Your interior decor matters as it can influence everything. It doesn’t only affect your guests’ impressions but it can also impact your mood, productivity, and even your confidence. Basically, it helps with creating a space where you can be your best.
However, many homeowners struggle with decorating their spaces as there are so many things to do and you have so many designs to choose from. Pinterest alone is filled to the brim with countless home hacks and decor inspirations.
To make things easier for you, we listed some tips on how you can transform your humble abode with simple decor ideas.
Paint Wall with Neutral Colors
Homeowners mostly pick white and other neutral colors for their walls mainly because it makes the space look larger. But, it’s not the only reason why you should go for it too.
Apparently, white, as well as other neutral colors, also serve as a good backdrop for any other decor in your home. You’d be surprised how many designs you can combine with your neutral-colored walls. You can pair it with decors with the same color or even the brightest or darkest color that you can think of pairing it with.
The best part of it is that it never goes out of style. Thus, even if the home decor trends change over the years, you can still keep your neutral-colored walls because, again, they are easy to pair with whatever design.
Use a Mirror
Some homeowners are afraid of adding mirrors to their homes because they often look plain. But these days, you can discover more options in the department store. You’ll find more design options in stores like Kohl’s that will fit your home’s theme, making your space look more aesthetically pleasing.
Aside from different frame designs, mirrors also help make a space look more livelier by reflecting light that brightens up your spac. Plus, they can also make your rooms appear bigger and more spacious. Mirrors can also help bring more positive vibes to your home if you know where to place them right.
A Simple Item Can Go a Long Way
Most of us often overlook simple items, such as plain vases, rugs, lampshades, etc., when shopping for home decors because truth be told, they don’t look that appealing compared to other items that really stand out from the department store’s shelves.
But did you know that these simple items can make a huge transformation to your space? These days, even a plain plant stand can already make a big statement for your home. When these simple things add up, they can spruce up your home’s aesthetics.
The same idea applies to personal decor pieces. For example, collectible items like sleek rapier sword models can add a unique charm to your interior. They have intricate hilts and shiny thin blades that are rather eye-catching. If you have watched any adaptation of The Three Musketeers, you are already familiar with rapiers. Added as part of your home decor, they can be particularly striking despite their seeming simplicity.
They are easy to pair with other designs too. Just like neutral plain walls, simple decor items are easy to mix and match with other items. They either blend well, stand out, or help emphasize a design you want to highlight.
You Can Never Go Wrong with Plants and Flowers
Indoor plants are a great addition to your home no matter what your theme is. They can make any corner of your home livelier. But, adding plants to your home isn’t just for aesthetic value. It turns out, they also have health benefits.
Plants improve the quality of air. They reduce toxins by absorbing them, as well as the bioeffluents we exhale. Hence, improving your physical health.
They can also help with your mental well-being. Reports say that plants can improve your concentration and productivity. Plus, they can boost mood and reduce stress levels.
Paintings Add More Life
If you think there’s something lacking in your room, why not add a painting? Paintings inspire a fresh vibe to any home’s aesthetics. It also sets the mood in your room.
And if your room seems a little boring because of all the neutral colors, you can use a painting to make it look livelier and it gives it more sense of texture. It just makes a room appear finished.
Layer Lighting
Have you ever wondered how some theater stages are able to set the mood even with a simple backdrop? It’s also because of the lighting and you should adopt such tricks to your home too.
Lighting actually helps with setting the mood in a space. It also helps you see and focus your attention more on a certain piece you want to highlight in your room. Hence, just like in theaters, why not play with lights in your home too?
One of the ways you can do that is by layering your lighting into three kinds: ambient, task, and accent.
Ambient lighting is from ceiling fixtures. It provides you with overall illumination in your home. Task, on the other hand, is lighting that helps more focus on your tasks, as its name suggests. Meanwhile, accent is more decorative. It highlights artworks and other details in your home that you want to give more emphasis on.
Declutter and Organize
Probably the easiest decor tip is to declutter and organize. With this, you won’t have to buy anything (unless you need more organizers where you can store your stuff) but you’ll need to lessen your stuff.
For decluttering, be ready to purge anything you haven’t been using for a year. Sell them or donate them. And if you’re the sentimental type of person, slowly get rid of the items with sentimental value. Think about what’s making you keep it. As Marie Kondo says, get rid of the items if it “doesn’t spark joy” anymore.
Once you’ve thrown away the things you won’t need, organize the stuff that you’ll be keeping. Arrange them in a way they’re easier to see, especially in the kitchen, so you won’t have to buy more if you still have some stock.
If you don’t have storage or organizers yet, buy the transparent ones, so it’s easier to see what’s inside and if you already need to refill them. You can also label your organizers, so it’s easier to find the things you’re looking for.
Your home’s interior matters as it can impact everything and anyone in your home. So, choose your decor wisely.
I live in a small Georgia town that you most likely have never heard of and I LOVE it! My house is more than full as I am a single mother of four & caregiver to my aging mother and uncle. Lover of all things Outlander. Goes to the beat of her own drum woman.
Antoinette M says
Such great tips. I like neutral wall colors!