A house becomes a home when it feels truly personal to you. Your home is as individual as you are. It’s your sanctuary, a place to feel comfortable, to unwind from a hard days work. You want to be ableto open the door, walk in, and feel, aaaaaah it’s good to be home.

Loving your home will shape the memories of those who live in it. Filling a home with things that you LOVE will help you continue to love it, and create a home that really feels like Y-O-U. Combining your family name art, into one.

We all have different home décor design styles, and ideas of what a home should be and what it should look like. Really it doesn’t matter what your home looks like as long as you love it.

It’s your home & your style, Your opinion is the only one that matters…

Stacy from notjustahousewife.net writes, “I strongly believe that the only opinion that matters is your own… When I wake up and see the stenciled ceiling in my bedroom, I smile. When I am on my couchin my sunny gold family room watching a movie with my kids I feel cozy. When I am cooking in my french country kitchen, I am happy. I love my home. I love the fact that my style is reflected in every nook and cranny but even more importantly I love the memories made in my home. I even love the nicks in my wood floors cause by hot wheel cars, the “personalized artwork” that appear on my walls, and the personal art indentations on my kitchen table from my kids drawing. That means my house is lived in. It means my house is used and loved by my family.”

Great! Love it! But you might be thinking, “So how do I apply my personal style to my own home?

Start here…

Look around at your environment and ask yourself: How do I want to live? You are the author of your own environment, and you need to express the personal style story that suits you. Martha Beck, author of “The Joy Diet: 10 Daily Practices for a Happier Life” says, “Every living person has the power of authorship when it comes to composing our lives.”

Here are some things to consider:

• Do you prefer comfort or style?
• What colors or shapes are you attracted to?
• What is your artistic taste? Paintings, photography pictures, glass, sculpture? • Or something more unique to you… Family photos? Personalized artwork? Custom frames andmats? Inspirational art? Name art?
• Does contrast or monochromatic suit your needs?
• Do you like drama or a softer look?
• Does large scale or small fit your needs?
• Is there a particular theme you like? Classic, Antique, Shoreline, Frontier?
• What is your favorite style of furniture?
• What scents appeal to you?
• What textures do you like to touch or see?
• Do you prefer silence, or do you like the sound of running water or music playing?
• Which of the above have you already incorporated into your present environment and which wouldyou like to bring in?

Has the story you’ve written about your surroundings reflected your taste and selections? Do you feel you’re living in an environment that says YOU?

Inspiration: 12 Fun Home Design Tips To Try Yourself…

Here are some decorating tips, interior design secrets and redecorating ideas from The Bajaro Method to get your creative juices flowing:

1) STARTING YOUR DESIGN PROJECT.
Starting to decorate doesn’t have to be overwhelming. If you first start with a piece you love or adore, it is easier and more fun and will give you greater pleasure because it reflects you. Even if you have to spend extra on it, build around it. Beginning your project with pieces you love, and sticking to the theme, will insure the happy outcome you will want to live with forever. Remember, rooms don’t have feelings, YOU do!

2) BE YOUR OWN INTERIOR DESIGNER.
Take all the furniture out of a room you want to change. Removing and replacing each piece one at a time. Observe what happens as you create empty spaces. Some pieces can be totally eliminated. Be sure to try each piece in a different place than before. Try angling the furniture or changing the flow. Most importantly, take time to get used to the change.

3) SEE WHAT YOU HAVE WITH DIFFERENT EYES.
Change the seat at which you eat all your mealstoday. Look around and see your room from a different perspective. Is there anything you see that you would like to change or that you didn’t see before?

4) KNOW YOURSELF.
Before you begin a decorating project write a brief commentary or answer a few questions about yourself and how you want to live. Interview yourself or have a dialogue withsomeone who really knows you. This is great to do with someone you live with.

5) KNOW YOUR STYLE.
Decide if you want glamour, serenity, comfort, etc. and make sure you eliminate pieces that don’t reflect your taste. Every room doesn’t have to be the same. Especially if different people live in the rooms giving a different purpose and energy. Each room in your home can have its own personality.

6) ENJOY THE PIECES YOU ALREADY HAVE.
Go to the cabinet that has your fine pieces of china,flatware, crystal, serving pieces, vases and bowls, etc.. Take out the ones you love the most. Keepthem out for several days to use and enjoy. Hopefully you’ll never want to hide them again.

7) CREATE YOUR OWN SANCTUARY. If you don’t have one yet, create a special and private place just for you where you can do anything you want, like read or meditate and where you will feel comfortable and relaxed…a place where you feel nurtured and secure. A place no one else can touch or use. Even if it’s a chair or pillow on the floor with a lamp or candle…it is yours.

8) WHAT TO DO WITH PHOTOS.
Take a treasured photograph out of your photo album and put it into a frame. Make sure the frame matches your room so it won’t look out of place and detract from the picture. If you add a backing that matches the room you can replace the picture often regardless of the picture size.

9) HOW TO HANG ARTWORK.
Change or re-arrange wall art placement. For drama you can hang larger pieces in smaller spaces and smaller pieces in large places. Sometimes the art doesn’t have to be centered. Be sure not to hang wall art too high. Make sure art is not blocked when viewed while seated.

10) EMBRACE COLOR.
Don’t be afraid to express yourself with color anywhere and everywhere. See how much you can handle living with and of course make sure you “love” the color. Start slowly withan accent wall or pillow. Paint a room, change your sofa slipcover, paint a piece of furniture, eliminateold drapery, or add an area rug or chair. Keep going and have fun.

11) LOVE YOUR WALLS.
That could mean different things. Either take down the hodge-podge collection of family photos and frame them all the same for a unified look or create a gallery for art with proper lighting. Maybe make your hallways a calm space with nothing on the walls to create a transition from room to room. Your choice…which feels right to you?

12) THE REAL ENTRY TO YOUR HOME IS OUTSIDE.
The “outside” entry is what people see first. Buy a new large mat that coordinates with your door, if possible. Position the mat like a runner so people step on it several times, which helps clean their shoes. And make it a warm, inviting entrance with family photos or heirloom treasures.

Well, there’s a dozen tips to start with!

Just remember, no matter what your home looks like, love it. Love it for the fact that it is the place yous hare with your loved ones. Love it for the memories that are made there. And if you are reading this and thinking “I DON’T love my home”, then sit down and think about why. Why don’t you love it? And whatever the reason, whether it is the space itself or your attitude, do something to change that. Because a home should be a place that you love. A place where you feel happy.

And always remember, rooms don’t have feelings, YOU do!

by Lexii Stewart,
Personal Style, Décor & Design Editor
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