The thought of personalizing your home can seem like a daunting or even unnecessary task. It’s hard to get behind the idea of putting time into the details of your space when surrounded by the tornado of everyday life. Work, cleaning, kids, shopping, who has time for decorating? Well guess what, you do and it’s actually pretty important.
The importance of customizing your home comes down to a very simple concept. You put positive energy into something, and it gives positive energy back. Think of it as a relationship. You must take time, give attention, and nourish if you expect that in return. This is a relationship with your home and sometimes it’s the most under appreciated one we have. This is this space that holds your family, it provides shelter and warmth. Its rooms are vessels waiting to be filled with the memories of you and your loved ones. By taking the time to customize your home you are giving it a piece of your energy.
Now this doesn’t mean it’s time to get the sledge hammer and go all “Trading Spaces” on your place. Small steps can make a big difference. Once you give to your home you will find that gives back. We have gathered a few simples’ steps to get you started on putting positive energy into your space.
Paint your front door
Its literally the first thing you see when you enter the home! It’s a welcome to your home and, as such, should be an extension of you to all those who enter. Choose a color that excites you or is representative of your family. Don’t be afraid of something that pops! This is also a great opportunity to update hardware if it’s outdated or you’ve just purchased the home.
Add a little color
Does the color teal make you feel completely energized? Is red your power color? If there’s a color that just floats your boat, start adding little hints of it here and there around your home. This can mean a vase, throw pillows, drapes, the possibilities are endless. Adding these accents of your colors is like adding personal power buttons all over you home. Walking into a space suddenly becomes a positive energy charging station for you and your family!
Upgrade your powder bath
Powder baths are one the forgotten rooms of the house that ironically get used all the time. They are a place of old hand towels, outdated vanities, and sometimes the previous owner’s floral wallpaper. Even though it’s a small space it’s used constantly. Take the time to make this space a representation of you– for you and your guests. This can happen in different levels–from painting the walls, adding a fresh coat of paint to cabinets, to adding some pops of color with towels.
Give your kitchen a makeover
This is definitely a big project but one that makes a big impact! This is possibly the most used room in every house– not just for meal time but socializing, home work time, and more. Outdated and drab cabinets can make this space feel like you’re stuck in past. A fresh coat of paint instantly modernizes and gives your cabinets a sleek new style.
The biggest advice of all is to have fun! Appreciate your space. Enjoy adding elements of design. Take the moments (no matter how small) to celebrate your home and make it your own!
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