Decorating your first home is exciting but can also be a little overwhelming. Now that your dorm life or living with your family is behind you, you can leave those stuffed animals and mini-fridges in the past. With the tips below, you can ensure your first apartment looks youthful, fun, and grown up.
A vase filled with fresh flowers can instantly uplift a room. Arrange fresh flowers in each room of the apartment and opt for flowers that speak to a print used in the design. Placing flowers in a room where you can see them can improve your mood and help you connect better with other people.
Lighting choices can make or break a home's design and mood. Use lighting ideas to brighten rooms, save energy, and give your home a lively look. But not all fixtures should be of the same size. The chandeliers, lamps, and sconces should be of different sizes; else, eyes will not land on anything specific. A chandelier can be a great focal point for a large space, like a dining room or family room. You can use a distinctive floor lamp or vintage-inspired sconces in a smaller room.
An entryway and hallway say, "Welcome to my home," without saying it. While this space may seem unimportant, it sets the tone for your entire home. A well-styled hallway can pull a visitor's eye into your residence. Most hallways aren't big enough for a full set of furniture and accessories, but still, you can have a well-placed console table or even some smart storage options. You can jazz up the hallway with art or accessories. Hallways can be accentuated with thoughtful paint, softening rugs, and runners. You can create the illusion of space by adding mirrors in hallways. If space allows, adding seating can be useful to a hallway. You can use it as the perfect spot to relax, read, or make phone calls. You can choose a statement chair and table or use a bench.
Your main bedroom is your serene oasis. You can use a dash of creativity from painted accent walls to statement lights. A fresh coat of paint for the ceiling can be tried. A headboard with built-in shelves is an easy way to score extra storage space in the main bedroom. The empty wall on your bed can be turned into a gallery with framed art. Like a crystal chandelier, a light fixture is a great addition to your bedroom. You can allow your windows to do all the talking. Use a voluminous pair of drapery panels to create a luxe scene. You can also mount the curtains slightly higher and wider than your actual windows, making them look larger and loftier.
Now that you've spent quite a bit of time decorating your bedroom, why not shift the focus to some bathroom decorating ideas? Often, a stunning mirror is all you need to give a lavish look to your bathroom. A pretty wooden tissue holder can help to decorate your bathroom's washbasin area. Vines are not only for weddings and parties. It can also be used in bathrooms. You can hang lovely plant vines onto the round mirror to give it a natural look. Also, you can use plants to beautify your bathrooms. You can use a monogrammed shower curtain, towels, or robe to personalize your bathroom. Then add some artwork and decor to polish it off.
A home isn't a home without a well-stocked kitchen. The essentials include cookware, a toaster, cups, plates, and fruit bowls, to name a few. If you have limited storage space and need to display appliances, consider investing in one that does the job while beautifying your countertops.
