A lot of us are guilty of just going through the motions, day in and day out, focusing on every obstacle that gets in our way and eventually we kind of slump into a pit of monotony and boredom, leading to asking ourselves ‘why?’ One way to break out of this monotony is to re-vamp the interior design of you house, through a number of different (and cheap) ways, as we have highlighted below.
No matter how active we are, we spend a lot of our time in our homes eating, socialising, working and of course to sleeping. Our house can be seen as a business: it needs attention and investment to prevent it from becoming stale. Just like a breath of fresh air, a change in the interior design can really freshen up the vibe of your home and you would be surprised little money you need to spend to achieve this. Outlined below are a few home decorating ideas that requires more thinking than spending.
Changing the scent of your home through ‘smudging’
Smudging is an ancient ritual that was taken from the Indigenous American tradition known as the Sacred Smoke Bowl Blessing. It’s a ritual used to cleanse the body from any negative energies, a ritual to bridge us to higher realms and a ritual that has inevitably received much scepticism. I consider myself as one of these people that tend to categorise ‘spiritual’ practices and products as a bit wishy-washy and a load of nonsense. However, I am also a man of science, which has made me think again about the benefits of smudging after reading about the proven health benefits.
As it turns out, the smoke from the sage does actually change the ionic composition of the air, which as a result helps to reduce stress. The Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007) concluded that, in addition to health benefits, smudging was a powerful antiseptic.
So, choosing the practice of smudging as part of your re-décor plan can help freshen the house up a bit. The sense of smell is a powerful one for humans, which can help associate the powerful and relaxing effects of this herbal smoke with a home full of serenity.
Living Room Ideas
Our team at AMC removals have seen a fair few living rooms over the years and we think we have a pretty good knowledge when it comes to decorating living rooms. A living room or a lounge or whatever you like to call it is often the main focal point in everyone’s home. When we invite friends, family or guests to our homes to socialise we all tend to congregate in the living room. Therefore, it is important that we create a comfortable space that allows everyone to relax and even to admire the design of your lounge. Whether you are looking for some inspiration or a few home décor ideas to tease your brain, we have a few suggestions that will certainly leave you food for thought.
Colour is Everything
Adding the right colours into your living room can help improve the mood and ambiance. Opting to have dark and dreary colours will only act as an anchor to your emotions, whilst a plain white canvas will offer absolutely nothing in terms of life or character. Remember, the character and mood of your living room is often a reflection of your personality so be expected to be judged on it.
We have chosen the colour turquoise to be our preferred decor design due to the number of different ways in which we can blend it into our living room. The colour often resonates with relaxing emotions and happiness. Travel agents will often try to sell you a holiday to a location that has turquoise blue waters, helping to lure you into a state of serenity and – guess what, you can do the same with your living room. Choosing to paint your walls light turquoise will boldly present a feeling of tranquillity, whilst darker shades can help add lively sophistication.
An alternative interior design would be to add turquoise touches around the living room by integrating it into your furniture. When using turquoise as an accent colour, it is important to make sure to balance it out. This can be done by using turquoise pillows, vases and glassware that are placed sporadically across the room.
How to Hang Wall Art
This in itself can be seen as an art since so many people tend to get it wrong. The most basic rule is to hang it at your sight line, so that you don’t have to make an effort to move your vision up or down the wall. This means that the centre of your wall art area should be about five feet from the ground. When trying to place it around furniture, like a sofa or table, hang the artwork so that is about half a foot from where the furniture ends.
Wall Décor Ideas
Wall décor comes in a number of different forms that offer their own unique feel to the room. These can range from metal wall sculptures, large-scale art, object collages and many more.
Metal Wall Art
When people first think about decorating their house, paint and wallpaper are often the first choices that come into mind. Steering away from a traditional approach, this form of contemporary art will certainly help to modernise the interior design of your house. Artisanti’s fantastic range of etched wall art can provide some cool and sharp touches to help your home become the perfect living and working environment.
Large Scale Art
Placing a large painting or photograph on your wall can really help re-vamp the design and character of your room due to its ability to command attention and set the tone in a small space. This also gives you a great opportunity to present a grand painting or photograph that helps to encapsulate your personality. If you choose to present this in your living room, guests will immediately gain an understanding of what you are all about.
