There are many straightforward adjustments you can make to your living space to better reflect your unique personal style. Here are top tips for adding personality to any home, regardless of its size.
Choose What You Love
Fill your home with pieces you truly love. If you’re desperate for a new sofa and rush to buy one on sale, you might end up with a great deal but a sofa that doesn’t fit your style.
It’s better to spend a bit more and get something you love. Avoid buying items just because they’re a good deal, except for smaller antiques or vintage wares.
Trust Your Instincts
Make design choices that please you, even if they’re not trendy. The number one way to make your home feel like ‘you’ is to know and be confident in your own design aesthetic.
Trends can be appealing, but you don’t have to follow them. Draw inspiration from design books, travel, museums, and more.
When a room on social media resonates with you, identify what specifically you like about it and implement that concept in your home in a way that aligns with your personal style.
Curate an Art Collection
Transform your living space into a mini art gallery. Art always makes a home feel more personal.
Collect pieces over time from travels, local markets, or galleries, and choose works that speak to you. Selecting something that feels specific to your personal style always makes an impact.
You can attach memories to these favorite finds, making them even more special. There is no ‘right’ type of art because it’s all about what the piece evokes for the viewer.
Highlight Your Passions
Showcase your interests creatively within your home.
One way to do this is by displaying collections that reflect your hobbies, such as cooking. For example, collect various salts, herbs, and spices, and display them in cool ceramics of different sizes and shapes to personalize your kitchen.
Alternatively, display photos of loved ones and pets in matching frames of different sizes to remind you of great times and adventures.
Add a Splash of Paint
Use paint to personalize your space, whether you rent or own. Paint is a great way to personalize a space. The cost is low but the impact can be dramatic.
Think beyond the walls—consider painting a feature wall, the ceiling, or even creating geometric patterns with painter’s tape. If you’re unsure about a bold color or tile, engage a trusted friend to help you decide.
Rethink Your Lighting
Don’t settle for basic, builder-grade lighting. Layer your lighting in every room. Harsh overhead lighting can feel sterile. Consider the room’s uses and the mood you want to create.
Add texture and whimsy with lamps featuring printed fabric shades, or place a mini lamp on a kitchen counter for mood lighting.
Jasper Reed is a seasoned expert in home decor, DIY projects, and nail art. With over a decade of experience, her innovative designs and practical tips have inspired countless enthusiasts. Jasper’s work has been featured in top home and lifestyle magazines, and she is a regular contributor to several online platforms where she shares her passion for transforming spaces and creating stunning nail designs.