Your home is a haven that you look forward to at the end of a long day. When decorating the interiors, you’ll incorporate design elements that create a warm and welcoming ambiance, not just for you, but also for your friends and family. The exciting thing about making your home feel inviting is that you don’t need to invest a lot. Small touches can add to the overall appeal giving the place a happy feel. People will love to come over and spend time, talking about how much they love being in your home. Ready to know more. Take a look at these practical tips.
1. You Can Never Go Wrong With Greenery
Plants in different sizes, colors, and species always make any spaces feel warm and inviting. Place a couple of planters at the entrance, just outside the door to welcome your guests before they step in. Also, invest in plants for the interiors. Look for varieties that will thrive in your interiors, depending on the amount of natural lighting you have. And, well, the time you can spend on taking care of them. If you have a busy lifestyle with no time for regular watering and tending, you might want to go with faux plants. Or, bring home small terrariums that are complete ecosystems within a bowl, and can take care of themselves while adding to the appeal of your home.
2. Reveal Glimpses of Your Personality
Who are you really? What are your happiest memories? What are the things you hold close to your heart? Who are the people closest to you? Reveal little snippets of your life with a gorgeous collage on the wall. Put together a combination of pictures and framed mirrors in different sizes and align them. You can also add wall ornaments, photographs, and souvenirs from vacations. The artwork the kids created will contrast beautifully with a professional custom home painting of the home where you grew up. Your parents’ wedding photo, a sibling’s baby picture, and a paper napkin saved from your first date can all go up on the wall as a conversation started.
3. Choose Your Furniture With Care
Furniture is the focal point of any room and when picking out pieces, focus on functionality and the overall theme of your decor. You needn’t invest in expensive pieces from high-end stores. Instead, look for whimsical coffee tables, dressers, and armchairs at flea markets and second-hand stores. You could bring home gorgeous vintage furniture that will highlight your home and give it character. Oftentimes, a DIY project with a few rags and polish or paint can give an old table a new lease at life. Coat the top with deep pour epoxy to protect it from damage and UV rays. Epoxy creates a protective layer resistant to scratches and stains.
4. Use Fabrics for Texture and Color
Fabrics and textiles instantly add warmth to every kind of interior, contemporary or traditional. Use natural fabrics to upholster your chairs and sofas. Cotton, wool, silk, and jute or a blend of different fibers instantly make the room feel cozy. If you’re not ready for a complete makeover, bring home light throws in vibrant colors and textures. A bunch of cushions on any furniture can also give it a new look quickly. The most exciting part about this idea is that you can simply change the covers when you get bored or if they get dirty. Also, go with area rugs instead of carpeting for the same reason. They’re more affordable, easy to maintain, and can be changed on a whim.
5. Create an Open, Unobstructed Layout
Make sure the layout of any room is conducive to traffic movement. Smaller rooms work well with furniture set up against the walls. Tables should be small so that people can move across the room without bumping knees into the corners. You might like to have cushions on the floor, but when you have company over, move them to eliminate a tripping hazard. Another trick to make the room appear more spacious is to have low-lying furniture that does not obstruct views. If you like tall lamps and plants, place them at the corners.
6. Plan Your Bathroom for House Guests
Round off the decor of a lovely welcoming house with a well-designed bathroom. You’re sure to have house guests staying over at some time. Create shelves and storage for towels, hand towels, soap, toiletries, toilet soap, and other supplies. You could also consider installing a walk-in bathtub. This innovative feature is super convenient for users of all ages, especially kids and seniors. The seat is great for sitting and soaking, and the door is designed to prevent the risk of slips and falls. What’s more, is that walk-ins are more compact as compared to conventional tubs. Your guests will love it.
7. Be Sensitive to Allergies
Sensitivity to fabrics and allergies are more common than you think. A good example is a skin reaction called contact dermatitis, a sensitivity to dimethyl fumarate (DMF), a chemical used when tanning leather. Patients can develop skin rashes from coming into contact with furniture or wearing clothes made with leather. If a friend or a family member has this condition, avoid using this upholstery in your home. Choose natural fabrics, so they feel welcome and comfortable in your home. You could also get a vegan leather dog collar made with soft materials that are allergen-free.
8. Rely on Aromatherapy for a Lovely Ambiance
The final finishing touch to your decor is aromatherapy. Pleasant scents are the best way to change the mood and ambiance of your interiors, so people feel welcome. Set up diffusers with scents like lavender, lemon, orange, lemongrass, jasmine, vanilla, ylang-ylang, and clary sage that are only some of your options. You could also get scented candles for lighting in the evenings as the perfect way to destress after work.
Decorating your home to make it warm, cozy, and inviting is more effortless and less expensive than you thought. Try these tips, and your guests may never want to leave.
