Having the home of your dreams entails more than just having a large or luxurious house. It’s all about how content you are in the environment you’ve created. As a result, the elements you have inside, such as furniture and decor, are crucial. However, you may have seen beautiful Pinterest boards and become frustrated because your home does not look exactly the same.
A dark, secluded area
The living room is a place for family and friends to meet and gather. When you’re socializing with others, it’s usually one of the rooms where you spend the most time. That’s why it’s critical that this room, which was once dark and dreary in the previous century, be easily accessible and inviting.
Today’s task is to improve the natural light in your living room. To accomplish this, you can, for example, knock down walls and create a single space with other parts of the house, such as the kitchen or dining room. To project more light and create a sense of openness, paint the furniture and walls white.
Outdated shelves
People who like reading regularly may often face problems with space at home. After all, books, bookshelves, and bookcases can take up a lot of room. And while we can sometimes convince ourselves that a space will look better with books, that’s not really the case. Using dark wood for your shelves and overcrowding your house with books just makes it look like an old dresser.
Taking tips from Marie Kondo’s method, you may want to pare down your book collection a bit and arrange them according to your priorities. You can start by choosing your favorites. Choose the ones that have left an impression on your life and that you could read a thousand times. Then there are also books you bought but haven’t read, and finally, books you simply don’t want to keep anymore. Take years off your bookshelves by painting them in light or vibrant colors.
Macramé of the last century
Everyone has a macramé hand-knitted decoration in their home. While they may have sentimental value for many because they were most likely made by your aunt or grandmother, keep in mind that the majority of these are out of style. They not only collect dust and detract from the style of a room, but they are also useless objects.
If you are too sentimental to say goodbye to this type of time-honored gift, you could try to repurpose it. You could use them as a very fancy bedspread or a macramé for hanging plants, for example, and your home will have a new cool boho-chic style.
Poor artificial lighting
Forget about old overhead light bulbs and go for light that can be projected in different parts of the room. Multiply the sources of light, either by using floor lamps or by installing table lamps here and there. Their main purpose should be to add a special touch or to highlight a particular area of the room where you want to draw people’s attention, with a contrast between the lighter and darker aspects of the room.
Painting the walls in dark or too vibrant colors
Before deciding on a paint color for the walls in your living room, consider the following: Even if you adore that color, do you believe it would look good on all of the walls in your living room?
Because the corners tend to disappear when all the walls are painted the same color, the entire room appears oppressive. Furthermore, you will have to maintain them on a regular basis if cracks appear or the paint peels off. Opt for neutral tones instead. These will allow light to reflect off of things and will last for a long time.
Old and short curtains
If you want to give a modern feel to your home, choose long curtains. When in doubt, always go for long (even puddled) curtains instead of short ones that are typical of kids’ bedrooms. As we mentioned before, if they drag, it’s even better. Lose your fear of fabric and choose neutral tones that allow light to pass through to brighten up the room and remove a bit of “weight” from your interior decoration.
No natural elements
Having plants at home has become a huge trend among Millenials, and the truth is we should be thankful that’s the case. Not only do they help clean the air in the areas of your home, but they also give them a super trendy green touch, which makes any corner look great. A fresh and modern house should have some plants in it.
Not getting rid of imperfections
Stains on the wall, cracks, loose wires, broken sockets, or unpainted walls can not only be dangerous features, structurally speaking, but they also make your home look like a construction site. If you think your home has become outdated or unaesthetic, then consider a renovation within your budget. If you’re short on money, you can always spend some time fixing the basic issues yourself unless we’re talking about real damage that should be taken care of by a specialist.
Unproportionate carpets
Please say goodbye to carpet stuck to the floor or old, dirty carpeting that came with the house you just bought. Rugs should always be designed according to the layout of the area you want to place them in. Look for inspiration in basic colors that you can combine with other decorative elements within the room, creating a colorful and harmonious environment.
Having too many decorative elements
Even if you don’t want to have a completely minimalist home, you can make sure to get rid of all those decorative elements that don’t provide any meaningful insight into you or your state of mind. Stick to what, in simple terms, says, “This is me, and this is my home.” If you are looking to be trendy, always remember to be moderate so that you have enough time to pay attention to detail.
What elements of your home do you think are tacky or make it look dated? Would you have a hard time getting rid of them? Why?
