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Personalizing your home decor makes the difference between your home looking like a space that belongs to you as a unique individual, and one that belongs in a magazine. Homes in magazines look nice, but they don’t often look lived in - or have a whole lot of personality. Even if they did, you wouldn’t want to simply copy your decor straight out of a magazine, would you? You want your home to have its own unique look that matches your tastes and preferences. You spend a lot of time there and it’s likely one of the most expensive things you’ve ever bought, so why wouldn’t you take the time to do this?
Read on for 10 ways to personalize your home decor!
1. Figure Out What Styles You’re Most Drawn To
Start by figuring out which styles you’re most drawn to by making a vision board for your place. It’s all too easy to pick a style you think is nice, without thinking of whether this is something you’re going to like and want to keep in the long run. You need a style that really matches your personality and tastes that you know you’re going to want to keep for years to come. This is why you should avoid trends and instead consider what you like as an individual.
2. Make Sure You Include Photographs Of Your Loved Ones
A home without photographs of your loved ones can seem empty - not lived in. Showing off your favorite pictures and decorating the walls with your loved ones is a way to really bring your house to life and show everybody what truly matters to you. You can look at the best photo printing apps to print off your favorite pictures from your phone.
3. Show Off Your Souvenirs
Make sure you show off your souvenirs from trips, too. Let people see where you’ve been and what you’ve bought. This will bring some individuality and personality to your home decor, and give you a talking point which can be great for when you have guests over, too!
4. Don’t Be Afraid of Color And Pattern
If you like color and pattern, don’t be afraid of it. Your home doesn’t need to look like all of those 50 shades of grey houses on Instagram. Include some pastels if you don’t want to go overboard, but don’t be afraid to go for bright colors, either! Patterns are a great way to add some texture and interest to your home, too. You can even mix up patterns using the rule of three to make it easy.
5. Add A Reading Nook
A reading nook is the ideal place for book lovers to sit and relax - but they can also be a great addition to your home if you just want somewhere to sit and relax with a hot drink. Any quiet corner will do, and you could show off your favorite books and leave magazines on the coffee table, along with use throws to make it nice and cosy.
6. Include Wall Art That You Love
Wall art will perk up just about any home, so make sure you choose pieces you really like. You can go for a more uniform look with your wall art, or pick various frames and lay-outs for an eclectic vibe. You can choose wall art from various places - you could commission something from a local artist, rip pages out of magazines and frame them, or even create something yourself.
7. Personalize Your Flowers and Plants
Bring in flowers and plants that you love. You can even buy flower box subscriptions to keep your home looking organic and colorful all year round!
8. DIY Your Old Furniture
Instead of getting rid of your old furniture, do the planet a favor and DIY some old pieces instead. This is really easy to do with some paint and new hardware, and you could create something super modern. For example, how about painting an old cabinet millennial pink and using new gold or rose gold handles?
9. Change Out Your Hardware
Drawer pulls and door knobs are easy to change and this can be done all throughout your home for a brand new look. It can give furniture a new lease of life and really add to the vibe you’re going for, too!
10. Include Textures That You Love
Make sure you include plenty of textures you love - the more you can include in your decor, the cosier and more put together your place will feel.
How are you going to personalize your home decor?
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