If you own your own but haven’t yet had time to make the space your home read this blog. As an experienced homeowner will tell you it doesn’t take too much effort to personalise your home space. You just need to take follow a few basic steps. Read on to learn more.

Top tips on how to personalise a home by decorating

Your house should feel like a home. Without your décor, it is just going to feel like an empty building. 

This is why it is important to be intentional about the decorating scheme that you use. Make sure it has the desired effect. Sometimes there are many hot trends making the rounds, but if they don’t feel like the right fit for your home, then you are just going to be wasting time and money. Instead, you want to find out what you like, and what will make your space feel like home. 

Here are some top tips to help you personalise your décor and make your house feel like home. 

#1 Review your current décor 

If you are already settled in a home, you should start by reviewing your current decor. Think about how each item makes you feel, and whether or not you truly like it. If you don’t feel like it is a good fit for you or your home, you should be honest with yourself and get rid of it. You can move it to another room if it fits better there, or you can sell it. You can then use this money to invest in something that you truly want. 

#2 Look for inspiration 

Before you jump into buying new furniture, it is important to explore the trends and available products on the market to see what inspires you. When you are trying to personalise your home and buy new décor, it can feel overwhelming at first. There are too many choices on the market. But if you don’t window shop to be inspired, you could be missing out on a piece of décor that can make your house the sanctuary you have always wanted. Change your mindset from overwhelm, to inspiration. Go to local shops and have a look online. Websites such as Instagram and Pinterest can be particularly helpful. 

#3 Make the most of customisable elements in your home

You can’t customise everything in your home, so it is important to consider what elements you can. For example, you might choose to add some of your favourite memories to the photo frames that hang around your house. You can also personalise elements such as the fabric on your sofa, the colours of your walls and the patterns on your curtains. See what elements you can change and get creative. Sometimes personalising your home means thinking outside the box and creating something you cannot find at a shop. 

#4 Create a personal space 

If you live with a spouse or your family, it might not be possible to personalise it solely to your tastes. Instead, you may need to have a collaborative space. But this does not mean you cannot have anything for yourself. Whether it is a bedroom or a space you can go to relax, you can create a personal space in your house that you have full creative control over. This is a great compromise.

How to personalise a home in summary

Make your house your own. It is easy to personalise a home by decorating and following these top tips.  The four easy steps are: review your current décor; look for inspiration in spaces you admire and enjoy; make the most of the customisable elements in your home; and create a personal space that is very much you!

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