Moving house is such an exciting time, it’s been super exciting for us recently and we love our new home. One of the best bits of buying a new house is putting your stamp on it and transforming it into your home. You only need to flick through an interior design magazine or have a peek at Instagram to find millions of home decorating ideas.
How do you create a stylish home that doesn’t look like everyone else’s? The answer to this is to adopt personal touches into your design scheme wherever possible. It is these personal details that make a home truly yours and inject character into the room. Here are some ideas to help you add some personal touches to transform your house into a home that is truly yours:
1. Picture This
Photographs are one of the very best ways to make your house feel like home. Making your photos of you, your loved ones, and your favourite places a focal point of your scheme will not only make the space come alive, but it will also make you smile every time you walk past. Match your photos to suit the rest of your design scheme by using coordinating frames, or displaying your pictures in multi photo frames to create a dramatic effect.
2. Be Bookish
If you have been storing your books out of sight, why not bring them out of hiding and make them part of your room? Coffee table books always look great, but all books can be arranged to enhance your space. Your choice of reading material is a very personal thing, so having books on display will bring more of your taste into the room. Books also provide an excellent talking point for your guests.
3. Make it Yourself
Creating something all by yourself is a fantastic feeling. Getting stuck into a project and ending up with a finished result that you can introduce into your home is incredibly satisfying. There are loads of projects that you could try if you fancy bringing some homemade personal touches into your home. You may decide to transform an old piece of furniture by painting it, or perhaps you could make your own cushion covers. Don’t be afraid to experiment, and don’t be put off if things don’t turn out perfectly the first time. It is well worth the effort to keep trying and to end up with a gorgeous item that you can incorporate into your home. You can then sit back and admire your handiwork while thinking about which project you are going to take on next. Who knows, you may have just discovered your perfect hobby!
4. Display Your Memories
Don’t be afraid to display all those knick-knacks and sentimental keepsakes that you have accrued. Items such as holiday souvenirs from around the world help provide an eclectic feel to your home and are a visual representation of where you have been and your journey so far.
