There is a great gulf between having your home as a college student (Erasmus in the worst case) and finally build your own space of grown man. You are at a key point in which you consider redesigning your space but it can be very difficult to find the key point of a great style without it becoming corny or your home being an exact copy of the Ikea display area. Therefore, if you are thinking of giving a touch to the decoration of your house, in admitting that the poster of Pamela Anderson is already a little yellowish (long live Pamela!) I give you the ten keys to take into account to create your spectacular space and improve the decoration of your home.
1. Not combining everything is fine, it is more I recommend it.
A room should give the feeling of housing a collection, not of being decorated for that sole purpose, to be decorated for being. You must avoid that your house looks like a catalog, for this combine elements from different places, form your own collage.
2. Some things exist just to be shown.
In general, many men buy things for their usefulness and use - certainly a good habit except for decoration. Of course you need chairs to sit on and a table to eat but using that rule for your whole house it will seem empty. Add small decorative elements, sculptures, flowers, an old typewriter (although it can never compete with your MacBook Air) or even some branch. Everything that you see that goes well in that space in which you will find yourself very comfortable from now on.
3. Add something old
Even if you don't like antiques or the word "vintage" tires you, add a couple of used items that give your home a more personal image. Look for objects that have lived in your family for decades, that will add a melancholic touch to be proud of in your home.
4. Think carefully about the choice of your carpet
The area where a rug is located is one of the first things we look at when we enter a room. The best quality and most original tend to have a fairly high price. Therefore, I invite you to reconsider and fall in love with one that is with you for many years. Since you are going to make that investment, look for originality and use your rug to add a touch of color to the room.
5. Dress your sofa
The sofa is one of those few things that I consider that you have to prioritize comfort over design. If your sofa is comfortable but lacks any taste, cover it with a nice blanket or fill it with original and beautiful cushions. Do not forget that they sell covers for the different models with which you will have a different sofa each season.
6. Splurge your money on a nice chair
If you are really thinking about spending a good amount of money, do not hesitate to spend it on what will be your "throne." Although your sofa is a bit generic and lacks originality, the chair is the opportunity to break the composition and give the whole touch a stylish touch. Invest in quality and design, people's eyes will go to your new collectible.
7. Put a coffee table
Ok yes, it is a bit obvious but many people put coffee tables that are intended to stumble upon them at night. Let that table be something else by adding fashion or architecture magazines that reflect your tastes and knowledge. Stack books and add some of those decorative objects that we have talked about before.
8. Boast of having a bar cabinet
Although you probably want to hide your best bottles for big occasions, a space-bar is a must-have for decoration. A bar cart, a bar cabinet or at least an elegant tray that holds good merchandise is enough. Also add some good glasses of whiskey and some nice bottles of liquor and your outfit will be perfect.
9. Buy legitimate art
Your group or movie posters are not entirely art. Good art is the true sign of maturity that does not require you to go buy a Picasso or a Velázquez or spend a real millionaire. Prints or lithographs are a good starting point for your collection.
10. Add green to your home
Even if you don't like plants, if you can't tell a geranium from a hydrangea, a little green will help break the lines of space and brighten a room. If you are a disaster with every living creature, a cactus will be your best ally, it does not even need you to look at it.
Look for inspiration (yes, Pinterest has ruined my life), dare and invest a little time and money in giving an original and mature touch to your house.