When you want to change a house into a home, you know that nothing creates that comfortable, at home feeling better than choosing unique home décor to give the house your own style.
These techniques for making your house feel like an old friend are just a few ideas that you can expand on to make the place feel and look like it is truly yours.
Lighting Lighting is an important factor in any home decor, whether you prefer bright overhead lights or the soothing light of a table lamp.
Decorative lamps can add both style and the perfect amount of light, without the cost of changing your existing lighting fixtures.
There are choices in all colors, shapes and sizes of table lamps, making it easy to change the lighting in your room.
Dimmer switches are also a popular choice in bedrooms, nurseries, and living spaces.
Wall mounted lamps are also a great option, since they can easily be installed on any wall in your home and are each operated separately.
If you want to change the look of any lamp in your home, then you can simply change the shades.
There are both glass and fabric lampshades to choose from.
Flooring Options The type of flooring that you have makes a huge impact on the way that your home looks as well as the way it feels.
For a style that is unique to you and your family, an investment in area rugs can easily change the way that any room looks to allow it to match your personal style.
Area rugs are available in classic, modern and novelty patterns.
These choices will include any pattern, which range from peppers or teapots to floral or shapes.
The most traditional type of area rug is woolen, but these materials were made to be cleaned and cared for carefully.
More contemporary blends of man made fabrics are also available, giving you an easy to clean and care for option that can withstand frequent cleaning in high traffic area, where kids and pets may visit the home most often.
With choices that include hand hooked, machine made and hand knotted, you will be able to find the one that suits your style best in no time.
Walls Moving into a new home typically means repainting many areas in your home, but that doesn't have to be the case when you have so many options to choose from.
For example, press and peel wall decals can turn any kid's room into a brightly colored playroom in just seconds, while borders can add color and style to any room in your home for just a few dollars.
If you are sure you want to repaint, then choose colors that can transition as your personal style changes to avoid repainting each time you redecorate.
With these simple, low cost tips, you can turn a bland, ho-hum room into something that you really love, with just a little time and some creativity.