Your home is a reflection of who you are. If yours hasn’t quite reflected you as much as you would like, here are 4 ways to add a little eclectic flare to your home…
Replace old knobs with new, interesting finds.
Your home probably came stocked with plain, drab drawer pulls and knobs. This is because most real estate moguls want to make a house look as neutral as possible to increase their chances of selling a home. This helps potential buyers to see their own stuff in the residence.
Now that you own the home, it is time to put your own spin on things. Remove tired pulls and knobs and replace with them pretty glass pulls… or better yet, a different kind of pull for every drawer. Some families prefer numbered pulls. Other like to go with rocks and minerals. Whatever speaks to your brood, go with that.
Add some luxury.
You deserve to come home to comfort and adding a little luxury to your home can make coming home an experience. From luxury taper candles to plump throw pillows, when you feel like every day is a vacation, then you will love coming home even more. Take those fancy guest soaps out of the wrapper… use them for yourself. Take out the towels you never use… hang them up. Take the dishes you save for company… and use them everyday. Everyday is a special occasion – treat it as such.
Try twinkle lights.
Twinkle lights are huge this year and while you may not think of them as a year round staple, they can add a ton of whimsy to your home. They are especially great to use in a space that you aren’t really sure what to do with. If you don’t like the smaller LED twinkle lights, go to your hardware store and pick up some Edison-style bulb strings. These add a very industrial vibe to your home and they are a great grown up alternative to twinkle lights.
Add quirky art.
Dictionary prints are really trending right now. Crafters are painting or printing pictures over them to create a literary look that looks great in any room in the house. If you cannot figure out how to do these yourself, (don’t worry – it takes practice), then you can order these prints online at places like Etsy or Amazon.
Your home is your haven and it should speak to who you are. If you march to the beat of your own drummer, let it show. The more your home feels like you… the more that YOU will feel at home.
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