In today’s ‘anything goes world,’ don't be afraid to place your fingerprints everywhere with your individual style in decorating your home.

• Not too way back, I had a conversation with someone about expressing themselves in their home decor. She mentioned that she had a selected accessory that she absolutely loved – a piece that complimented her glamorous style. However, she was afraid to display it in her home, because some others thought it was too “fancy”.

• One of our readers responding to a survey said that that they had an interior decorator come to their home and her recommendations were all about what was “fashionable”, not what suited their style.

• Another one of our readers said that the kind of fashion they wanted for their home didn’t look anything just like the homes on popular Instagram feeds or decorating shows. They believed that their style must be “wrong” and also the only way they may have a fine looking home was to repeat these other homes all the way down to the last accessory.

Do any of those situations sound like something you’re experiencing? If so, you’re not alone. We hear these sorts of stories from people all the time. We're here to inform you, it’s not about following trends, strictly adhering to style rules (remember: there are no rules, only guidelines), or pleasing everyone else on this planet.

Try these visual explorations for inspiration...

Pinterest

Pinterest is probably one of the foremost popular sources of inspiration. We've saved thousands of pins and add new pins daily. Take a glance around.

Browse magazines

Pinterest is great, but there's such a lot of beautiful images at once, it can feel difficult to zero in on a direction you're most drawn to. Perhaps instead, flip through magazine pages one by one and tear out the photos of rooms and houses that you are most drawn to. Scrutinize magazines and cut out pictures of room designs, furniture, accessories, artwork, places, colors, objects, textures, paint effects or anything you discover appealing to your senses. there's no right or wrong–just tear out what you love! Then study what you tear out and identify what the pictures have in common.

Browse design, art, travel

Look through interior design, art and travel books, too. If you can’t cut out the images, take an snapshot of them. Don’t limit yourself to simply interior design – that ad may have a color combination that takes your breath away. Get out those scissors and add it to the gathering.

Pay attention to life around you

When you're out and about, take pictures of things that catch your eye or that you just find visually appealing. It might be a basket of untamed flowers, a menu from your favorite restaurant, or the way the beach looks at sunset. Keep your eyes open to  inspiration all around you.

Understand your lifestyle and what your home means to you. When you walk into your home, what's the vibe you would like to feel? Do you like bright bold colors or a more subdued feel. What level of activity is going to be happening in each area – perhaps entertaining or a quiet escape.

Only you recognize what floats your boat. Stay faithful to yourself. Be creative, explore colors, textures and do research. Take the time, go online, and take a looks at different styles. Saved images of furnishings you wish for. This all helps guide your direction.

Take an honest, hard examination of your favorite clothing items. Pay attention to the colors and textures. Are they mostly neutral? If so, you will prefer a neutral color palette for your home. Are your favorite clothes made with multiple colors and bold patterns? If so, select the same look when choosing textiles for your home.

What will work well within the architectural layout of your house? Understand the parameters so you'll be able to design best for every space. Do you have vaulted ceilings, exposed piping, bay windows, curved entryways, or unique moldings? These elements are often creatively showcased or minimized. What's your preference?

Walk through your house and take notes. In each room, make a listing of furniture/art/accessories you're keen on, and a separate list of the ones you want to replace. Then, review the list of the things you love and what they have in common. Write those down. Keep that list with you each time you create or purchase things for your home. It will function as an excellent guide to keep your personal style on track for your home.

Identifying your home aesthetic shouldn’t limit your choices or creativity. Your style inspires your design choices. Simply mix and match pieces from different design categories and you've created a style that's all of your own.

by Lexii Stewart 


Editor
 - Decor, Design & Personal Style Ideas 

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