Home decoration tips to transform your home

A home is a space that showcases all that a family represents. Building a home is usually one of the milestones that has to be reached in everyone’s life. A home is a place where people come together – it’s their retreat from the world outside, a place to unwind and relax. The home has over the ages developed from a mere shelter to a very well planned construction, well designed both on the outside as well as the inside. It brings together harmoniously elements of style and comfort.

 

The home is a space that is truly personal and it is created by both the designers and the people who live in it. Unlike in the beginning where building a home was the sole responsibility of the builder, today it is the joint effort of the builder, the interior designer and the people who are to live in the house. The concept of the happy home is one that is fast changing. Today each home tries to greatly represent the essence of the members who live in it. People use photographs or various personalised memorabilia to give homes a personal touch. These kind of things project the image of a happy life, of magical moments spent together and thus immediately create an aura of warmth. In homes where there are children, many people like to display art and craft created by them and this also works at imbuing the home with a spirit of warmth and kinship. A home which reflects happiness creates a space that is tension free. Even when tempers flare, the positive atmosphere of the home goes a long way towards restoring peace.

 

There are many ways in which to make a home look unique or different and this need not always be very expensive. There are many home decoration tips that one can use and each can be used according to the likes and dislikes of the family. Using plants, either in pots or as vertical gardens gives the room a freshness and vivacity and with some care they can be maintained well. Using colourful rugs, cushions of varied sizes and throws can transform a room. Using runners on beds and coffee and dining tables help in emphasizing certain parts of the room. Using focused lighting in some places like on photographs and memorabilia and soft and diffuse lighting on others also change the feel of a room. Curtains and draperies that complement the furniture of a room go a long way towards creating a harmonious effect. Thus it is important to look at all the choices before choosing the best tips for a home.