I’m
sure everybody knows this feeling; you buy or rent a house or
apartment. You move in and all you see are the new and nice aspects of your new place . After a while, you get to know your house inside and out and
regrets about that paintjob or furniture choice come running in.
Therefore, a few tips to fall in love again, without any big
renovations, with your own little palace.
1. Color
Do
not underestimate the impact of color. A new paintjob can relive a
whole space! Keep in mind to choose smart and stay away from heavy and
dark colors if your space isn’t that big. The latest trend colors are
inspired by nature, soft as pastels and of course the Scandinavian
influence of white. If you pick one of those, not a lot can go wrong. Or
paint only a part of your wall in a certain color. Color blocking
remains fun!
I you hate painting, you can always consider wallpaper? Try some fun geometric patterns!
If
your budget is a little low, or you don’t want to spend it all on your
walls, you can also freshen up a cabinet or some other furniture. A
perfect way if you’re tired of that old table or cupboard, you thrifted
or adopted from your parents. Do not hesitate to use some bright colors
and use your ‘new’ furniture as a showstopper. Washitape can also be a
perfect (temporary) solution for this.
2. Cleaning and storing
A
clean house is always a little cozier, than a house where you have to
shift through piles of clothes or magazines to find a spot on the couch.
Invest in a few fun, graphical boxes or storagebins as storage
solutions.
3. Redecorate
This
step is easy! Move all your stuff to one side and refill your space
without thinking about the previous layout. As much as possible, give
your furniture a new place, add new combinations, buy a few new
accessories if needed and you’ll have a brand new interior without
spending too much money!
4. Green
#1
mistake! One of the things that are most lacking in an interior.
Plants. Greenery of any kind. A bit of green here, a bit of green over
there, a small tree or some fresh flowers in a vase can refresh your
interior in a second.
If you really have black instead of green thumbs,
why not invest in some cacti or succulents which you only have to water
once in a while.Perfect solution!
5. Outside
Do
not ignore your garden or balcony. If your entire interior has been
freshened up by the above tips and you’re looking out to a sad and ugly
outside area, you could as well saved yourself the effort!
Look at your
outside room as an actual extra room! Clean up, remove the weed and buy
some new garden furniture or accessories in fresh colors for the summer
which is lurking behind the corner.
If
you have followed all these things, it’s time to start enjoying your
space. I hope they were helpful and please share you
before-and-after-pictures! And keep in mind, interior design is no
science, so follow your gut and your own taste! Have fun while doing it!
