Each and everyone of us work to make our home an extension of who we are. Intentionally or unintentionally, we do this with the decisions we make over time. When your home is new and there is excitement of having a new place to call your own, we find the process of making most of these decisions enjoyable. From the type of furniture, to the floor coverings we choose, these decisions will be a representation of who we are. Over time, the excitement and commitment to update our homes will change, much like we do. In this blog, I will give ideas on how to regain some excitement for your living area.
It would be easy to just do a complete remodel, but the expense maybe far greater than most of us are willing to take on. With that said, we can start by looking at our home and deciding, where you spend your most time or where you like to entertain? Most of us will find the greatest satisfaction taking on an update in one of these areas.
After deciding on the location, a simple idea is to look at the natural lighting of the area. Does this room have adequate lighting? Adding additional lighting to a room can change the feel quickly. Is there natural light? How do the window treatments affect the light of the room? Many of us forget how quickly we can change a room with an upgrade on our windows or doors!
Changing your floor coverings are a quick approach to changing the feel of a room. Each era has had its own identity of color and textures. Many remember the orange and greens of the 70’s. I am not saying go that route, but it was clearly an era! When taking a look at your room, how do you feel about your floor coverings? Do they match your likes? How would replacing a rug or eliminating one change the room?
New Furniture is always an exciting way to give a room an upgrade. Many of us have a favorite place to lounge, but when you change your furniture, it gives the whole room a new feel! Remember to have the furniture work for you. Making it versatile to match your needs can be very rewarding. Also, adding accent furniture is an enjoyable way for many to give a room more excitement!
Updating your personal items is not to be overlooked. When we make our place our own, displaying our favorite art or pictures of our loved ones, is likely where we started. Overtime, do not forget to update! I am not saying to eliminate the original artwork or your family pictures, but it could be as simple as moving them to another room. With pictures of our loved ones, changing frames and showing them overtime is a heartfelt way to show others your love for them.
Another simple way to change the feel of your space is to add a plant or two. Not all of us have a green thumb, but adding a plant can make a major impact on how you feel about your home. Today there are so many artificial plants to choose from. Many of which, are so well done, most of us can not tell they are artificial. I love real plants, but I completely understand many do not have the patients or time to care for them.
Updating your home can be simple or complex. From window treatments to floor coverings, furniture to personal items, they all give us a feel when we walk into a room. Taking these ideas into account you are able to change your room quickly!
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