Redoing your room or home is, objectively, a lot of fun. Even if you’re moving homes and it’s a hassle and you don’t really have the time, it’s still fun. It’s fun because your place, where you live, is essentially you. Right? It’s kind of an extension of you. A way for you to project your individuality beyond yourself. How cool is it to have someone walk into a space that you’ve created and start engaging with it, picking up subconscious cues? Everyone who walked into Dragonstone knew exactly what the Khaleesi was all about. You know, the whole grim, barebones, give-you-an-inferiority-complex type of decor. Now you don’t have to go so far as to install giant dragon figurines by your door (or do, if that’s your thing), but there is a whole lot you can do to remake your room in your image. And it doesn’t have to be a complete overhaul either. Small touches here and there can lend a sense of style to your surroundings and elevate an otherwise ordinary space.
Walls
It’s often the first thing people register when they walk into a room: the color of your walls. Ever since paint became a thing, colors like white and beige have been the go-to, mainly because they reflect light better and make your room appear more luminous. By playing with the color of your walls, you can make a smaller room feel more spacious or add focus and character to a larger room. Don’t want too much color overwhelming you? Try a statement wall. Pick one side of your room and paint it differently — a rich blue, red, or green — to offset the otherwise neutral color palette. It could serve as a backdrop for your bed or an art display. You could even do a mural to add some life and movement to the room.
Accessories
Accessories are everything. Install some that you like and not ones that the magazines say you ought to like. Everyone’s got feng shui or a laughing Buddha these days. Experiment with some eccentric home decor ideas that’ll catch your guests’ attention — maybe keep them occupied while you’re mixing the drinks or create some interesting conversation.
Soft Decor
You’d be surprised how much real estate your curtains, couch covers, and pillowcases consume. After your walls, they probably contribute the most in terms of setting the color tone of the room. You could go the whole mismatched route for that boho-chic effect. If you prefer something more understated, let your furnishings blend in and place some decorative cushions to add a pop of color to the surroundings.
The Floor
This is an interesting one. Picking your floor is both an aesthetic and a functional decision. It needs to look good, yes. But it also needs to feel good. Tiles, wood, vinyl — they all feel different to walk on and affect the acoustics of the room. People love solid wood since it makes for a timeless choice. It can also make for annoying clickety-clacks as you’re walking on it. Our recommendation? Try adding in an area rug. It’s a great way to soundproof the sitting area and serve as a beautiful floor piece for your furniture.
‘Content’ Case
Yes, a content case. We used to call them bookshelves or record collections back in the day. And if you don’t like intellectual and creative pursuits being reduced to a generic consumer commodity like “content”…..well, then you don’t like it — it’s a problem, what do you want from us? But add one in any way. It doesn’t have to be books. Have it be whatever best reflects your interests. Video games, classic vinyls, BluRays, abstract art...something that presents a window into your mind and gets your guests talking. And if you run out of ideas, you can always stick up a poster of Che Guevara. Right next to the priceless china or opulent fireplace. People won’t know what to think.
Natural Elements
Incorporating some greenery or raw wooden items into your home decor can really lift the vibe of the place, give it an earthy feel. If you don’t have enough time to look after potted plants, try placing some artificial ones around. They look just as good, minus the hassle of having to keep them alive.
When redecorating your room, remember that you’re going to be the one spending the most amount of time there. Playing to the gallery is all well and good, but you don’t want to be weirded out in your own space. Take time with your decisions, ensuring you’re comfortable with the outcome. There’s nothing like hitting that perfect decor combination that feels like you and feels like home, and where it’s always a pleasure to entertain guests as well as spend time alone.
