There are so many things to think about when it comes to styling your home that it can be difficult to know where to start. Making the decision on what to choose, from colours, to textures and materials, to simple but necessary additions like radiators can be tricky, especially when there is so much choice! Although there are a few things that you should consider when deciding how to make your house a home – adding your own personal stamp is essential. Your home is your haven, and with a bit of research and inspiration, you can create your own style that perfectly reflects you.
The basics
When it comes to knowing where to begin with styling your home, it is best to start with the basics. Identify a style that you like, whether you’re looking to introduce a more casual style, with comfort and relaxation at the heart of your design, or a more contemporary style, following modern trends, and subtle sophistication. Thinking about your favourite style and the look you’d like to achieve is a great place to start and allows you to build around this initial idea.
Influences
Once you’ve decided on the style that you’re looking to recreate, you can delve deeper to get inspiration from styles used around the world. If you’ve decided to opt for a more minimalist style, Swedish design could be helpful for you to get a better idea of how to style your space. If you’ve decided that you’re looking for a more traditional, warm, and inviting interior, research how to recreate a Tuscan style, with natural colours, wood and earthy tones all being front and centre. The more research you do, the more inspiration you will have – which means you’ll have a clear idea of how you’d like your home to look.
Colours
You can choose colours to match your influences, or if you’re looking to use colour to add some personality, you could add an accent or feature wall to a room. If your room is simplistic and follows a minimalist style, bold colour on one wall can work as the main feature and uplift a simple, toned-down room. The contrast of a simple interior with a bright, bold colour will work well. The colour you choose is important when it comes to the atmosphere you’d like to create in your room, for example, blue hues can create calming energy, whereas red is more energetic and forest green is a good way to bring nature indoors.
Mix materials
Mixing textures and materials is important when it comes to creating depth in your space. Wood against metallic can be done easily and look striking, wallpaper can add a whole new element to a room and create a bold centre feature. If you’re looking to create a chic feel with your interior, materials can be helpful for this – silky textures can add an element of class and luxury. If you’re looking to create a sleek, modern vibe, metallics can help you to achieve this with ease.
Personality
When styling your home, it is important to let your personality shine through – it is your home after all! No one knows you better than you do, so reflecting this in your interior is important when it comes to putting your own stamp on things. You can do this by incorporating your favourite colours and patterns. You don’t have to go overboard with this, it could be something as simple as adding a few cushions in your favourite colour or adding a few quirky ornaments as a feature. If minimalism is your thing, adding textures is a great way to add a bit of personality into an understated, yet classy room.