Change can be daunting, but the key to turning your house into a home lies in taking it step-by-step.
Decluttering, organizing, and adding personalized touches are three essentials to help transform your living space. Here are a few simple steps that can get you underway: 1. Rearrange furniture.
Rearrange Your Furniture
Rearranging furniture can transform a room and give it an updated, inviting appearance. Even without enough money or time to buy brand-new furnishings, simply moving some staple pieces can give your home an entirely different vibe.
Before beginning to rearrange the room, one of the first steps you should take is a thorough cleaning. This should include vacuuming and dusting everywhere from hard-to-reach corners like those under beds, sofas, and chairs to any hard-to-access spaces under them.
Once your room is clean and uncluttered, the next step in rearranging should be picking a focal point and building your furniture around it. A large window, fireplace mantel or something else could serve as the main focus for the room; place your sofa facing this focal point and arrange accent chairs on either side to complete this step.
If your room lacks a focal point, consider creating one by hanging art, arranging favorite objects on a console table (such as this Better Homes & Gardens Granary Modern Farmhouse Console Table from Walmart for $169), or creating a display of books on a bookshelf. Once there’s something capturing people’s attention in your space, everything else should fall into place naturally.
Rearranging furniture provides another benefit – giving you the chance to dispose of unwanted or old items. Donate them or store them away until later use.
Rearranging furniture can also assist with Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice. According to this principle, clutter and disorganization in your home can harm its energy flow and bring negative feelings; similarly, being stuck in an overly familiar and comfortable room can create the opposite effect, leaving you feeling trapped and uncomfortable.
Changes to your living spaces may help you break free of a rut and feel like your house again is your own. Even small changes will have an immense effect on both your mood and feelings of ownership over your home.
Add a Feature Wall
When looking to give your home an instant update without going all out with redecorating, feature walls can be an easy and effective way of adding visual drama without breaking the bank. By emphasizing architectural elements in an older house or adding character to a new build, a feature wall can easily elevate its style while also adding drama – be it through paint, wallpaper or even textured finishes on walls.
No matter if your choice of color is bold like black or subtle like the patterned wall in this picture, it is key that it be consistent throughout the room. A striped rug, colored bed linens and smart furniture pieces can help tie together this scheme seamlessly.
An easy and affordable way to create a feature wall is painting one with contrasting colours or textures – for instance, this wall features dark cladding against its crisp white ceiling and window frames, and wooden flooring panels provide texture in this room.
Another fantastic option for adding visual interest in any room is using wallpaper with unique textures that catch the eye, from woven textures to faux concrete and stone looks – there is sure to be one perfect for your home! For those unsure if they feel confident enough taking on their own painting projects, peel-and-stick wallpaper available at JMT Trade Ltd offers easy installation and comes in various patterns and colours which instantly transform any living area.
A feature wall can be an excellent way to divide an open-plan space and define living areas within it. In this photograph, for instance, its placement accentuates the height of the living area while providing separation between dining area and kitchen.
Feature walls have become a common staple on renovation TV shows, and can turn a cookie-cutter apartment or villa home into something truly individual and authentic. But they should be used carefully or within small spaces; overdoing it could become a major distraction. There’s nothing quite so effective at adding personality and customizability than with well-judged feature walls that reflect our personal styles!
Create a DIY Spring Wreath
Are you looking to add an inviting, spring feel to your home? Why not decorate with wreaths on the front door? There is an array of wreath styles and options that will suit every budget, style and craftiness level imaginable; from monogrammed floral wreaths to rustic farmhouse DIYs featuring watering cans or baskets. With these creative wreath ideas bringing the spirit of spring right into your own living room!
DIY flower wreaths are quick and easy to make! Perfect for boho or minimalist decorating styles, this DIY project includes faux flowers and greenery on a grapevine base for maximum versatility and your own creative expression. Customize it any way you see fit using various color palettes for maximum design flexibility!
Bring personalized flair into your home this spring by creating this easy monogram wreath made from colorful fabric scraps. Choose either your initials or those of family members as the basis of this design, adding colorful pom poms for an added splash of color!
This simple spring wreath project involves creating an eye-catching homemade wreath from a twig wreath form, faux flowers, and some fabric scraps as hangers – quickly and effortlessly! The results create a lovely handmade accessory to suit nearly any home decor theme!
Succulents are all the rage right now, so why not add one to your DIY wreath collection? This stunning succulent wreath features faux plants and greenery on a grapevine wreath base for a rustic-style finish that looks amazing on any door or wall in your house.
If you love the fragrant smell of lilacs, creating your own DIY Lilac Wreath may be just the project for you! Either use real stems from real plants, or purchase some from stores; follow this tutorial by Pillar Box Blue for step-by-step instructions to craft one yourself!
Never let any piece of wood go to waste with this unique wreath for spring! Crafted of white and yellow tulips, greenery, and an adorable watering can for added farmhouse style, it features white flowers on yellow stems as well as rustic touches such as the cute watering can.
Add Personal Touches
As soon as you enter your house, it should feel like a place that reflects who you are and the things you care about. Creating a place that truly feels like home requires taking the time to add personal touches – from theming rooms around specific styles or repurposing old furniture there are plenty of simple ways to give it that unique feeling.
Add personal flair and create a distinctive space by including items with sentimental value – this could include picture frames, ornaments you have collected over time or souvenirs from travels – these objects give the room character without overwhelming it.
Add an individualistic flair to your home by selecting colors you enjoy. For instance, using blue can create a sense of warmth and comfort; green adds depth of meaning by providing something meaningful in terms of decor choices.
If you want to give your home an individual touch, custom wall art could be just the thing. From abstract paintings to more classic styles, there’s sure to be something out there that satisfies any taste – making your house feel more like home! Plus it’s affordable too – adding wall art can bring life and personality to any room in no time at all.
By following these easy tips, you can make your house truly your own space. Whether it’s making your bedroom more cozy or creating an engaging living area – the possibilities are limitless!
