Whether it's a 390' sq.ft. 1 bedroom Condo, a 1400sq.ft Cottage, a 650 sq.ft. Studio or 4,300 sq. ft. dream house. You can make your living space tell it's visitors you live there.
Home is where your happiness starts. You want to make your home a pleasure to spend time in. I will give you some of my tips on ways to develop an overall decorating concept based on theme, color, furnishings and much more.
Lets start in The Living Room where much of the entertaining is done. If you have walls that separate rooms you can think about taking them down. It makes the space feel so much larger and you can circulate through both rooms which makes entertaining much easier. Go neutral for all the big pieces of furniture and find ways to add color, like in pillows, rugs or throws. Have you ever thought about painting the ceiling anything but white? Yes, paint the ceiling a color. The ceiling is the most overlooked and underused opportunity in decorating. Painting the ceiling brings your eyes up and instantly raises the height of the ceiling. A narrow or short room may appear larger with a hint of color on the ceiling.
Mirrors: Think about whats going to be reflected in the mirror, and consider the shape and texture of the frame.
The Kitchen is where it all happens. No matter how the fire is roaring in the living room or how comfortable the sofa may be. Your guests will migrate to the kitchen and hang out. This room should be clutter free and appealing to the eye. It should tell your quests that salacious meals are prepared with the cleanliest of surroundings. Kitchens can either have color or be sterile white. Again no matter what you do to this space gaze up at the ceiling and think color. Red opens the appetite, but a few shades lighter for the ceiling would work also.
Bedrooms are where we need to go to escape our hectic lives for awhile. To refresh ourselves to be our best the next day. Think tranquil green, fluffy pillows and a good book. Small pieces of furniture work well in the bedroom, and as little clutter as possible. Do you use your under the bed space as storage? Clear it out! Clean out the old stuff not worn in the last year and donate it. Remember we are trying to clear our minds from the day.
If your lucky enough to have a house with a welcoming porch, paint the ceiling pale blue, or a turquoise blue. Like the color of a clear daylight sky.It will feel as if clear beautiful skies are always above you. Another good reason for this is that bugs, like bees, will think its a sky and will not build a hive there. Large hanging plants along the porch give a sense of privacy and beauty at the same time. A large rocking chair for two will seem a cozy place to enjoy the night sky or daybreak.
Some good little pieces to own are nesting tables that can hold a book, an arrangement or just a favorite photo. Hassocks now called ottomans or poufs. A place to sit back and rest your feet or just to use as an extra place to sit. They come in all shapes, heights and colors. Make it completely different from the room. Let the color stand out. Remember, the large pieces are neutral, get your color from the accessories.
Make your living space multi-functional. Take color off the walls and put it in the accessories. Sometimes big pieces in a small room can trick your eye into thinking the room is bigger than it actually is. Try to make each room in your home open and airy. Be sophisticated but add your feelings and personality.
Make your house a home that tells quests who you are, and that this is your castle!
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