Terri Ramsey Beavers You can easily enhance your home decor with some minor changes that make a big difference, and you don’t need to be a pro. Here are some of the simplest and quickest you can do.
Let there be Lights, Lights, and More Lights
Any home decorator will tell you about the importance of lighting in your home. Not only do lights stop you from blindly falling down the stairs or tripping over an escaped toy. But they can provide much-needed ambiance for calming your mind and soothing your soul. A popular trend in lighting today is to use LED strips like those used by outdoor lighting services. LEDs are excellent because you can control them remotely, change the colors and adjust the brightness. So they’re great for layered lighting. Additionally, they’re sustainable and use much less energy.
Remove Everything You Don’t Need
Decluttering is a common trend these days. And it can benefit your home in many ways. First, clutter attracts dust. So if you have allergies, you can reduce the effects by removing dust-catchers like ornaments and loose books. Also, it just makes your home look far tinder than it usually would. And there are many benefits to this. Such as making your home more attractive to potential buyers. But also reduces stress and anxiety because you subconsciously know your house is clean and hygienic. And your surfaces will take much less time to clean.
Enhance Your Home Decor with Mirrors
Lighting is essential in a home. And while you can install all the chandeliers, pendants, and LEDs you like, nothing will beat the sun. But how do you get more sun into dimmed areas? Well, put a mirror in every room of your house, of course. Mirrors are excellent for bouncing light around your home. And they can make dingy hallways brighter than Santa’s sleigh in a lightning storm. Additionally, mirrors make smaller areas look larger with an optical illusion effect. So place them in smaller half bathrooms and guest bedrooms for the best results.
Tie the Room Together with Rugs
Like one Mr. Jeffrey Lebowski, you probably know how important a rug can be to a room. In the wise words of the avid bowler, they “really tie the room together.” While the cannabis ramblings of the Dude might seem out of place, they are no less true. A rug can make a room look stunning when used correctly. For example, a soft rug under the bed feels far better in the morning than a hardwood floor. And they offer a certain visual appeal when matched with a room’s decor. Just be sure to group furniture snugly onto the rug area for the best aesthetic.
Embrace the Power of Neutral Tones
Speaking of aesthetics, neutral tones aren’t going anywhere just yet, despite the urge to plaster the house with dazzling colors these days. Earthy and neutral tones work with just about any kind of style and can even take on brighter colors when used sparingly. Additionally, lighter tones will make a smaller space feel a lot larger, especially if there is natural light and good use of mirrors. But another reason to use neutral tones is that they help everyone feel at home. So they’re great for guests or prospective buyers when you are looking to sell your house later.
Summary
It can be a challenge to enhance your home decor. But there are some simple tricks used by the pros. These include layered lighting, using mirrors, and decorating in neutral tones.