Most of us work really hard and it’s important to have an attractive, appealing and comfortable home environment. Sometimes our home environment can begin to feel a little tired but there are still plenty of ways to give our homes a fresh feel without needing to spend a fortune. The trick is to work with what we have and find ways of showcasing the best features in our homes and making the most of resources such as natural light.
Hang art and personal photos
One terrific way to give rooms an original look is to hand art, photos or even mementos on your walls. Art can give a home a distinctive look and doesn’t need to be expensive. Make your loved ones feel special by hanging images of them or even displaying artwork that they have created to bring color, warmth and a unique feel to every space. With STAS art hanging systems you have great flexibility in how you can display a range of treasured images and art and find the best way of hanging your items, no matter what they are or what kind of walls you have. Experiment with different frames and how you group items together.
Let there be light
Light can make a huge impact on how inviting and airy a home feels. Consider changing curtains or getting hooks or cords to pull them out of the way to let more light into your rooms. Once the light is flooding in, make the most of it by placing or adding a mirror. Mirrors are fantastic for adding style, and also bounce light around to make any room seem lighter and more spacious. Mirrors are available in a wide variety of formats with attractive frames and not only look good but are useful too. Lastly, consider the position of the lighting in the room. Moving lamps to more useful positions could help you get more value and warmth from them, and it could be worth investing in a new lamp or two to create a feeling of coziness.
Bring on the colour
One of the best ways to give your home a facelift without spending a huge amount is to give the walls a fresh coat of paint. Color has a huge effect on mood, and even if your furniture is looking a little tired and worn, a backdrop in a new hue could give your items a new lease of life. Think carefully though about what new shades to choose. It might be worth experimenting with samples in small areas to see how you feel about a color after a few days or even weeks. Bold colors can look dramatic, but may be a bit overwhelming. Pale shades are best of course for enhancing light, and strong colors might work best as a feature wall. If you want to make rooms look bigger, a useful trick is to paint walls and skirting boards in the same shade.
Lift with accessories
You may have a sofa that’s a great shape but you no longer like the upholstery. Instead of buying a new one, get a throw or even an attractive eiderdown cover and try wrapping your sofa to give it a new look. Plus you can jazz up old furniture easily with throw pillows. Mix and match colors, designs and fabrics for an electric look that is vibrant and all your own. Extra throws and pillows also warmth and a touch of luxury and the contrast of textures can plenty of visual interest too.
Conclusion
Sprucing up your home can seem like a big undertaking, but lots of small changes can add up to a big impact. Artwork and photographs can immediately add individuality to any space and with a flexible hanging system you can experiment with grouping items and aligning the frames in different ways. Add new color and freshness by painting your rooms, and don’t forget the power of accessories. Attractive cushions and throws can make a huge difference to any environment and when you increase the light coming into your rooms you’ll enjoy the combined effect of all your changes so much more.
