Unlike in the past, homeowners are actively involved in their home’s layout, design, and decorations. Homeowners partake in every decision regarding their new house such as paint color or double sliding barn doors, thereby inputting their creativity. The level of creativity portrayed by people when designing and decorating their interiors is nothing short of amazing. Furthermore, with do-it-yourself videos and instructions, homeowners can transform their homes into beautiful, safer, and a more intimate environment.
Although architects and other professionals’ expertise is indispensable, it lacks the artistic element of the homeowner. Additionally, architects typically offer their services at high prices for work that does not require thorough expertise and skills. Here is a deep dive into the five unique interior design ideas you can work on to make your home fun, welcoming, and beautiful.
Decorative Arts
House decorations have taken a new approach that is dictated by the owner’s artistic work. You can devise creative ways to improve your living spaces and rooms’ outlook by adding pop color or place abstract painting. Additionally, you can decorate your living room with pictures of your family to create a sense of warmth and love. Conversely, you can adopt the famous decorative ladder to include styles and dimensions consistent with modern homes.
You can paint rooms with different colors to create a sense of varying personalities for each separate from others. Add bold furnishings or paint the rooms yourself to achieve a cohesive and minimalist look for your home. You can also get a customized mural from an artist for your living room wall at an affordable price. Unlike pictures or paintings, murals are exciting and provide your guest with a warm welcome.
Sustainable Materials
Since the world today is turning to eco-friendly living, you can purchase sustainable furniture and avoid synthetic ones. You can furnish your home with eco-friendly and natural items, such as storage baskets, indoor plants, and wool hangings made from wood. You can also go for sustainable homewares and accessories. Moreover, you can settle for beddings or chairs made from wood that can be regenerated or is sustainable. Conversely, you can remodel your home through ingenious upcycling, such as repainting old chairs and using old wine bottles as flower vases.
Curvy and Colorful Furniture
The use of curvy interior decoration, primarily through furniture and couches with a curvy element, gives a room an exciting outlook. Move away from the traditional rectangle and box furniture and explore the world of curvy wardrobes, coffee tables, and rugs. You should ensure the carpet in your living room fits the legs of the sofa and coffee table or at least two legs of the sofa. Include throw blankets, bright colored or patterned couch pillows, and rags in the living room to create warmth.
It would be best to consider investing in modular furniture that is easier to move around when organizing your living room. Additionally, avoid placing the furniture like the chairs and sofa on the walls of your home but move it to the center to improve the notion of a larger living area.
Sliding Doors
Although barn doors inherently portray a country look, the design is a trending interior decoration idea suited for modern and farmhouses. The style depicts a vintage charm, mostly when used as double sliding barn doors for bathrooms, pantry, and closet. Sliding doors can be used to hide additional rooms, such as the kitchen, without affecting the room’s flow. Sliding barn doors help create functionality in homes, especially for smaller houses.
You can use sliding doors to conceal the television and other electronics, notably when raising children. Additionally, double sliding barn doors are useful in creating an additional storage area for outdoor equipment, tools, and bikes within entryways or hallways while maintaining style. Aside from being stylish, sliding barn doors are easy to maneuver and operate.
You can decorate your double sliding barn doors with golden handles and bold colors to create a touch of a contemporary home. The dual-doors system is perfect for concealing a master bathroom or a living space. Moreover, you can use double sliding barn doors in your bedroom’s closet.
Add a Mirror in the Room
One of the latest trends that significantly influence your living space’s visual appearance is adding a mirror. Mirrors reflect light around the room, making it seem larger and brighter than usual. Every room within your house should have at least one mirror to indicate a personalized and minimalistic outlook. Similar to artwork, the incorrect positioning of mirrors is comparable to the total absence of one.
Feature photo by Victoria Borodinova
