Looking for a refreshing change and planning a makeover of your home interior? You’re not alone! The spaces we spend our time in can become very familiar and therefore boring. But before you embark on a full-on renovation, consider these clever and cost-conscious ideas to transform your space:
- Rearrange Revolution: Moving the furniture around will help change the appearance of the room and make it look fresh. Consider changing the orientation of the bed, exchanging the location of a desk and dresser, or organizing chairs to face one another in conversational groupings.
- Light Fantastic: Ever heard someone say “lighting sets the mood”? Replace bright fluorescent lights with normal lamps and fairy lights. Use floor and table lamps to divide the space of the room into specific units. Bright ceiling light, on the other hand, makes the room look dull and uncomfortable. Rather, choose ambient lighting that comes from multiple sources including lamps and ceiling lights. Some of the recommendations that you can consider include: The use of dimmer switches to enable the regulation of the brightness to set a relaxing mood. String lights around the headboard or fairy lights behind the curtains could look magical.
- Rug Remix: A great new rug can easily transform the overall atmosphere of a particular area. Finally, make choices based on color, pattern, and texture to bring character. A correct selection of a rug can act as a focal point, as a separator of space, as an element filled with color or texture. It is alright to try out bright colors or striking patterns but should blend well with what is already in the house. If you want to add a little elegance to the room, then placing a small patterned rug over a large plain one is a good idea.
- Textile Takeover: Bedspreads, curtains, and cushions are relatively cheap when it comes to the introduction of colors or patterns into a room. It is possible to freely combine different textures to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Everybody loves textiles and incorporating them into your rooms is a great way of adding personality and comfort into your home. Replace the throw pillows and blankets with those that have changed color or texture depending on the season. Choose the chunky knit throws for the winter season and the cotton ones for the summer season. In this case, it will be helpful to consider not only the beauty of the curtains but also their practicality. Blackout curtains can be perfect for bedrooms so that people can sleep well, while sheer curtains let the sun come into the room.
- Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Mirrors should also be placed in appropriate locations to increase the perceived size and brightness of a given space. Place a large mirror vertically against a wall or use one to frame a lovely scene from outside. Mirrors are a great idea especially when used in small rooms; they reflect more light and make the room look bigger than what it actually is. Place a large floor mirror against a wall, or position a mirror in front of a striking view or an architectural feature.
- Verticality is Your Friend! Take advantage of the walls by using shelves or hanging organizers. Use floating shelves to personalize the room and store items that are better off the ground. Some people forget about the vertical space in a room, but it’s just as important as the horizontal space. Use wall space with floating shelves, hanging organizers, or pegboards. This is the perfect way to store books, paintings, plants, or collections; it helps to prevent mess on the floor and add an element of style.
- Plant Power: Houseplants not only freshen the air but also bring some life and colors into the house. Opt for easy-care species to have a carefree source of green in your home. There is probably no better way to bring life, color, and a piece of the outside world inside your home than with houseplants. Some of the easiest to care for ones include the following; Snake Plants, ZZ plants, Pothos among others.
- Declutter Challenge: Fight clutter with smart storage options like an ottoman with concealed storage or under bed storage units. Donate or sell items you no longer need to make your home feel less chaotic and cluttered. Disorganization is a good way to make any room look small and unmanageable within a short span of time. Spend some time cleaning up your surroundings. Try using furniture items that have concealed compartments such as ottomans with storage space, drawers placed under the bed or decorative baskets. Donate or sell things that are no longer necessary to you or which you rarely use. It will also lead to decluttering, which will not only result in more space but also less tension and clutter.
- DIY Delight: Feeling crafty? Renovate old furniture by painting it or recover a chair that has seen better days. Another way is to make the wall decorations or drawings on your own if you prefer a more individual approach. But for those more inclined on the artistic side, there is no end to creativity when it comes to redecorating. Give some character to old chairs by painting them or recover any worn-out chair with new material. You can also make custom art, throw pillows, or blankets to bring a touch of individuality to a room.
- Scent Sational: Essential oil diffusers with relaxing fragrances such as lavender or vanilla will help to make the room feel more like a spa. Aromatherapy candles (just remember to be safe with fire) give that nice feeling. Appeal to the sense of smell with the help of beautifully selected diffusers or candles. For sleep, consider using essential oils that have a calming effect such as lavender while for energy use the invigorating citrus oils. Just a tip, do not use strong fragrances, some people can get dizzy or have headaches from them.
Using your imagination and the following tips, you will be amazed at how you can bring your room to life without having to spend too much. Well, it is time to let the interior design enthusiast in you come out to play and get ready to fall in love with your room all over again.
