Creating a space that feels like "you" isn't about copying someone else’s style or chasing the latest trends. You are trying to shape the environment to resonate with your spirit or purpose. Here are seven tips to add personality to any room, making it more inviting and authentically yours.
1. Infuse with Color and Texture
2. Embrace the Art of Display
Weave your story into your rooms by arranging souvenirs, favorite books, ornaments, photos and artworks with plants, and other accessories. Create little art displays, or "hide" mementos around a room to add a little mystery.
3. Light It Up
Proper lighting can transform any room from ordinary to remarkable by altering the ambiance and adding unique flair to your decor. Consider incorporating lamps that act as both illumination and art pieces to maximize the impact of each piece. Accent lighting can be especially helpful in highlighting your home's intriguing features, such as artwork or architectural details, complementing ambient light and revealing more details of a room.
4. Plants for Life
Introducing greenery adds life and freshness, bringing the outdoors inside. Regardless of your gardening skills, plants invigorate your space and support your well-being.
5. Express Through Textiles
Textiles like curtains, blankets, and tablecloths can drastically change a room's ambiance. They are an easy way to weave your narrative into your home's fabric. Consider mixing materials—linens, silks, wools—with different patterns and prints. If you favor a cleaner style, then consider tonal variations from snow white to warm beige. You can also add depth with metallic and wood accents, or even seashells and stones.
6. Reorient Yourself
A new layout can breathe fresh energy into a room. Adjust furniture placement or reorganizie your shelves to redefine a space's purpose and improve flow. These types of changes don't require much money, can be worked on whenever you like, and can rejuvenate your surroundings and mindset.
Consider the room's purpose before you start moving things and arrange furniture to support these activities, ensuring every piece has its place. Also think about the difference between the size of a room and how spacious it feels: float furniture away from walls (~8in-12in) to create a sense of openness, or create a buffer area with a large centerpiece to create a strong focal point.
7. Subtract for Serenity
Often, simplicity brings peace. A cluttered shelf or an overpowering piece might distract more than delight. Assess your space with a minimalist approach and remove items that distract or detract from your aesthetic or function. This process opens up your living area, promoting ease of movement and a tranquil atmosphere. Tip: What you get rid of is not as important as why you get rid of it. Think about what you want your space to feel like and remove things accordingly. It may be something as small as a paperweight, but removing it can help you feel more in sync with your space.
Adopting these decor ideas will strengthen your personal sense of style and introduce a more familiar and nourishing energy into your living spaces. At Modern Extras, we advocate for a home that mirrors your life's journey, filled with items that blend beauty and utility. We hope you use these tips to personalize and transform every corner of your home into a cozy, unique haven.