Do you have trouble creating, a flowing and cohesive look in
your home? Perhaps you need help finding
your personal style. I often have
customers that call me for help with this.
Here are some recommendations to finding your “look”…..
Take a walk through your own house
Walk around your house with a note pad and jot down notes
about each room, what you do and don’t like about the room. What do you feel as
you spend time in the room? Is it cozy and warm? Are you just drawn to the blue
wall color in your powder room? Perhaps you have a specific pattern of fabric that you love. Make notes of all of these items.
Magazines
At your next trip to the supermarket, pick up some magazines
such as Interior Design, Veranda, Elle Decor, Better Homes and Gardens or
any other home décor magazines you may find.
Rip out pages of rooms you like and take note what exactly you like. For
example; brightly colored window treatments or upholstered chairs in a floral
print.
Websites
Of course I can’t talk about defining your style without
directing you to Houzz. Pinterest is also a great way to find interior design
ideas.
Shopping
Is Pottery Barn one of your favorite stores to visit or do
you prefer the clean lines of Crate & Barrel? Maybe the eclectic mix at Arhausis just for you. If you could win a shopping spree to one home décor store
where would it be?
Now sit down with your notes and look for repetition.
Maybe you’ll discover you already have several pieces of modern,
clean lined furniture and are drawn to some abstract artwork in a
magazine. Design your room focusing on
Modern Design.
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Do you love the intricate carvings in your stairwell as well
as more elaborate furniture and patterns? Does Veranda magazine make you
excited to decorate? You may be a follower
of Traditional Design.
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If you find you have a collection of styles ranging from
modern to traditional and everything in between you might just be a
Transitional Design fan. You love collecting pieces of artwork while traveling
and each piece in your home tells a story. You find joy in mixing an antique table with a
clean lined lamp.
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Congratulations, you are closer to defining your personal
style!
Now take your findings and create a list of items you’d like
to see in each room. For example, enhance that clean lined chair you love with
some bold pillows and a modern lamp on the side table to give the room more of
a cohesive look. Look to add colors and
patterns and before you know it you’ll have your specific style nailed down. Have fun with this!
