Today, perhaps more than ever, you may be thinking that your home is just not romancing you. It’s not putting you in the right frame of mind for relaxing, rejuvenating, or reenergizing. That’s because decorating your home is more than a matter of color or type of furniture—it’s about breathing personality into your home and having it express who you are. Your space should communicate to you and to others.
Here are tips to create a space that romances you.
Create Balance
Does your favorite room bring you a sense of equilibrium? After a day of juggling your “to do” list and Zoom calls, can you walk into a particular room and regain a sense of balance? When a room feels natural and comfortable, it’s bound to be balanced. There will be a sense of equilibrium among objects. If it’s off-balance, it will more likely feel alien or uneasy. It will remind you of your busy day; not slow you down and refresh you.
Balance doesn’t mean a room has to be symmetrical or formal, with objects arranged equally on each side of a point of interest. Balance can just as well come from an asymmetrical or more informal arrangement. You can group objects of unequal size and bring them into balance by placing them farther away from the room’s focal point. And while both types of balance can be used beautifully in any room design, generally speaking, a room that combines both kinds of balance is more agreeable and interesting.
The placement of the wall art and the furniture makes for an asymmetrical balance to complement the brick fireplace set to the side of the wall. The mirror gives a bonus appeal to the greenery.
Add Greenery
Nothing can add so much for so little the way greenery does. There’s a reason the man in your life brings you flowers. He knows you like them (unless you’re allergic). Most women like plants and flowers, but too often we don’t give them enough credit for being a decorative accent—even if they are artificial. Plants cheer up a room and humanize it by adding nature’s own colors.
Incorporate Music
Nothing can soothe your soul like music or the reminder of music. It could be a piano or some other instrument, or even just a music stand. Even if it’s primarily being used as an accessory, it can fill your mind with just the right musical notes and trigger lovely thoughts.
Doesn’t the room above make you think of a romantic evening listening to jazz in a park?
Create Space
With our current challenges, you may often be feeling closed in and wishing for some breathing space. If that home workspace of yours has only a small window, you can create the illusion of more space by extending that window treatment further than the window itself. Don’t forget mirrors as they too can give you a more expansive feel.
Use Stripes
They’re one of the most versatile decorating tools. Stripes can make a room look bigger or wider. But, like some other things in life, too much of a good thing can sometimes be a bad thing. Here are some tips on how to incorporate stripes into your space:
- Wide stripes with dark or bright colors can be overpowering. Use them in small quantities as an attention-getter. The wider the room, the wider the stripe can be.
- A narrow vertical stripe works well in smaller rooms, particularly those with low ceilings. They will make your room appear larger by drawing your eye upward.
- Stripes are the great “mixer.” They are fantastic when coordinated with other patterns such as florals and plaids.
When you are working with a professional designer, it is important to communicate well. Share the emotions you want the space to evoke and describe the experience you want to have in that special space. If you’re unsure how to create a space that romances you, Posh Home Designs can help. Contact us today at 248-906-9300 to schedule your complimentary initial consultation.
