Youre not boring, and your home shouldnt be either. But, you can obey all the design rules and end up with a place that looks like it came right out of a magazine but still lacks a little spark. Heres how to inject a little "you" into it.
Art
You dont have to have a house full of bold florals or abstract pieces just because thats whats "in" right now. But, it may feel like it if youve been browsing for art. Building an art collection with staying power means collecting items and >"Think beyond which artists are hot or trendy," said Tze Chun, founder ofUprise Art, an online art gallery, to Corcoran. "The goal is to build a collection that can grow with you, so select artwork that speaks to you rather than whats popular at the moment. Art is a great investment because of the value it provides you everyday, by improving your living space and offering daily inspiration."
Furniture
It can be a little challenging to furnish a new space from scratch, especially if you dont want a matchy-matchy situation. But, ordering a furniture "set" can be tempting because it makes it so easy to fill up a room quickly. Doing so can result in a boring look, and can also lock you into one particular >
And then theres another reality that many people face: Trying to merge too many pieces and too many >Adding one great piece
Sometimes, all it takes it one great piece to create a memorable and mesmerizing space. Your grandmothers old sideboard? Paint it glossy black and showcase it in your dining room juxtaposed against your modern table. That Italian chandelier you fell in love with at the Flea Market? Hang it over the bathtub in your master. Unexpected touches that speak to you will always catch your eye when you walk into the room, make you feel like youre home, and become conversation pieces for visitors.
Personalized passions
No matter what youre into, be it gothic architecture or prehistoric fossils, there is a way to bring that passion into your home and showcase it in a way that creates interest but also makes you smile.
"A collection is a window into someones world. Each piece tells a story of who they are and where theyve been," said Barrons. Take a cue from three leading designers who offer recommendations for showcasing "cherished collections in >Check your Zodiac sign
If you can diet according to your Zodiac sign, you can decorate according to it, too. The idea is to tap into the main elements of your sign to connect to the colors, >Aquarians "gravitate toward inventive design with nostalgic pops," while Taurus "rooted earth sign" means theyre "drawn to natural, unpretentious materials likerustic woodand unpolished stone," said PureWow. And the hermit like Cancer is "all about maintaining a soothing, domestic shell, which makes you the prime candidate for the Scandinavian life>Choose color wisely
When you see a super chic home, it often has very little or no color on the walls. And the overwhelming mantra among designers, especially those who are staging a home, is to keep everything neutral. But you dont have to follow that rule, especially if youre just moving in or freshening up your place.
"The introduction of colour into your home is the simplest and surest way to inject a little of your personality while creating a mood that is both interesting and enduring," said Domain. "You would be surprised at how effectively combinations of colour can direct your mood. For instance, greens and blues are typically very calming which is why you will often see a hospital saturated with these tones, and red is a much more emotionally intense colour that is known to increase cravings for food, making it a common colour used in kitchens and dining rooms."
If youre not ready to do all the walls, start with one; you might end up loving this feature wall, or it may inspire you to go ahead and paint a few more.
Paper it
Wallpaper has been enjoying a resurgence over the past few years, and so has the peel-and-stick version. This is one of our favorites things to use to inject personality into a room and make it feel dynamic, romantic, exoticor any other feeling youre going for. Because its removable and replaceable, its great for fickle design folks like us who want peacocks on the wall this month, banana leaves the next and then start thinking about how great that wall in the kitchen would look with peel-and-stick faux brick while were installing banana leaves in the living room.
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