DESIGN IDEAS FOR HOMES

1. DESIGN YOUR HOME TO BE COSY

Deputy Editor (Digital) Jen Ebert of Homes & Gardens says cosy living room ideas have so many benefits. There are many ways to make a house look cosy, whether it’s because fall has come and you need a warm place to relax, or because you have a busy schedule.

Room colour ideas are most effective when combining earthy or spice shades with natural or tactile textures. There are textured wall ideas and ceiling ideas in the room above, which complement the wood framing on the wall.

2. A SEASONAL UPDATE FOR YOUR HOME

You can change the colour of your entryway regularly if you like to decorate for the season.Painting a wall or two in a shade that reflects the season’s mood can make a big difference – you don’t need to decorate the entire space.

It’s a great idea to update your entryway in the fall and in the spring, according to Sarah Spiteri, Editor in Chief of Homes & Gardens.One, it’s the room that everyone sees, both family members and guests, and two,it gets a fair amount of wear and tear, so it will probably need to be painted a couple of times a year anyway.

3. WELLBEING INTERIOR DECOR

It is becoming increasingly popular to seek out ‘happy room ideas’ in order to create homes that not only look good, but also feel good. 

Sarah Spiteri says finding happy room ideas can be difficult because each individual has different ideas of what makes them happy. Most colour experts and wellbeing experts agree that uncluttered spaces with plenty of natural textures and a touch of yellow are most likely to appeal to our senses.

4. BRIGHTEN UP YOUR ROOMS WITH LIGHT

In order for home decor to work, a room must have as much light as possible, says Jo Bailey, Homes & Gardens’ Deputy Editor (Print). There is no doubt that daylight will make a room feel warmer, larger, and more welcoming as a result of this. Rethink bulky curtain ideas, declutter and decorate with light colours to boost this.

The same consideration should be given to artificial light, which means creating a balanced mix of ambient, accent, and task lighting in every room. Don’t rely on just one overhead bulb, if at all possible.

5. ORGANISATION AND STORAGE ARE PRIORITISED

Storage ideas and organising ideas are essential to your home decor ideas, especially if you have a small space to organise.

Sarah Spiteri, a designer who renovates and remodels city homes, says it’s essential to include built-in storage that maximises space. It would be even better if you could make that storage multi-purpose or dual-purpose. A window seat hides spacious storage underneath the room above.

6. THE HEART OF THE HOUSE

Home decor isn’t just about how it looks, but also how it makes you feel, which is based on how you use it. Which room does your family enjoy spending the most time in? What about the kitchen-dining room? What room is this? Are you satisfied with it? Could you make it more welcoming and sociable by improving the home decor ideas within it? 

A sectional living room, for example, that gathers around a coffee table and a rug is just as likely to ensure a warm, welcoming environment as a kitchen island with seating that allows the cook to participate. Another element to consider when decorating your home? We have previously discussed the importance of warm shades in a room that invites you to linger.