People are always searching for ways to refresh their homes for less, but not everyone can afford to remodel their homes each time. This is where adding smaller touches can be a huge help. The right additions can transform your home into a totally new space, and can sometimes help you do your bit to help the planet.
Read on for ways to repurpose your home décor and add a dash of luxury to your home.
1. Start with the basics
The basic elements of a room are what holds it together, like sofas, coffee tables, and beds. As they are usually much larger than soft furnishings or ornaments, making a change to one of these basics can shift the focal point in your room and make it look completely new.
It’s also a practical upgrade; when you invest in a new sofa, for example, you can bet this change will last you in the years to come. Just make sure to choose one which will stand the test of time- in terms of both style and longevity. You can do this by looking at trends and reviews, and Lovesac has pretty interesting reviews for their couches.
2. Try reupholstering
If you don’t want to replace your furniture, you can always try reupholstering to add a modern twist. Recently, many people have been reupholstering vintage furniture with modern fabrics, or vice-versa. The possibilities are endless, and you could even design your own fabric to add a uniquely personal touch. With older furniture, make sure you ask a professional to carry out the task, as you don’t want to damage anything.
3. Update your soft furnishings
It’s not all about furniture, as soft furnishings can also make a huge difference to a space. From blankets and cushions to table runners and curtains, frame your room by swapping out your current décor for new pieces.
If you are one to update your room seasonally, opt for warm, earthy colors in the winter months. In summer, try flowing, muslin curtains, and light linens for your bedroom. For those with a creative spark, you can use this extra time indoors to knit and sew your own soft furnishings. There are plenty of helpful guides online to teach you how.
4. Add a pop of color
It’s true that soft furnishings are an easy way to add color to a room, but there are lots of other ways you can do this. The right colors can make guests feel like your space is a safe haven, and will also enable you to relax, too. Blues can make us think of sleep and relaxation, while greens are evocative of a calming, natural setting. Why not check out color psychology to see how certain colors can affect our moods? Along with looking at timeless color combinations, this will give you a good base to go off.
Some of the most popular ways to add color are:
– Painting a feature wall
– Adding some artwork to the home
– Investing in house plants
5. Take inspiration from online
In today’s world, we are fortunate enough to have many platforms we can turn to when we want some inspiration. Both social media and the web have become somewhere we find emerging fashion trends- including those for the home.
Places like Facebook and YouTube are great for video tutorials, where you can find ways to use your old items and turn them into new ones. As for Instagram, luxury hotels and interiors influencers chart their design journeys, and their high-definition images give people an idea to work from. Find out the best interiors accounts to follow here.
6. Don’t forget about scent
It isn’t just the visuals that make a home a home, and recently many designers have been making use of scent to create a beautiful and warm atmosphere in any space. It’s a cost-effective and easy way to bring luxury to your home, and you can add scent in a variety of ways.
Some people prefer to make their own scented candles or room sprays, but you can also look at handmade items from marketplaces like Etsy to save time. In any case, you can decide which scents are perfect for you by looking at a guide. Remember, some scents like lavender are proven to help reduce stress and promote sleep, which makes them an excellent addition to any room.
7. Add your own personal touches
It’s easy to get wrapped up in modern trends so much that your home loses its personality. As the place which acts as an extension of yourself, try not to fall into this trap by adding some personal touches. These can be anything from your own artwork to souvenirs to family photographs. Even the most minimalist of homes need additions like these to make guests feel welcome. Just remember not to add too many. Not only can this make your home look cluttered, but it can bring new hazards into homes with young children or pets.
8. Bring nature indoors
Natural elements indoors not only bring color to the home but can bring with them a multitude of health benefits. From having positive effects on mental health to adding more oxygen to the air in your home, they are a must-have in modern interiors. In fact, many interior designers are adding plants to their décor as this can bring a tropical, luxurious feel to a room, especially bathrooms.
There are some plants that are better for the home than others, and there are a few ways you can integrate them into your current décor for a subtle update. Creating kitchen herb allotments is a great idea, or you can use bonsai trees and cacti as their own ornamental statement. See which plants in your yard you can bring inside to save time and money.
Photo by Dominika Roseclay
Cover Photo by Taryn Elliott
