We all want a space that’s uniquely ours: our favorite colors, design styles that match our personality, nods to a personal hobby or career, the list goes on.
Whether you’re starting from scratch with an empty room in a new build or hoping to refresh a space you’ve lived in for years, personalizing your space is attainable without the need for a major design overhaul.
Put that sledgehammer down and explore our four tips to easily add personality to your space.
Pops of Color
While neutral palettes and monochrome looks may be trending in home design, adding a pop of color is a bold way to bring personality into your home. Consider adding an accent paint color or a patterned wallpaper to a bedroom, kitchen or living room wall to create a focal point rooted in personality.
Color, texture and patterns can also be added throughout the home by investing in a bold piece of furniture, incorporating striking drapery or colorful throw pillows, or adding thoughtful pieces of decor.
Our team recently incorporated pops of color throughout a new build in Franklin, Tennessee. See the final product here!
Replace Builder-Grade Accents
Builders are going to select the most basic accents and fixtures to make their homes universally appealing, so when looking to add personalization to your home, these should be the first to go.
Luckily, there are countless ways to customize a builder-grade home. Consider swapping generic pendant lighting, ceiling fans or chandeliers for big, bold fixtures that will serve as a stunning focal point in any room, upgrading (and elevating) bathroom mirrors, adding molding, wainscoting or shiplap to basic walls, or painting a kitchen island or interior doors an eye-catching color.
Add Meaningful Artwork
Much like highlighting hobbies and interests, artwork poses a perfect opportunity to incorporate personality through design. Add imagery that nods to an important moment or memory, or paintings inspired by a particular place or color scheme.
Whether you’ve relocated to a new city or you’re staying put in your hometown, incorporate pieces from local artists. Not only are you supporting a neighbor or a local business, but many pieces are inspired by their surroundings, pulling a little bit of the outside world into your home.
Showcase Collectables and Hobbies
With home decor stores popping up in droves, shopping for home accents is easier now more than ever. But, those chain retailers and online stores are accessible to everyone, which can quickly turn a home from personalized to generic. Curating pieces centered around hobbies or interests is a great way to showcase individuality.
Love to travel? Display books that feature places you have traveled or places you plan to go. Collect vintage records? Let’s find a place to showcase them & make them accessible to use.
Need help adding personality to your home? We’re here to help. Schedule your design consultation today!