If you’re a bit of a culture vulture, chances are that you’ll want to reflect your eye for creativity in your domestic décor choices.
Our homes are scared spaces where we can be ourselves completely, rather than inhabiting the roles we find ourselves in as we navigate the outside world.
Just a few arty splashes here and there can put your fingerprints on your interior without overpowering it with clutter – this way, each conversation piece will have the space it deserves to shine.
If you appreciate design for life, here are five ways to achieve awesome home aesthetics.1. Pop Art
Colourful, kitsch and quirky, Pop Art brings a smile to many people’s faces.
And why wouldn’t you want to spread a little happiness in your home?
Whether you like Andy Warhol’s soup cans, a bright neon sign or chameleonic celeb pics… maybe you even prefer Roy Lichtenstein’s strip cartoon style. You will find a piece that’s the perfect backdrop for your lounge, dining room or kitchen. Look at this gorgeous guide to Pop Art from Rise Art for inspiration. 2. Reading nook
Do you love to read but somehow struggle to find a place in your home where you can settle down serenely and lose yourself in the pages of a good book for a while?
Creating a reading nook might solve your problem – whether it’s an ad-hoc design with a beanbag and some cushions in a corner, or a more permanent design with a daybed in a bay window, it’ll become your favourite sanctuary.3. Ceiling display
If you live in a Victorian home with lovely high ceilings, or have an expansive indoor/outdoor space like an orangery, one way to add a flourish of creativity is by adding a ceiling display which captures the imagination.
For instance, you might create a flock of minimalist birds that seems to be flying towards a sunset painted on a child’s bedroom wall, or some butterflies fluttering around your conservatory roof.
Talk to architectural art installation experts like Ormiston Wire for advice on hanging these types of displays securely. 4. Neon signage
You don’t want to overdo it and end up with your home looking like a dodgy nightclub, but a little touch of neon can work in the right domestic setting.
For instance, if you have a home office, a cool neon sign above your desk might brighten up your day – with a pithy inspirational quote for example.
Alternatively, if you do a lot of entertaining, a bar-type neon sign in your contemporary kitchen might look suave.5. Scandi-cool furniture
Laid-back, low-profile, comfy and cosy, Scandi-cool has become de rigueur in some of the world’s most stylish homes.
And there’s no reason that your abode can’t be one of them – whether you choose a minimalist chair and table set for your kitchen or go the whole hog with a living room that looks like a Copenhagen coffee shop, it’ll definitely look chic.
For inspiration, take a look at My Nordic Living and you’ll see some excellent ensembles.
There you have it – a quintet of quality home design tips to fuel your refurbishment plans.
