There is a big difference between a house and a home, and it only takes a few simple changes to transform your interior into a space that you love. Get inspired with our interior design ideas.
1. Paint smaller rooms in lighter and softer colours
Smaller rooms can feel cramped, but with brighter and lighter colors and the strategic placement of mirrors, you can create the illusion of a larger space. It’s also a good idea to paint the skirting boards the same colour, this means that the eye isn’t drawn to the corners of the room. Don’t underestimate the transformative power of paint to help you rediscover why you loved the space in the first place.
2. Use decorative mirrors to make your living space brighter
Decorative mirrors beautifully illuminate rooms when placed where they can reflect light, they also enhance the room, giving it a larger and more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
3. Make use of wicker baskets
Wicker baskets are a great cost effective solution when organizing your home instead of using plastic containers. Place them in the bathroom to store toiletries, or in the living room to store and display books and other household items.
4. Use area rugs to soften floors (Hardwood)
Wooden floors are very attractive and easy to maintain, but if you want to create the feeling of a warm and cosy living area, then the addition of a beautifully textured rug can enhance your space. Rugs are a simple solution to changing the look and feel of a room, and can even be changed depending on the season.
5. Mix up things
Mixing items that have been passed down through your family with a new paintings and perhaps a vintage armchair, will allow you to create a room that reflects your personal style. The variation of objects creates interest throughout your room, and vintage items such as sofas and occasional chairs can be reupholstered in more modern fabrics to fit in with your décor.
Finding the right colour palette and soft furnishing patterns for your home, along with carefully chosen accessories will create little moments of surprise. Decorative details can be carried throughout your home giving each room its own identity, while maintaining a sense of continuity.
