When it comes to home décor, it’s all about creating a look and feel that is all your own. There are so many options out there—painting, wall art, furniture, soft furnishings, lighting—that it can be overwhelming. Making sure your home reflects your own, unique style is important for a warm, inviting atmosphere, and the following tips and ideas are just the place to start when creating personalized home decor.
Make a Mood Board
A great way to start gathering ideas when decorating your home is to make a mood board. This is a visual way to collect and group together materials, colors, textures, and shapes you can plan out how to incorporate into your space. You can use magazine cuttings, online images that you save, fabric swatches or images printed from the internet. Once you have them all gathered together, it’s much easier to get a sense of how to create a cohesive look in your home.
Choose a Theme or Color Scheme
When it comes to putting your personalized stamp on your home décor, it’s a great idea to choose a theme or color scheme. Having a central thread that ties the different decor elements together helps to create a unique and personalized look that is all your own. You could go for a classic style such as traditional, contemporary, or vintage, or you might choose a theme such as boho, nautical, industrial, or shabby-chic. Once you’ve chosen a theme, choose a color scheme. Again, this can be anything from classic black and white, to bold jewel tones, to vibrant colors. Choosing colors that reflect your personal style and the atmosphere you want to create in your home is key.
Mix Old and New Pieces
If you’re looking for ways to make your home décor unique, mixing old and new pieces together is a great way to do it. This can be a combination of furniture, accessories, colors, textures and fabrics. Combining vintage and modern elements creates a look that is timeless and original. Whether you opt for sleek–looking modern furniture with classic vintage accessories, or mix luxurious fabric and colors from different eras, the trick is to find the perfect balance.
Invest in Quality Pieces
When it comes to creating a home décor style that will last, it’s important to make sure your money is well spent. Investing in quality pieces will mean you get better value for money, and help to ensure the classic, timeless style of your decor for years to come. While there are plenty of cheaper options available, it’s worth considering how timeless and classic a piece is before you buy.
Add Art and Wallpaper
One of the best ways to add your own unique style to any room is to use art and wallpaper. Adding interesting wallpaper, or abstract art is a great way to inject color and personality into any space. Choose a classic wall mural to bring interest and character to an otherwise plain wall or go for a unique image to really capture your own personal style.
Style Your Bookshelves
A great way to bring a unique, personalized touch to your home is to style your bookshelves. Buying interesting objects such as vintage enamelware, baskets, vases and bowls and then styling them with books and other objects, can create an eclectic, layered look. You could also choose books whose colors adhere to your theme, or group them by color for a more organized look.
Willful and Careless Decorations and Accessories
Another way to bring your own personal style to your home is to add willful and careless decorations and accessories. A mixture of small items like candles, trinkets, and collectibles can bring a uniquely curated feel to any room. Even small items like antiques, vintage pieces, and souvenirs can bring life to your living space.
No matter what your style, creating a look that is unique and personalized to you can be a challenge. But with the right tips and ideas, you can easily achieve a unique and timeless look that will be your own. From choosing a theme or a color, mixing old and new pieces, to displaying personal items and artwork, there are plenty of ways to make your home décor completely one-of-a-kind.
