A Writing Affair
Doing up your home
can be both fun and challenging at the same time. With lots of planning,
choosing and deciding to be done it could be quite a handful. It\'s difficult to
keep up with the trends, and obviously one can\'t redo their place every month!
They key is to grab timeless trends and revamp them to suit present day
lifestyles. Here are some ideas on Home decor that stood the test of
time:
Minimalism:
Less has always been more! This is a golden rule
that\'s going to work all round the year. Keep the furniture to a minimum; keep
only those pieces that are absolutely necessary. A room can be admired only when
the different aspects of the room like the color, furniture, lighting,
artifacts, etc are accentuated. They must complement each other and should be
proportional to the room. Crowding your shelves with artifacts or having too
many curios and lots of furniture would make the room a total mess where the
individuality of the various elements is lost in the
mess.
Colors:
Colors add spice and warmth to a room. Painting your
walls in trendy colors could look outdated over time, but to keep up with the
color scheme it\'s always best to use accessories. Choose muted shades for walls
and upholstery while curtains, cushions, throws and rugs can be bright and
colorfully in sync with the trending colors. Things like votives, curios,
paintings, art accentuated in bold colors etc . can be handpicked in bright
colors, to add some depth and make the room lively.
Functional
furniture:
Those glass coffee tables and half back chairs or eccentric
designs might look great, but they are a bad buy if they are not functional.
Glass tables are an open invitation to breakage, and uncomfortable chairs beat
the purpose of buying one. As a rule home decoration items are meant to be used
and not admired from afar. So buy beautiful yet functional furniture to stand
the test of time.
Comfort:
It goes without saying that your home
is your abode and it should be the most comfortable place for you. Home
decoration is at its best when you decorate your place to make it beautiful
without compromising on the comfort aspect of it. Focus on stuff that makes you
feel good!
Quality matters not Quantity:
It\'s not necessary to have
shelves overflowing with curios or art all over the walls. Put out quality
exhibits and buy original art whenever possible. One need not buy several
expensive pieces. Choose just a few ones worth keeping.
This way each and
every element would receive due attention and appreciation. This way, you can
easily catch up with the latest styles, colors and trends without overburdening
your finances. A good home decor would be clutter-free, proportional and
balanced, where every element complements the other and still continues to have
its own unique space/ effect.
Natural Light:
The beauty of natural
light streaming in through the blinds remains breathtaking even today. This
moment, when captured properly is truly timeless. Play with the ventilation to
let in the most light.
It s not possible to have each and every Home
Decor item at your home to be timeless, however , little knick knacks can
definitely defy time. Bric-a-bracs like Wrought iron hooks, ornate andirons,
mirrors and accessories in shades of grey can easily blend in with changing
styles and design aesthetics to make your home chic and trendy.
