Make A Bold Statement At Home This Year And Redecorate
An Englishman’s home is his castle, as the saying goes and never have Brits been more house-proud. If you believe everything you read in the newspapers, people are going out less, preferring to stay at home. This article gives some suggestions for sprucing up your own space.
Decorating Is Trendy Again
People are once again taking pride in their homes. They spend more time at home and more time entertaining, so it is important that where they live reflects the personalities of the residents. DIY decorating not only saves money in ongoing austere times, but it also ensures a uniqueness that conveys your personality, in any of the ways below:
- Painting or wallpapering
- Upcycling furniture
- Customising flea market finds
- Dying fabric and reusing
- Elegance Is Timeless
Graceful design and elegant lines will never go out of fashion so are a safe bet for rooms you don’t want to continually redecorate. Updating pretty bedding in the UK style is among the easiest ways of bringing your look right up to date, provided you have the basics right. Christy is a great place to start for inspiration.
Home Is Where The Heart Is
Where bedding in the UK is quick and easy to update on a neutral palette, there has been more of a trend shift in the kitchen. The slick, industrial, steel feel of recent years is gone, replaced by homely, vintage-inspired cosiness. This is a bigger change, so make sure it’s one you’re comfortable making before you begin. Pretty florals throughout will take much more work to blend in with the next trend.
Feel Your Way
Texture is big news for 2013. In keeping with the vintage feel for your kitchen, Granny’s crafts are back in fashion so you might find yourself knitting: throws, cushion covers, tea cosies etc. Suede and wood are also key in this year’s homes, adding a warm, natural feel.
Bring The Outdoors In
Use pot plants, or even living panels of foliage on the wall to really make a statement. If you have children or pets, just make sure you are not introducing anything toxic into the home beforehand.
Take The Inside Out
Blur the boundaries between home and garden. If you are fortunate enough to have outdoor space, make the most of it. Give yourself a seating and eating area to use on long summer evenings. Leave doors and windows open during the day to maximise the outside space you have.
Add Stripes
They’re everywhere this year! Bold, graphic designs it doesn’t matter where they are, just make sure you have some somewhere:
- Upholstery
- Carpets
- Walls
- Accessories
Whatever your personality, there is going to be a fashionable way to express yourself this year. If you fancy bucking the trend of the rest of the house, choose something completely different for your bedroom. Fewer people will see it, so you can afford to be brave. Changing the bedding if you change your mind is not a disaster if you shop somewhere like Christy, where it is quick and easy to revamp your style.
AUTHOR BIO: Tom Campbell writes regularly on style-related topics for various websites and blogs. He specialises in interior design and has recently revamped his own bedroom, using a selection of stylish bedding from Christy online.
Category: Home Renovation
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