Our home is our sanctuary, our safe place, and our little retreat. It’s where we go to relax, entertain, sleep, bathe, cook, eat, and generally do as we please. How we choose to decorate our interior space says a lot about us and our personalities, what we like, and what we enjoy doing.

However, if we don’t have the properly-decorated home setting to our liking, it can have a negative impact on our mood, sleep, motivation, and productivity. As much as we pretend aesthetics are just “extra” when it comes to designing a home interior, aesthetics are actually everything.

Whether you’re just getting started on decorating your space or are looking to redecorate your space, the following tips and tricks will help you turn any boring, unproductive home interior into your dream space. Your home could be everything you want plus more.

  • Add your favorite artwork.

Although many homes contain some form of artwork, we cannot stress enough how vital it is to have the artwork you love present in your interior space. Whether you prefer realism or abstract art, don’t be fearful about expressing yourself with the artwork you choose to hang. If you’re an avid art lover, you may wish to fill an entire wall full of art.

Instead of just buying copies or originals of your favorite works of art, you can also create your own wall art or wall murals if you have a creative streak. This will add extra personalization and uniqueness to your home. Regardless, art has many positive benefits on us. It would be a foolish decision to leave out of our homes.

  • Opt for an oversized, fluffy rug.

“Go big, or go home” as they always say. In the case of rugs, it’s time to go big and bold in this era. A large, fluffy rug may seem like a hassle to clean; however, they are incredibly stylish in both traditional and modern home interiors and are super cozy for your toes.

Oversized rugs are especially lovely in large rooms with laminate or hardwood flooring. A huge rug can be placed smack-dab in the center of your room or can be placed below or underneath furniture to add layers to your design. Having one of these big, fluffy rugs will make you forget you miss having carpet!

  • Feature some sheen or sparkle.

An interior design isn’t complete without something sparkly or shiny. Even if you prefer your interior space to have matte colors and objects, having a touch of sheen can help add much-needed variation to your design.

Whether you add a mirror, reflective tabletop, sparkly chandelier, or set of sequin pillows to your home interior, there are numerous ways you can add luxury and glam with shine alone. The balance of matte and sheen is critical to add life to your space without making your home seem too loud and chaotic in the process.

  • Purchase seating with hidden storage.

21st-century interior design is all about making a space as functional as possible. Two-in-one furniture pieces are all the rage as they are not only creative, but they help conserve a significant amount of space. Chairs, benches, and couches with hidden storage are convenient and ensure your belongings are invisible in plain sight.

Seating with hidden storage is especially suitable for small, cramped spaces that lack adequate storage. These nifty furniture pieces are also applicable for minimalistic spaces where you want the cleanest, most spacious interior space possible without any of that extra “fluff and stuff.”

  • Add texture to your walls.

In 2019, accent walls are beginning to go out of style, and in replacement, textured walls are taking over. Textured wallpapers and certain painting techniques can help you achieve the textured wall look you’re looking for.

What makes textured walls so great? Well, besides being unique from your traditional wall, adding texture to walls adds dimension and movement. When it comes time to sell your home, many will admire the character of your walls! If you aren’t sure if you want to fully commit to textured walls, you may consider texturing just one wall of a room.

  • Invest in an adult bean bag chair.

Regardless of your age, we all want to feel comfy and cozy. In fact, we all deserve it. Especially working long hours and wrangling the kiddos, at the end of the day, we just want to relax before we head off to bed for the night. Adding huge bean bag chairs to your space, you’ll feel uber comfy and might even feel like a kid again yourself!

Add an adult bean bag chair or two to your casual family room or living room, master bedroom, or home theater. Bean bag chairs are also suitable to add to the home office or to a little reading nook to allow you to engage in a short break or act of mindlessness when your mind is running at the pace of 500 miles per minute.

  • Add character with exposed beams.

While exposed beams are especially beautiful in traditional farmhouse, modern farmhouse, and industrial home interiors, these decorative beams can add beauty and character to an interior space of any size and any style. Adding exposed beams, especially on a vaulted ceiling, are surely eye-catching.

Although not everyone likes exposed architecture, many appreciate its vulnerability and charm. Exposed beams can come in a plethora of shapes, they can be arranged in different manners depending on your style and your ceiling type, and they can be featured in their raw state or in a fresh coat of paint.

  • Include a historical piece somewhere in your home.

Even if you’re into modern interior design, there’s something about adding a historical component to your home that makes it extra special and cozy. This historical piece might be something you’ve owned for a long time, a deceased family member’s belonging, or even something you buy at an antique shop or flea market.

Historical furniture and decor can come in the form of a vintage dresser, old mirror, old-fashioned chandelier, or a century-old lamp. It’s always great to have an item or two in your home that has a backstory or brings back certain memories.

  • Feature a splash of color.

When designing our homes, we often play it safe. We tend to opt for lighter neutrals and calm shades of “safe” colors like green, blue, or red. Although there are some instances where “playing it safe” can be a good thing, engaging in interior design should be exciting; we should be willing to take risks and try new things.

That said, introducing a splash of a color or two to your interior space can be a breath of fresh air. Don’t be shy when it comes to adding turquoise, royal purple, or lemon yellow to your interior space in the form of pillows, candles, or other simple accent pieces.

  • Consider smart home technology.

It’s the 21st century, which means technology is a major component of our daily lives. In fact, most of us own at least a smartphone and/or a computer. We use these devices for entertainment, to keep in touch with friends and family, to work and study, and to even conduct research. Without technology, our lives would be much different.

With the excitement and innovation surrounding technology, it only makes sense to consider adding smart home technology to our interior spaces. Smart home technology includes, but isn’t excluded to, security cameras, alarm systems, virtual assistant smart speakers, robot vacuum cleaners, and solar-powered lighting.

  • Jazz up your ceiling.

In interior design, the goal should be to keep the eyes moving. We often take the time to select a beautiful wall paint color, extravagant furniture, fun decor items, and even nice floors. But what about our ceiling? It’s often left out.

Although we may choose detailed trim to amp up the edging where our walls and ceiling meet, paint our ceiling, or might even add exposed beams to our ceiling, other great ways to jazz up a plain, boring ceiling is to decorate it with printed wallpaper, textured paint, a mural, fun tiles, or painted doodles.

Conclusion

Decorating your home interior can seem chaotic. There are many color schemes, furniture pieces, and decor items to pick from. You can go in any direction that you wish, which is exciting. However, it can also be overwhelming at the same time. So, how do you properly turn your home into your dream space?

Although you might be eager to hire an interior designer to get the job done for you, there’s nothing like personalizing and customizing the interior of your home on your own with the exact furniture and decor that you love. There’s something very special about leaving your own mark on the interior of your home.

From adding your favorite works of art to opting for adult bean bag chairs, the interior of your home can have the function, aesthetics, and mood that you want. While you might not opt for all of the latter interior design tips, these ideas can open your eyes to the things you may wish to do or add to your home to transform it into your dream space.

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