Every homeowner has the same dream: to have a house so stunning it could be featured in a glossy magazine. This is an admirable goal. Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started with that idea, however. It can often feel overwhelming. 

How can we achieve the same polished look that’s all the rage in glossy design magazines in homes where stuff piles up, kids make a mess, wires are a necessity, and life gets in the way?

It really is a difficult task. The good news, however, is that it’s not as hard as you might think to get the look you truly want. When your design’s foundations are solid, you’ll be ahead of the game, and that will get you closer to your ideal home. Once that is done, all that is left to do is routine upkeep. With that in mind, here are some tips for styling your home that will help you get started and will give your home the fresh makeover it – and you – deserve.

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Colour Blocking

Although it first gained popularity in the fashion industry, colour blocking has recently been seen as a popular trend in interior design as well. A good colour scheme is essential in interior design. Color blocking is a fun way to experiment with your favourite colours while giving your home a new vibe, and the idea behind it is that you pick two or more contrasting colours and use them together. 

When it comes to interior design, “colour blocking” means using different colours and shades to make a room look new and fresh. Just like in the fashion industry, you have to be very careful about the colours you use in interior design.

The blocks of colour should look different from each other and give your house a very different look. It is a great alternative to painting the walls for people who want to do something more interesting. When it comes to interior design, the idea of colour blocking is a way to mix colours in a way that isn’t expected. This idea certainly won’t be for everyone, but if it appeals, it can be a good way to freshen up your home in a way that is uniquely yours. 

Incorporate Fresh Flowers

We’ve all learned over the years of looking at photo house tours that one of the most important skills for a designer is being able to make good vignettes. And adding fresh flowers as a finishing touch to a room is one of the most important parts of this skill. Adding flowers seems like a small and simple thing, so it might be easy to forget how important it is, but you shouldn’t.

Flowers are always a great addition to a room. They add a natural touch that is always refreshing to a space. They visually add another layer of colour, which can serve to liven up a space or match existing colours to create harmony. Plus, since they are literally fresh, they make any room feel fresh too. 

Use Paint To Your Advantage

Paint can be used to make a room seem uniform by hiding surface differences or to draw attention to an object by making it stand out. To draw attention to a specific area, you can paint the surrounding walls one colour while leaving the area in question unpainted or paint it an entirely different shade. 

Whether it’s ceiling beams, crown moulding, the door trim, or a special wall niche, these architectural details deserve to be highlighted. It’s best to paint the walls and ceiling the same colour to make the architectural details of the room stand out more.

Don’t Forget The Windows

Learn this trick for hanging curtains that will make your rooms look magnificent: curtains should be hung at ceiling level. Even if the window doesn’t reach very high, this is still something that needs to be done.

Curtains hung from the ceiling create an optical illusion of greater height in a room and are an easy way to inject drama into any design scheme. Plus, if you really want to draw attention to your hard work, hang curtains in a vibrant colour that stands out against the rest of the room’s furnishings.

Of course, curtains aren’t to everyone’s taste, but don’t worry; you can opt for bespoke window shutters instead. Because they will be made just for you, you can rest assured they’ll be unique, and they’ll finish your room perfectly with a burst of freshness. 

Use The Right Lighting In The Right Way

The majority of homes have the issue that the owners spend a lot of money on the interior design of the house, but they don’t pay as much attention to the lighting inside the house. This is a common problem, but remember that lighting can have a significant impact on your mood, can enliven the atmosphere of the room, and can highlight the details of your decoration. 

You can also add an air of luxury to your rooms by installing lighting fixtures that cast dramatic shadows. Flea markets are great places to look for pre-owned furnishings and lighting, such as chandeliers; as a result, you don’t necessarily need to spend a lot of money on them.

Decorate The Walls

Adding personality and a fresh look to a space can be accomplished in a number of ways, one of which is by adorning the walls of your room with various accessories. Besides this, it provides homeowners with a fantastic opportunity to express their inner creativity by giving them a wide variety of artworks, paintings, or canvases from which to choose. This opens up a world of possibilities.

Everyone who sees it is going to form an opinion about it because of its one-of-a-kind and novel presentation, which will make a strong impression on them. You can also decorate your walls with wallpaper, but if you do so, you need to select a pattern or design that is in keeping with the style of the rest of your home’s interior design.