How to make your dream home a reality
Once the decision has been made to turn your dreams into a home that you absolutely love, there are a lot of decisions that need to be made. What is your budget? Looking for a modern look? A vintage feel? A brighter or cozier home? While it may at first seem overwhelming to think about the task at hand and all it takes to accomplish it, there are some simple, fun tips and tricks that you can use to more easily (and more affordably) turn your home into a that rival the luxury hotels, even if you are not a professional designer.
Vintage furniture brought back to life
One of the biggest investments in rooms in a home is the decor; From modern pieces with elegant, clean lines to vintage furniture in retro form and timeless style, the furniture you choose for your dream home must be of good quality. You want to skip the chipboard furniture and poorly made items, because they will end up costing you more. While premium furniture made of excellent materials and crafted with care will cost a lot more when you buy brand new, your best option is to shop in consignment stores, real estate sales and second hand stores. Earlier furniture was built to last! Don't discount any pieces simply because of the upholstery it sports – you can save hundreds of dollars with a vintage sofa and get it newly dressed and still come up with huge savings.
All that glitters is not gold
To complement your furniture you want accessories that are modern, clean and not gold colored. Keep in mind that although gold is often synonymous with wealth, if you have too much of it, your room will become obsolete and sticky. This is especially true if you have a room full of gold frames, gilded ornaments and brass lighting. Replace gold colored items with chrome and silver – clean, simple and very modern. Brushed nickel, along with silver and chrome, is not only easier on the eyes, but also gives a nice polished look. Silver-toned objects will also reflect light better, which helps to illuminate all dimly lit rooms.
You do not have to sacrifice heat for style for the floor
Wall-to-wall carpets, although popular a few decades ago, are no longer considered a lavish, luxurious look for the most part (not to mention the bacteria, dust and dirt it has in a home). Although carpets are soft and warm, wooden floors are the trendy trend that provides classic visual appeal. There are many options for homeowners who cannot afford truly solid wood flooring – you can buy floors with the same look that are made of different materials such as laminates, bamboo, vinyl flooring, cork and others. You also don't have to stick to a type of wood; porcelain, concrete and classic linoleum all offer unique luxurious looks for floors without the outlandish price tags. If you choose a wood or wood-like floor, choose dark wood, which gives more space in the space. When your floor is ready, you can add some beautiful rugs to get a feeling of soft heat (and protect the floors at the same time).
Attention to details: Hardware termination
Rise over the temptation to settle for standard hardware finishes, which are generally cheap – both in cost and appearance. Don't be the guy who thinks: "The wrists on my boxes are so small that no one will notice them anyway." The truth is that it is precisely these details that can contribute to or detract from the luxurious look of a home. You want your dream home to be unique, specially designed and fantastic, and hardware will have it implemented. Check flea markets, vintage furniture stores, retail stores and the like for unique bureau handles, rare drawers, unique taps, and style door handles. One of the great things about replacing the cheap, standard hardware is that it can be done a little too little, and it's not that expensive to buy to get a more personal look for your dream home.
Beautiful color for your dream house
One of the biggest decisions you will make when it comes to your remodeling project is the color you will use for each room. There are several points to consider, but a few decisions must be carefully considered before any color is purchased and applied. The obvious choice is color: Keep in mind that bright colors, neutrals and whites give a room of sophistication and make it look bigger, while dark, deep colors for your walls draw a room in, which makes it seem nicer, but smaller. You must also consider if you are using flat color, semi-gloss or gloss. Flat paint is the cheapest option, but can be very difficult to clean. Gloss is more expensive, but it is easier to wipe stains, dirt, dust and fingerprints. The "happy medium" for many is the semi-gloss option, which provides a nice balance of features.
One popular trick you can use to add an expensive feel to your room is to paint the doors black, with the walls white or another light color as contrast. Just make sure you have some other black items in the room to tie the doors to a complete look.
Unpack your new look
While color, furniture, hardware, flooring and accessories will play an important role in the successful turn of your home from "boring to fab", there are many other things you can do too: Use lined fabrics in complementary colors for your window treatments, Don't neglect to add some decorative pillowcases when needed to add some coziness. (Is it too weak at the moment? Too bright? Too yellow? Outdated?) Keep your organization to the greatest extent with objects in your home, and get the most out of small spaces without falling into the fray. Never skip neighborhoods, retail stores, vintage furniture stores and the like – unlimited taxes will definitely be discovered that will be exactly what you've been looking for!
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