When you’re trying to update your home’s look, or even start from scratch it can get a bit overwhelming. Hopefully this blog will help inspire you to give your space a fresh look, or plan for something new! Below you will find the fundamentals to styling any room in your home.
Balance
The thing that I always notice immediately is a room’s balance. There needs to be an even distribution of things throughout the space, whether it’s furniture or decorative. If a room is unbalanced some parts can feel empty or even unfinished. This doesn’t mean everything must be symmetrical, rather just strategically placed. An example would be placing a mirror leaning against the middle of the mantle, with two Andros vases on one end and a sculpture or piece of décor on the other end.
Contrast
On the other hand, sometimes you want something to stand out, so making it feel off-balanced may do the trick. Contrast adds visual interest to a room, creating a sense of mood and depth. It’s always a nice touch to make sure your space doesn’t feel too “matchy-matchy”. Throwing in a glossy vase, or a bright pop of color in a neutral dominant room may add the perfect touch to bring some personality to your room. For example, the image to the left shows white walls contrasted with dark wood and brown accents.
Scale
Scale can be useful for creating visual interest and impact. Scale refers to the size of an object and how it compares to the other objects in the room. For example, if you have an oversized sectional, you may complement it with an oversized arrangement of branches, or even a faux tree. Scale can also be brought down to the floor! Rugs are one of my favorite ways to play with scale. The perfect oversized rug will fit all of the furniture on it, with enough space left to provide a roomy perimeter.
Focus
If you are looking to step your home up to the next level, make sure each space has a focus. This is something that is not necessary to have, but when done right it makes a home look professionally designed. An example could be a statement wall, when you walk into that room, your eye immediately lands there… it demands your attention. You want to make sure you don’t add too many focal points, otherwise, they will cancel each other out and cause a room to be overwhelming. The focal point doesn’t have to be bold wallpaper on a wall, it could be a lighting fixture, a gallery of pictures, even a piece of furniture.
*All images sourced from Pinterest