“Decorations and life are all about moderation and adding aesthetics.” – Larry Laslo.
Getting compliments for a well-furnished and decorated house is like a secret desire of almost every homeowner. After all, it requires a lot of effort to make a place look fabulous and eye-catching. So, getting appreciated for it is a must.
Do you also wish to steal some compliments from your guests, but are worried about the budget?. That’s alright! Continue reading this article, and you’ll get some fantastic interior decor ideas that will add grace to your place, that too without burdening your pocket. So, let’s get started!
Create a reading corner
Whether you are a bibliophile or not, having a reading corner in the house adds a different kind of charm to the place. You can do this by collecting all the books, whether fiction or nonfiction, and magazines. Use a bookshelf to properly arrange the books, which will also add to the aesthetics. Or you can also use wall shelves to do the same.
Add some indoor plants, your trophies, and lightweight hangings to the shelves to make it more attractive. This corner might turn out to be your favorite lounge and entertainment place in the whole house.
Set up a breakfast nook
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it gives your body energy to survive through the whole day. However, this meal becomes even more vital when you eat it with your family. For this, you can set up a breakfast nook, where you can enjoy the company of your loved ones as well as nature. No need to get a big and luxurious dining table. You simply need a small table and some chairs.
Arrange the furniture near a window in your living room. Open the curtains to enjoy the astonishing view of your garden. And you’re good to go. Isn’t it a great way to nourish your body with food and create a bond with your family at the same time? Moreover, it will give your living space a countryside vibe.
Decorate the bed with a canopy
If you wish to add some grandeur to your place, try adding a canopy in the bedroom. It will give a classic kingdom kind of vibe to the room, where you are the king/queen of the place. Rather than going with white gauze fabric, you can tap into your creative side and accessorize the bed in several other ways.
For instance, you can create a wood canopy and add fairy lights to it or use a sheer color canopy to create a romantic or luxurious look (depending upon the color you choose). Likewise, there are numerous ways to decorate your bed using a canopy; you just need to find the style you like and go with it.
Go with the minimal concept.
From the perspective of home decor, the concept of minimalism is quite fascinating. It doesn’t require a lot of effort to make the place look beautiful and chic. You just need to keep the area clean and add small elements that will grab guest’s attention.
For example, hang small mirrors on the living room wall and keep the rest of the room neutral. It will create an illusion of a spacious room. Similarly, you can use glass tables and countertops in the living area and kitchen. Add a small plant at the center of the table, and it will create a very sophisticated and enriching environment. It will also make your place look newly remodeled.
Add the texture of nature.
If you want to add some textures to the place that will enhance its design and architecture, you can take some inspiration from nature. There are different types of materials like jute, rattan, marbles, seagrass, or brushed concrete that you can use to add an element of nature to the place.
You can replace the usual lamps with jute ones, use rattan rugs at the reading area, and use seagrass baskets as storage containers instead of plastic ones. The options are endless. But, it will definitely help you in adding a distinct feature and inviting warmth to your place.
Add your creativity to the wall.
How can you miss walls when talking about home decors? You can get very creative with walls and beautify them in countless ways. From painting walls with neutral colors for giving a timeless look to adding statement art pieces to show lavishness, the ideas are as many as the stars in the galaxy.
You can use color block techniques to paint the wall, which will create a unique graphic statement. If you feel too lazy to paint the wall, you can select from the variety of wallpapers or choose several wallpapers and do a mix-match. Besides that, you can add wall decor accessories to make it aesthetically pleasing. Also, you can create a gallery wall, where you can add different frames to captivate people.
Don’t forget about your cozy spaces.
Last but not least, you can create a cozy space in the house. This space will not be for guests but for you. Select your favorite part of the house, be it a room or balcony. Add a rug, some soft cushions, maybe a book, a hidden box of your favorite (not at all meant for sharing) snacks, and a comforter.
You can use this cozy space to spend some “Me Time” or just for taking a break from your everyday routine. Furthermore, this place can also be used for an “At-home” date with your partner. How to use your cozy space totally depends on you. But, one thing is sure, i.e., it will add an inviting and lovely vibe to your place.
To sum it all up!
All the above-mentioned interior decor ideas will help in transforming your place. So, the next time anybody will visit you, whether a friend or a colleague, he/she will definitely fall in love with your place. That means you’ll get several compliments on how you took care of the house. And the best part? You won’t have to spend a lot of money to implement all these ideas.
So, what are you waiting for? Try these now!
