your home becomes much easier if you use yourself as the inspiration. Rather than copying the interior design choices of others, be your own designer. You will end up saving time and money and creating a home that is perfectly yours. Start by brainstorming for the ideas and list things you wish to integrate. You may want more hues if you love being playful. Likewise, you could opt for plants if sustainability is your first love. Consider your lifestyle too, as your home decor depends on your current way of life. For example, a bachelor's pad looks different from a house brimming with kids. Mix and match different decor elements, and create a seamless blend of things you like and need.
A personalized living space makes you happy and proud as a homeowner. You feel good about living in it and flaunting it to your friends and loved ones. But you need not spend a lot of time, effort, and money to add your unique touch to your home. Just pick some simple ideas and elements that appeal to you and resonate with your mindset, and you have a perfect home that defines who you are. Try these ideas this season to have a flaunt-worthy decor for your house.
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