Everyone loves a beautiful home that feels like it could feature in the next Elle Decor Magazine. It wouldn’t matter how long it takes; the challenge is where to start. Some reports suggest that home improvements are more popular as people spend more time at home, with UK homeowners spending £55billion on renovations since March 2019. If you want to join this train, here are a few ways to make your home look more stylish.
- High and wide hanging curtains
It doesn’t matter where you live or your home design; curtains are always a must-have. They can serve a multipurpose function, including providing privacy, blocking light, or boosting your home aesthetics. How you hang your curtains can add a lot of style to your home. So instead of hanging your curtains close to the window frame, do it “high and wide.” This means mounting the rod as high as possible so that the curtains gently kiss the floor when draped. Consider using a curtain rod that extends about six inches beyond your window frame for maximum impact.
- Throw in some area rugs
It is normal to feel like your home lacks a final piece even after deciding on your theme. However, throwing in a rug is a simple solution. For example, after choosing the ideal sofa for your living room, you can add a rug as a centrepiece that brings the overall room decor together. Your area rug can make a significant impression when it covers a large part of your floor. It can be tough to pick the correct area rug, and some other considerations to make things easier include style, material, pattern, and care requirements. Whether you prefer natural materials or patterned designs, there is a rug for everyone to make a dramatic statement and make your home look more stylish.
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- Pick the right paint colour
Choosing a paint colour is one of the trickiest decisions you will make when you want to make your home look stylish. This is usually the case when the rest of the décor is centred around the colour pallet. Some colours can instantly transform your home and make it look and feel stylish. However, you have to decide if you want bold or soft colour schemes. Colours such as grey, beige, and yellow never go out of style and can complement nearly everything. Parquet Flooring can make your fantastic paint colour stand out.
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- Pay attention to the exterior
It is easy to focus on your home’s interior to make it look stylish. However, your exterior can drag your effort if left unattended. Naturally, your home exterior will degrade faster from exposure to various weather conditions. However, adding some green, front door décor, and stylish outdoor lighting can set the stage for what’s inside. Uniqueness is key to making your home stand out from the neighbouring houses. And while style can be personal, other general improvements like cement rendering can enhance your home exterior and make a statement.
Achieving a stylish home can be challenging, especially on a budget. Yet it is not impossible if you know where to look. The tips discussed above can help you achieve your dream home.
A good looking floor can make or break a properties value greatly. It affects the way people perceive a home to be cheap or expensive.
Agreed!
Great tips! I think rugs are something that my home is lacking. We really should invest in some!
Corinne x
We have loads in our house. Only because we have hard floors mostly x
Some amazing tips to keep in mind for when I get my house. Thank you for sharing.
I’m glad you found the post useful.
We rent so are limited to what we can do but I am so looking forward to adding some stylish decor the apartment we moved into about eight weeks ago. Thanks for the tips!
We are the same, but thankfully our landlord has let us make a few adjustments. Can’t wait to see the decor – assuming there might be a blog post on it, haha!
Some great tips here! It sometimes doesn’t take much to transform a room x
It doesn’t take much to refresh things a little.