Are
you a die-hard fashionista? Do you love clothes and fashion more than
anything? If fashion is an important part of your life, you naturally
want to implement it into other areas too like interior decoration.
Home décor doesn’t follow the same rules as fashion does, but that
doesn’t mean there aren’t any similarities between the two. We
bring you seven important fashion rules which will help you decorate
your home better.
1 – Accessorize your walls
When
you have a gorgeous necklace, you’re not wearing it underneath your
clothes. On the contrary, you wear it so that everyone can see it and
you even pick colour and design which is most likely to draw
attention and show off your good taste. Just as you wear necklaces,
bracelets, and earrings in public, you can display them in your home.
Find an innovative way to display
your accessories, for
example decorate old picture frames with lace, hang your necklaces
there, and hang the frame on the wall.
2 – Adding texture
We
all love layers, we love the freedom of movement and the delight of
feeling different textures on our skin: soft wool sweater and silky
button-down shirt
are fun to wear and they
look smart too. This lovely tactile approach to fashion can be used
in home décor too: by layering materials of different textures and
colours you will get fantastic results in any room in your home.
Fluffy faux fur blankets against silk and velvet throw pillows,
smooth chintz beside cool leather, shimmery glitter and soft cotton…
All of these feel great and look good in a room too.
3 – Embrace both formal and casual
If
your personal preference doesn’t exclude any particular style and
you love experimenting with girly dresses and fierce leather, why not
choose the same approach for interior design? Feel free to experiment
with different pieces of furniture and combine modern and rustic,
industrial and romantic, glamour and futurism… Pair up modern IKEA
chairs with an antique wooden dinner table, vintage vanity with LED
lamps, and metallic vases with embroidered tablecloths. Romantic
bedroom and industrial style bathroom aren’t mutually exclusive, so
feel free to experiment.
4 – Decorate with clothes
Why
not use your clothes to decorate your home? Lovely patterned dresses
and soft knit scarves will look great when hanged on your door or
placed on your sofa. Scarves in particular aren’t meant to spend
eternity in dark drawers when they can be knotted on small hooks on a
wall and their colour and softness can make the room more inviting.
5 – A touch of glamour
When
in doubt – glam up! A touch of eyeliner and some red lipstick can
magically transform your regular outfit into an elegant one. The same
goes for home décor: a bit of sparkle and softness go a long way in
transforming the way a room looks. Metallic picture frames, a bouquet
of fresh flowers in a crystal vase, glittery pillowcase on a sofa,
new tablecloth, scented candle in a red-coloured glass or simply an
intricately carved wooden ashtray will make the room look completely
different.
6 – Different styles
When
you’re getting dressed, do you wear only one label’ do you buy
clothes made by one designer only? Even on the runway it’s
practically impossible for models to wear clothes, shoes, and
accessories made by one designer. When you go out shopping for your
home, don’t get everything in one store. Instead, visit several
places and don’t hesitate to visit a flea market, a
thrift shop, or a garage
sale every once in a while. You never know when you’ll find a
beautiful, antique piece you will fall in love with.
7 – Layering is important
We
already mentioned how important layering is, but we need to emphasize
it once again. Layering textures, patterns, and colours is a form of
art, and you need to know how to do it the right way. Pick a base in
the room (wall colour is a good starting point) and start by adding
two pieces of small-scale prints (gingham, geometric print, ticking
stripes, etc). You can also layer curtains, as a combination of light
and heavy Eiffel’s
drapes will be able to soften the
light coming through the window and brighten up the room too.
Keeping
up with all fashion trends is practically mission impossible, but
that doesn’t mean that you should give up altogether. Home design
trends are similar to fashion trends and a number of rules can be
applied to both. Most important thing is to understand what you like
and dislike and to follow your instincts; that’s the best way to
ensure you will feel comfortable in your own clothes as well as in
your own home.
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