Creating a cozy atmosphere in a home involves more than meets the eye. It is not easy to take a space that lacks cohesion and change it into something that is at once practical, fashionable, and comfortable.
Paying close attention to detail is the key to home designs that look visually pleasing and has harmonious interiors. The seeming simplicity of several of these strategies belies their inherent logic. However, they have the potential to significantly alter a room’s aesthetic. Here are some tips that can help you hit a home run regarding home decor.
Toy with structure
With a little bit of thought and planning, you can easily make a room seem fantastic by combining multiple patterns. Think on the sizes of the patterns. It’s ideal to use smaller, livelier prints on secondary elements like throw pillows or smaller, more secondary pieces like a floor rug. The clean space around the main point complements the bold, big pattern.
Combine many of the same things together
More enticing to the eye than a single large object is a group of smaller ones. This holds true for almost every piece of home design, from paintings to pillows to pots to pendant lights. In this case, a close visual resemblance is sufficient rather than exact uniformity in shape and color. Clusters of varying-sized earthenware pots, matched sets of patterned pillows, etc.
Rooms with limited square footage benefit from a layering effect of furniture.
This easy decoration method will make even the smallest rooms feel more personal. Create a backdrop with artwork, mirrors, or floating shelves. The following layer will consist of tables and chairs, which should be arranged closely together for the best visual effect. Finally, finish off the room with rugs, bedsheets, and cushions to make it feel more inviting.
Shift things around
It’s simple to become bogged down by the rules and regulations of home decoration at times. If you strive too hard to adhere to one particular style of decorating, your home may end up looking boring and uninspired. Try something new by combining different eras’ worth of furniture and architectural details. Using unconventional combinations and unconventional concepts, you can create highly original environments that are uniquely you.
Procure some plants
Indoor plants are a great way to add dimension and personality to any space, whether you’re trying to make a bold design statement or simply fill a dull nook or tabletop. Plants are a great way to brighten up a dark room or inject some life into a modern loft. Plants can be displayed in a wide variety of containers, including clay pots, cups, mason jars, and terra cotta pots.
Fill the space with your heart and spirit.
Achieve a one-of-a-kind appearance by showcasing treasured possessions. Without personal touches like photographs, cherished trinkets, cherished antiques, and other cherished items, a space would feel empty and uninspiring. These will add visual interest to the room and help you create an atmosphere that reflects your character.
Troy is an editor, book coach, author of over 32 novels and several works of non-fiction, and the education lead for Plottr. He lives, works, and plays in Boise, Idaho.
Passionate about writing dark psychological thrillers, he is an avid cyclist, skier, hiker, all-around outdoorsman, and a terrible beginning golfer.
