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4 ideas for making your home more attractive

4 ideas for making your home more attractive

Your home should be somewhere you enjoy spending time and that you feel good about. You may be ready for an update or want to learn about some ways to improve it and make your spaces more beautiful.

In that case, you’re in the right place to find useful ideas for making your home more attractive. All it’ll require is some time and attention to detail on your part and soon enough you’ll have an refreshed and lovely property in which to take pleasure.

Floor to ceiling sheer white curtains

1.            Clean & dress your windows

One idea for making your home more attractive is to clean and dress your windows. You may not realise it but making them look more attractive can really help boost the appearance of your home overall. Start by giving your windows a deep clean and then decide which curtains and blinds will be the best fit in each room. Consider patterns and other designs if you want to make your rooms pop a bit and have them be more interesting. Hang them high and down to the ground to make them look more elegant and make it appear that you have tall ceilings.

White painted wall in a living room

2.            Paint the walls a neutral colour

If you want to make your home more inviting and appealing, consider painting or papering the walls in a neutral colour. You’ll realise that your rooms appear bigger and more airy once the job is done. It’ll help to lighten up the spaces and you may discover that it’s more enjoyable to decorate when you have a clean and neutral palette from which to begin the work. Painting or papering is a project you can take on yourself if you have the time and motivation, so you can save yourself a little money in the process of making this update. You’ll not only fall back in love with the appearance of your home but prospective home-buyers will also appreciate the colour choice if you decide to sell your property in the future.

Decluttering a home

3.            Organise your items & de-clutter

A clean and neat home is a happy home. Make your home more attractive by organising your spaces and de-cluttering your belongings. Get rid of items you don’t use or want sitting around and make sure you reduce the amount of stuff in each area of your home. You’ll find that you feel less stressed out when you’re in and around your home when all your belongings have a place to live that’s out of the way. You’ll also be able to find what you’re looking for in your house quicker when you’re more organised.

When you de-clutter your home, you are clearing the way for optimal function and happiness. You may think this is a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many benefits to de-cluttering your home. A local removals company can help you with the process if it becomes too overwhelming for you.

When you de-clutter your home, you open up space for new opportunities and décor ideas. When our homes are cluttered, it can add to our stress levels and make us feel overwhelmed. When we clear out the physical clutter, we also clear out the mental clutter. This allows us to focus on what is important and brings us joy.

Floor and ceiling pendant lighting in a dining room

4.            Brighten it up with lights & décor

Take the time to finish your home with fresh flowers, plants and elements you might find in nature to help spruce it up. Brighten up your home by adding pops of colour here and there and including more lamps and lighting options. Make sure you have some of your lights on dimmer switches and that you update old and dingy fixtures and lampshades. Make your home feel warm and welcoming from the moment you step foot within by beginning  with a tidy and well-lit porch or entryway.

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5 easy ideas for making your home warm and inviting

5 easy ideas for making your home warm and inviting

Minimalism and de-cluttering are two of the latest home design concepts at the moment. We all love them, but how do you make your home warm and inviting whilst sticking to minimalistic décor principles? Find out more in our mini-guide to modern home décor.

Wallpaper in a hallway

The entrance hall

The part of your home your invited guests are first likely to see is the hall way. Many find making this part of the home warm and inviting without cluttering it up difficult.

If you only have a small entrance hall to your home, it is a good idea to focus on the walls. A nice wallpaper or the addition of wall murals can make an invite to your home a fantastic experience. Take your time in choosing your wallpaper so it doesn’t take over your entrance area.

You can always accent the wall paper by adding a silk flower display that draws attention to the colour in the wallpaper.

Wallpaper mural

Decorating with wall murals

Do I need to put the wall mural directly on the wall? The answer to that question is no.

There are many different ways in which you can work with wall murals. One way is attaching them directly to the walls of your home. But, you don’t need to do that. You can easily turn your wall murals into works of art. Find high quality wall murals from Ever Wallpaper which provides all kinds of wall murals and wallpapers.

When you want to use your wall murals as art work, invest in a couple of white canvases. Make sure that you choose your wall murals carefully. You don’t want them to be larger than your canvases. But, don’t let that stop you. If you really like a mural, it can be manipulated to fit onto your canvas.

You also don’t need to leave your canvas white. To accent your wall mural, you can spray the canvas with spray paint in a matching or contrasting colour. For instance, when you want to create a Chinese or Japanese theme, you can spray your canvas with gold or a Chinese red.

Lampshade made with patterned wallpaper

Alternative ways to use wallpaper

There are also many alternative ways you can use wallpaper to decorate your home, Traditionally, we always think of wallpaper as something that we put on the wall. But just like with wall murals, there are alternative ways to use wallpaper.

Can you add it to a canvas frame? Yes, you most certainly can. When you like the look of a couple of different wallpapers, you can mix and match them to a white or coloured canvas.

You can also use wallpaper to create a background interest in cupboards or bookshelves. It is not very different from lining a drawer. Some wallpapers make lovely one-of-a-kind lampshades

Measure the area that you would like to cover and cut out the wallpaper to fit. It is best to measure a couple of times to make sure that you get it right. You can use ordinary wallpaper glue or adhesive, or you can use a craft glue such as Mod Podge.

Once you have finished your project. cover the wallpapered area with a lacquer or acrylic spray to make sure that it lasts longer.

Welsh corgi with wallpaper

Use wallpaper on furniture

You can use wallpaper to cover furniture. If you do decide to have a go, it is a good idea to start with smaller projects. Once you have mastered them, move onto larger pieces of furniture such as coffee tables and perhaps living room tables.

When you use wallpaper in this way, it is important to prepare the area first of all. If you are going to use wallpaper on a side table, you need to sand it down first of all. Start with a heavy grade of sand paper and then finish it off with a much finer grade. The area that you’re going to wallpaper needs to be completely smooth.

Use the same method you used when you covered the bookcase or cupboard, and you’ll have your own unique piece of furniture.

Seat cushion in matching tone to the wallpaper

Decorate the rest of your home

When you want to highlight the colour of your wallpaper or accent your wall murals, try to pick up one of the colours. For instance, if you have a splash of purple in your wallpaper, it’s a good idea to use purple in other décor items such as bedspreads, cushions and floor rugs. That way, you pick up on the colour and make your wallpaper stand out.

You can do this in any room in the house. It will make a decorating theme flow and become more visible. The end result is a warm home décor even though you may have gone for a minimalist theme. Working with colours turns your home into a great place to invite friends and family.

Inventing your own style and take on home décor is fun. Even if your home is minimalistic, it can still look inviting and welcoming to your visitors.

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Adding an aesthetic boost to the dining room

Adding an aesthetic boost to the dining room

For those that have a dining room, it can sometimes prove tricky when it comes to decorating it. Outside of the table and the chairs, there often isn’t much in the way of furniture to help complete a look and, as a result, it can feel like it can be more difficult to give it a strong aesthetic. However, the good news is that this isn’t the case. Here, we’re going to look at how you can spruce up your dining space with little effort.

Choose your table carefully

The table is going to be the piece of furniture that dominates the most space in the room and is naturally to where the attention is going to be drawn. To that end, you want to make sure that it has great impact. You can create an attractive, warm, natural feeling to the room by choosing a real wood table, allowing the rich colour and grain to add interest and texture to a room that may otherwise be a little plain.

Match it to your kitchen

In the minds of many, the dining room is simply an extension of the kitchen, even if there’s a wall and door between them. One way you can a little style is by removing this boundary between them. Even if you don’t however, you can match your kitchen’s look, by utilising the same colours and floor finish to create a pleasing sense of continuity.

Dining table centrepiece

Put your best on display

Do you have a lovely set of fine china or dinnerware? There’s a way to use them to create a beautiful display – even when you’re not setting the table. With the help of a sideboard you’ll love, you can put that crockery out on display. This is an especially good idea if you own a collection of decorative or illustrated plates that can act as a vignette in a part of the room.

Use the wall as your focal point

Sometimes there isn’t a lot to look at when you’re sitting at a dining table as you may not want to create clutter on the table. To that end, one of the simplest solutions is to make better use of your walls. A little splash of paint can work, but if you want to really draw the eye, you should consider a striking piece of wall art for the dining room.

Some flowers can go a long way

As previously mentioned, you don’t want to clutter the dining table; however, a centrepiece could be a welcome addition. Create a tabletop focal point using gorgeous houseplants, flowers and candles. It adds a touch of colour, scent and nature to the room. Also, a centrepiece won’t overcrowd the table when it’s spread with plates, glasses and cutlery during mealtimes.

The tips above are just some examples of how you can bring a little extra punch to your dining room. Do some digging and you’ll find plenty on your own, too.

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Home décor trends that won’t go out of style

Home décor trends that won't go out of style

Everyone likes to feel that they’re being on trend with their interior décor choices. However, it’s often the most ‘in vogue’ looks that are the ones to go out of fashion the quickest. You don’t want to spend tons of money on a gimmicky ‘improvement’ that makes your home look outdated in a couple of years. Below we’ll outline some of the home décor trends that, if followed, are guaranteed to stand the test of time and save you money on house sale costs should you ever want to do so.

Gallery wall of artworks

Wall finishes

The majority of home-owners and decorators can recount woeful tales of attempting to scrape 1960s wood-chip wallpaper off of walls & ceilings. The stuff sticks to surfaces like limpets stick to rocks! We’re not knocking all wallpaper – there are some beautiful and elegant ones from which to choose… but do so carefully. Some motifs are elegant and truly enhance an interior for the long term. Arts & Crafts pioneer William Morris, for example, designed many patterns back in the 19th century that don’t look out of place in the 21st.

People often knock magnolia emulsion paint, but it’s been popular for decades for a reason. It’s the enduring background colour. Paint a room in a neutral colour such as off white and it becomes the perfect foundation on which to build and layer your decoration. A gallery wall of paintings or mirrors or other flat-lay collection of items works best on a plain, vanilla backdrop.

White California louvred shutters on a window

Window dressing

Windows and their decorative treatment have a huge effect on an area. Revamping your tired windows and window dressings will transform and rejuvenate a space – internally and also looking back into the room from the outside. Replace fussy swag & tail curtains with something stylish such as window shutters.

California Shutters provides shutters to suit any type of home and interior décor style. Shutters can be made-to-measure, so will fit awkward shaped and sized windows. They’re available in a variety of top-quality materials such as hardwood or PVC, the latter being perfect for use in bathrooms and other damp environments.

You can choose from a full-service shutter installation or, if you’re a DIY natural, they provide guides and videos to walk home-owners through each step; including measuring windows, the ordering process and tips on installation.

Buttoned leather sofa

Furniture

If you’re in the market to renew your living room suite, stick to classic shapes in neutral tones. For instance, a brown leather chesterfield is timeless and practical. As a bonus, it’s very pet friendly in that it’s easy to clean and a bit of scuffing and marking only adds to its character. If you prefer fabric seats, opt for ones that are removable and machine washable. You won’t go far wrong with a plain, heavy-weight cotton; if you want an injection of bright colour or pattern, accessorise it with a throw and tonal cushions.

Real wood floor

Flooring

Carpet on the bathroom floor – who ever thought that was a good idea? If you want to inject some colour into a scheme, then there are some great options in vinyl and rubber. Real hardwood floorboards is always going to be a winner; hard-wearing, practical and attractive. They can be used in any room in the house, from kitchen to lounge, cloakroom to hallway. If you need it to be warmer of softer underfoot – for instance in a bedroom – simply put down plush mats or area rugs. If you do want to use carpet (but please, not in the bathroom) go for plain rather than patterned. The latter may be much better at concealing dirt and stains, but eventually it will really date a room.

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