*You come home and drop your keys on the counter, sighing at the piles of mail and the uninspired paint job you’ve learned to live with since you bought your place years ago. You wish you could dive into a redecorating your home, but shrug it off in favor of other projects.
However, if you’re looking for permission to make your place feel more like you, you’re in luck. According to an interview with environmental psychologist Toby Israel in Psychology Today, self and place are uniquely intertwined.
“How we create our space is really a symbol of our life and sense of self. It’s important that interaction be a positive one.”
So give yourself permission to celebrate your home and find unique ways to decorate it that express your true self. Here’s how to get started.
Give your pets a stylish crashpad
If you’re an animal lover, you likely consider your pets loyal members of the family. But instead of giving up sacred space on your own bed for your pet’s comfort, give them their own stylish crashpad.
Look for upscale dog beds outfitted to look like mid-century oak beds that tie into the aesthetic and color scheme of your home. A dog house worthy of Architectural Digest is also an option for outdoor pups. Meanwhile, cats who rule the castle need their own cat tree condo for playtime, napping and sitting on their perch while watching their subjects below. The end result is happy pets and stylish, personalized accents for your home.
Glam up your ceiling
If you’re not feeling inspired to change up the walls in your home, consider all the unused real estate prime for re-decorating. A home’s ceiling is often overlooked in favor of addressing floors, furniture and walls, but can offer an amazing accent for your home. Paint your ceiling the same color as your walls for a cozy, romantic feeling. Or add crown moulding and moulding trim and either leave a dazzling white or paint to match your favorite aesthetic. But if drenching your home in color isn’t your thing, add faux wooden beams to create the feeling of a rustic retreat.
Bring the great outdoors indoors
Whether you’re a nature lover or just looking for unique and frugal home design, bring in elements from the great outdoors to breathe new life into your home. Go on a walk and collect twigs and colorful wildflowers and display in a bud vase as a centerpiece. Or create your own sconces and door wreaths from what you find in your own backyard. As the seasons change, you can swap out your homemade designs to reflect the landscape outdoors.
Scoop up treasures at an estate sale
Ever wish you could see how other people design their homes? You can not only see it but buy their wares by attending an estate sale. From unique knick-knacks from around the world to breathtaking works of art, you’re likely to find a goldmine of decor. And one of the best parts about an estate sale is being able to scoop up a bargain and totally unique decor you won’t find anywhere else.
Remember, there’s really no right or wrong way to decorate your home. You just need to start with the areas that you spend the most time in whether with your pets or reading the newspaper in your kitchen. Focus on infusing more of your signature style from colors to accents and give yourself the freedom to experiment. At the end of the day, your home should feel like you.
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