A lot of people these days look at Pinterest and then start to compare what they see with their home, and then start feeling that their home might looks bad as it’s really not following a trend or looks like what they see.
Well, there are a couple of things I want you to think about when this comes to your mind :
First thing is, Trends change so fast these days, but home shouldn’t. I’m not saying that it shouldn’t change at all, but not as fast as trends.
Secondly, when you keep checking Pinterest and comparing, that somehow puts pressure on you to pick a style for all rooms, Well i have to say that pressure kills comfort, which is the whole idea about the meaning of Home.
The Biggest Home Decor Lie: You Need a Style to Have a Beautiful Home.
These days, there is some kind of an obsession with wanting to make your home with “Boho / Modern / Japandi” styles. I’m not saying that it’s a bad thing to want to decorate your home this way.
But I want you to imagine if all people just went with this way of thinking, won’t that make all homes kinda the same?
This is just my opinion, but don’t you think that at least you deserve to decorate your home the way that takes all the stress away once you get in it? No matter what the style or what it’s called, you just call it your HOME.
What Actually Makes a Home Feel Cozy?
What should you focus on to make your home cozy and familiar?
- Comfort over aesthetics
- Familiar items & personal memories
- Lighting > furniture style
- A layout that matches your lifestyle
How to Decorate Your Home Your Own Way
There are a couple of things you should know that will help you and make decorating your home way easier.
First of all, and the most annoying problem people struggle with: Space.
You need to learn how to use spaces, and I’m not only talking about the horizontal spaces, but the vertical spaces too, cuz once you learn how to use every space you have, you will feel that you have more options to choose from.
But just keep in mind that you don’t want to go and clutter your space.
Next, you don’t need to feel guilty that you’re mixing between styles. It’s OK. It’s your home, and you can do what you feel like doing.
and also choose colors that calm you and make you feel happy and relaxed, Cuz if you don’t know the colors of any rooms has an important rule of how you feel once you enter the room.
And last thing is: keep what feels right, even if it’s outdated.
Common Decor Mistakes People Make Chasing Trends
One of the most common mistakes that people buys furniture just cuz it’s a trend, or buying an item cuz they like the whole picture, but once they buy it and then put it in their home, they don’t like it, or it feels off.
And also, it’s crucial to accept the fact that your home is not for guests to like, but it’s for you to like.
Another thing to keep in mind, never put looks ahead of comfort, you will regret it.
And lastly, please make sure u know your space before you order or buy anything, cuz imagine you like something and you bought it to find that it won’t fit in your space.
Permission to Be Yourself
You don’t need validation to build your home.
all you need to keep in mind is that your home needs to make YOU feel safe, relaxed, and that it’s yours
in the end, Remember that Trends are optional, comfort is not