Every great home has its own style, yet there are often common elements within great homes. One is the feeling of luxury, and another is just the right touch of warmth and welcoming atmosphere. A house is nothing more than a structure, but a home is where people live. Adding art to life helps make a structure into a home, so finding just the right ways to decorate can make all the difference between a cold and unforgiving style and a warm one that welcomes inhabitants and guests.
Pops of Colour
Basic style for any room should be a cohesive mixture that harmonizes with the size of the room, and it includes the values of the wall coverings, flooring and height of the ceilings. No two homes need to be the same for these values to come into play, and they should not be ignored when choosing how to decorate. Many people are looking for a look that contains comfort without clutter, so people tend to choose neutral colours for the entire room. If they do so, the room can begin to look and feel cold. Adding pops of colour with art on the walls, bright decorative pillows, or even small knickknacks can turn up the temperature without erasing those clean lines.
The Right Fit
Some houses have extremely large public spaces, but the bedrooms and baths might be smaller to keep the home from being too large. The right fit for each room would be furnishings and accessories that are the proper size to make the room look comfortable without being too full. A smaller bedroom might omit a large dresser taking up too much floor space, but moving it to the closet could give the room the right amount of furniture without giving up storage space. The living room is another area where the wrong size furniture can cause issues. A small love seat might feel the right size, but being lost in a large living room looks awkward and feels empty. Getting a large sofa could solve that issue.
Artful Additions
One of the ways to keep the feeling of warmth in any home is to add colour, yet art on the walls is not always the best answer. A small niche might not be easily filled with a painting, but a silk flower arrangement on an oddly shaped table could be a decorator's dream. It is an artful addition that makes the space instead of overwhelming it. One other area where art can be added is the dining room. For those who love to entertain in style, fine bone china tea pots with a set of tea cups and saucers could create a feeling of welcome and pleasure. For those looking for just the right sets, Wedgwood has a full line of bone china tea pots, cups, and saucers that can be viewed online.
There are many different ways of adding art to life, and it does not take multiple visits from an interior designer to get a great look. Taking the time to consider all facets of the house and the individual rooms is a good starting point, and ensuring the right size furniture can be the foundation for choosing accessories and art to complete the look. For those who enjoy entertaining, even the smallest details could be important. There are plenty of ways to show guests they have been thought of, and it can begin with serving them a delicious beverage as they are welcomed into the home.
