We like the home to look like it’s been around as opposed to "you just moved in yesterday". When it contains objects that tell a personal story, photographs, heirlooms, vintage, art. This creates a kind of openness, which you cannot resist to open back to.
It also provides a sense of character and reflects your personal style incorporating unique elements that tell the truth about you and make the space feel real.
So where do we start? Here are a few tips:
- Decorate your home with items that have personal meaning to you, such as family heirlooms, photographs, or artwork that you have collected over the years. These items can tell a story about who you are and add a sense of warmth and personality to the space.
- Choose colors and textures that reflect your personal style. This can be achieved through the use of paint, wallpaper, fabrics, and decorative accents such as pillows and throws, rugs, curtains, drapery, which will also work acoustically. Create a repetition of materials that would lend the scheme familiarity.
- Incorporate unique architectural features, such as exposed brick or wood beams, highlight these elements to add character to the space and create juxtaposition.
- Add plants and natural elements, such as wood, stone, ceramics, that will add warmth and texture to your home. Plants can also help to purify the air and create a relaxing atmosphere being an antidote to strong geometries of the furniture.
- Mix vintage and contemporary pieces into your home decor. It will add a sense of history and character and create a unique and eclectic look.
- Don’t forget about having at least one focal point in each room, such as a piece of artwork, a statement piece of furniture or lighting. It will create visual interest and become the host of the space. Or it might be a stunning view from your window. Then make sure it’s not blocked from observing by furniture pieces or window treatments.
By incorporating these elements you just cannot fail in creating a homely home.
And remember to have fun with the process! Pour yourself some wine, turn on the music. We believe that decorating is a form of art. So, enjoy it along the way!