Imagine living in a space that makes you happy. How do you feel… great isn’t it? You have peace, you are motivated, you are relaxed and when you are all these things you create in yourself the feeling of success.
Creating your own space isn’t as complicated as you might think. Please allow me to share some suggestions I have discovered some years ago and still is working until today..
Declutter and Store
Do you have the habit of keeping things because of emotional attachment? Admit it, we love to store goods that build up overtime – most of them we have no use for. Your home is cluttered with knickknacks, heavy blankets and bulky furniture even paper – lots and lots of them!. Put some of the stuff away in storage for a quick makeover. Larger clutter-free spaces not only look better, but also create the impression of a bigger house.
Recycle Fabrics and Textiles
Lighten up any room by giving up heavy fabrics for light and airy ones. In the living room, take down your old curtains and replace them with an open weave such as chiffon or organza. Change the dark throw pillows and slipcovers by adding crisp white, a bright solid or even modern floral patterns.
Add a Touch of the Beach
The image of the beach and rush of waves always have some kind of relaxing effect to anyone. Add a touch of beach to your space by going to your local aquarium store or your own fish tank and get some synthetic coral. It lasts longer than real coral, comes in amazing colors, is more eco-friendly and costs a lot less. Try mounting the coral on wooden stands like a pieces of art, or use them as centerpieces for your dining room table. Also, you could try collecting shells and decorate by simply putting them in a clear vase – as it is or with water for some in-door plants. Depending on your preferred size it can be a table top of corner piece.
Hang a Mirror
The strategic placement of a mirror can add an enormous amount of natural light in your home. If possible, hang a large mirror in the living room directly where the sun beams in. In addition to bouncing light, the mirror creates virtual space and overall appeal to a small room.
Go Green
Going green takes simple smarts and small steps. Follow my three Rs—refurbish, repaint and recycle—to be a stylish and eco-friendly home designer. By reusing old furniture, frames, artwork and more, you're making your own small contribution to saving our planet.
Ruffled throw pillows
A fresh pillow can change the look of any chair. Replace ruffled pillows with modern linen, cotton or velvet options.
NO to artificial plants
Flowers and plants add color but avoid the artificial ones. They're dead and dusty—toss them! Choose the living alternative – many in-door plants are easy to grow and fresh flowers can stay beautiful for a week or two.
Curtains and Window Shade
Forget the frilly curtains to make your windows look taller. Hang an inexpensive bamboo shade between the ceiling and the top of the window with simple linen or cotton draperies, you'll get good height from any update.
Personalize with Photos
Photos are the most important, most personal decoration in any home, so make them stand out. Too many photos in one frame make your favorite pictures seem less important. Frame them individually. To make a photo stand out reprint it in sepia or black-and-white.
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