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Sociable Spaces in Your Home

The items you choose to display in your home should be a reflection of your personality – not just a reflection of the current trends. Your home can be a gathering space, and it can also be the topic of conversation. Incorporate items that have a story in your décor to add meaning and impact.

Natural, warm textures and colors are gathering more popularity as people begin to think more about how a space feels to them in addition to its aesthetic. Things like indoor plants, natural materials such as leather and linen, and earth tones are starting to be incorporated in a home’s overall décor.

“Less is more” is no longer the mantra of most homeowners. You can energize your living spaces with rich jewel tones including emerald greens, deep sapphire blues, and bold ruby reds. Textured accessories like pillows and accent rugs will bring new life to your space.

Revamp your plain walls with electrifying prints, daring visuals, floral patterns, and mixed textures. Layer your walls with a unique pattern that adds a pop of design to an otherwise unused space. With today’s trendy peel-n-stick wallpaper options, you can easily change the look of a room as your style changes with the trends.

Mixing materials can help to add dimension when designing a space. It allows you to be more creative and experiment with textures, colors, materials, and more. Mixed metals, natural wood, and linens are very on-trend and can tie each other together. It can be easy to get carried away, so be sure to choose materials that complement each other and don’t overwhelm the space.

If you are looking to revamp your space, try mixing materials and colors you like to create a more sociable space in your home.

How to Get California Modern in Your Home

If you’re dreaming of the West Coast and its beautiful beaches and warm weather, you should give California Modern a try in your home. This calm and breezy look can be created in any home, no matter where you live.

California Modern is known for its beachy neutrals, such as soft blue, sandy browns, and crisp whites, as your main colors. For accent pieces such as a rug or artwork, bring in soft pinks and oranges in a fun pattern, reminiscent of California sunsets.

Lightweight fabrics are ideal; woven linens and cotton sheets will instantly create that laid back, cool California vibe. Don’t forget to add plants for a touch of greenery and to give a bohemian feel.

Clean lines and big open spaces are common in a California Modern design. Don’t overwhelm your space with décor and furniture, and make sure that your room's design has a clean flow to it.

A California Modern home will feel light, bright, and breezy, and with a mix of beachy neutrals, brightly-patterned accents, and natural materials, you can do just that.

Creating a Serene Home Environment

There’s no doubt that we all carry stress throughout the day. It could be personal, physical or even work-related, and it is so important that we surround ourselves with as many stress relievers as possible. We can be active, meditate, go to yoga, and read, but did you know that you can also create a home that is serene and soothing enough to help relieve and prevent stress?

Lighting

In any home, natural lighting is very important, as it creates a calming effect. Natural light means windows, which sub-sequentially means the outdoors.  Having a dedicated space in your home that allows you to view nature from inside will be a big mood boost. Sun, greenery, and fresh air from an open window can all help you unwind and relax.

Color Palette

Choosing a color palette that is calming is recommended. Stick with muted neutrals, as bolder, brighter colors will have more of an energizing effect in your home.

Functionality & Organization

Make sure that your space is designed in a way that works for you. Any décor, furniture, or personal items that don’t serve a purpose will feel like clutter and cause stress, whether you know it or not. Don’t be afraid to rearrange your space in a manner that will better suit you. Get organized and give everything a home.

Open Spaces

Choose large, open spaces over small, tight spaces. An open floor plan where all rooms tie together and flow can create an open and airy feeling that is desired.

What makes your home feel serene?

How to Decorate Your Home Office

As companies progress, more and more people are working from home, whether it’s several days a week or the entire week. In order to be productive and professional, it’s best to have a space in your home that is dedicated to working.

A home office doesn’t have to be large. It could be the open corner in a room, or if you have a spare room, turning that into your new office.

Most important in creating your new office space is making sure that it’s decorated in a way that you love that encourages productivity. We all work best in different environments, so know that there is no right or wrong way to decorate or set up your home office.

For starters, make sure that you have enough storage to stay organized, whether that is drawer organizers, filing cabinets, bins, or baskets. Find a method that works for you and bring that into your home office.

Choose colors for your walls that relax you and promote work, such as blue, white, grey, and soothing earthy colors like green. For a spark of creativity, add fun, bright colors to artwork or through an area rug.

Lighting is another element that is dependent on the individual. If you work best in a bright office, choose a room with natural light or add light fixtures. Just make sure to stay away from fluorescent lights.

Remove clutter anywhere that you can; paperwork, cords, and anything else that can be minimized. Make your office feel like home; add a cozy throw blanket, personal artifacts, photographs, or even a comfy chair. Most importantly, create a home office that you want to be in.

What does your ideal home office look like?

Designing with Geometric Shapes

If you’re a fan of modern style in the home, then it’s very likely that you are a proponent of geometric shapes. Not only do geometric shapes and forms add interest to a space, but they also can create order and cohesion. Let’s take a look at a few ways that you can bring flair to your home with geometrics.

Squares, circles, lines, triangles, ovals, and cylinders are several geometric shapes that you can choose to incorporate in your home. When it comes time to design your space, you can mix and match with straight and curved shapes, or stick to just one.

Straight lines add a more formal feel to a room, while curved couches, chairs, and tables add a touch of softness.

Where you choose to incorporate geometrics in your room will depend on your comfort level with the intensity that the shape will bring to a space.

You can subtly add shapes through the use of area rugs, artwork, lighting fixtures, and mirrors. Furniture such as couches and chairs, tables, and wallpaper require more commitment, but just remember that the shapes don’t have to be cold or intense. In the room below, you’ll notice that straight lines and curves are used in the art décor and furniture.

Whether you bring in velvet, modern couches reminiscent of the 1960s, or add abstract art to your walls, there are plenty of ways you can spruce up the personality of your home with geometric shapes.

What is your favorite way to bring geometrics into your décor?