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Top Tips to Improve the Interior of Your Home
After the pandemic kept us inside our houses, redecorating our homes to suit our needs has evolved as a big consumer necessity. As the world became more chaotic, people began to appreciate the importance of a beautifully furnished house that welcomes and soothes us. To help you get the most out of your home, let’s go through a few of the interior decoration ideas below.
Add New Lighting Features
A space can come alive with the right lighting. A space that is dimly lit seems tiny, gloomy, and claustrophobic, whereas a place that is nicely illuminated feels spacious, fresh, and welcoming. There are many different ways to use lighting to enhance any environment and getting a pair of floor lamps and tabletop lights for your house is one of the simplest solutions. If you’re feeling daring, you could swap out any antiquated light fittings in your ceiling with a few gorgeous contemporary pieces that you can find online or at your local lighting shop.
Remember that if you do any electrical work in your home, you need to ensure it is up to Domestic EICR standards. Remember to choose a reputable company that offers Domestic and Commercial EICR/Fixed Wire Testing and who will be able to answer any general EICR queries you may have. A domestic EICR report by Hexo Electrical Testing will give you peace of mind, knowing that your home is safe from electrical faults.
Use Open Shelving
Open shelving has recently become a massive trend that has swept the design industry. Cabinetry has been abandoned by interior designers in favour of open shelves, which give a room more aesthetic value and appeal. This adaptable element should be ideal for your space, whether you’re searching for a useful storage solution or wish to exhibit your exquisite ornaments and allow them to be a component of your décor. Be careful since poorly styled open shelves might seem a little crowded and chaotic.
Add Depth
A solid secret is to add some depth to the items and ornaments you display in order for your shelves to appear like a well-organised selection instead of a mix of a handful of items thrown together. To compose your pieces in a more aesthetically pleasing manner, use decor of various sizes and shapes. Remember that odd sets of numbers are the most visually effective, so combine three or five elements together for the best visual effect. Dark hues are a great way to give a room more dimension. Contrasting hues of colour may enhance a space’s new, fresh vibe by effectively separating elements and furniture around your home and defining separate spaces.
Update Your Curtains & Blinds
There are more options for window treatments today than ever before. They are one of the most significant aesthetic elements in a room, providing security and helping to filter light and noise from outside. Using blinds, you can adjust the amount of sunlight that comes into the space. For instance, panelled Venetian Blinds screen out harmful UV rays while providing exactly the right amount of brightness for daily tasks. Blinds could also be designed to order, so you can add fittings that match the precise window measurements.
The curtains in a room can give it an air of richness, and because they are customizable, you could accent the space inside as much as you like. Consider the countless material and pattern choices that are available nowadays. Plus, the setup process is really fast and simple since you only hang them to cover the border of the window.
Add a Fresh Living Wall to a Room
Living walls, which can be found in almost any shape and size, are often installed on the inner walls of structures. They provide a revitalising green environment that serves as organic artwork while delivering the blessings of nature right into your household. Over the past ten years, living walls have grown in popularity and are particularly widespread in exotic houses and apartment complexes.
There are several solutions available for installing or suspending a living wall in your house. You could purchase a prefabricated frame constructed of aluminium or treated wood and lined with fabric compartments or another sturdy medium that will hold the soil. Or you could construct your own structure to fit a particular space you have. Once the frame is in place, fill the pockets with the soil and plants of your choosing and then watch them flourish within your home.
You should now realise the power of improving the interiors of even the most modest of homes. From interior decorations to lighting fixtures to fresh windows, it’s all possible to do yourself, but don’t hesitate to contact a professional if you feel like you’re in over your head. Use these decorating suggestions for your house to create a stunning living area that you can call your own.
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Top 10 Fun Picks for Cat Lovers
Are we all feline fine and ready add a little cat quirkiness to our homes? We’ve picked out 10 colourful, unusual or just plain fun kitty-influenced accessories to add a little moggy magic to your home. From cushions and mugs, to wall decor and jugs, we’ve picked out ten of our favourite home accessories, sure to appeal to any cat lover. Here we go…
1. Light grey cat pure cotton throw. J J Textiles
Looking for the purr-fect blanket? Well, you might have found it in this cotton blanket, featuring a blanket-ful of stripey moggies and cuddly cats. In the fresh hues of icy grey and off-white, it’ll add a calming influence into any interior. You’ll want to copy these kittens and snooze all day long under this blanket! £89, available from J J Textiles.
2. ‘Love me, love my cat’ cushion, At Home in the Country
This cute cushion would be perfect on the sofa – but don’t be surprised if it quickly gets claimed by the furriest member of the household! Complete with a foam filled pad, it measures 33cm by 22cm. £12.50, available from At Home in the Country.
3. Cool cats on a mat doormat, Red Candy
Imagine coming home to these jolly fellas, with their neon fur and bright whiskers. They’re almost too cute to walk on! Mat is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and costs £23 from Red Candy.
4. Cat pose framed wall art, Oliver Bonas
Add a feline touch to your wall displays with this cat pose wall art piece. Featuring a black cat painting, this framed wall art piece is set in glass aperture, complete with a natural wooden frame. Available from Oliver Bonas, £69.50.
5. Tabby cats mug, Emma Bridgewater
Festooned with fabulous felines, this 1/2 pint mug from Emma Bridgewater is made in England from English earthenware. It’s also available in other ‘flavours’, including black and ginger. £22, available from Daisy Park.
6. Small cat in window wall plaque, The National Trust
Add some character to your garden wall with this fun metal wall art. The vintage rusted colour will sit perfectly against any wall. Measures 50cm by 32cm and costs £20 from The National Trust.
7. Cats tea towel, Cambridge Imprints
We like the impressionistic design of these pretty but practical tea towels, which are printed and sewn in Suffolk. They are made of soft, absorbent, 100% unbleached cotton, with a hanging loop stitched into one corner. They measure 45 x 75 cm and cost £12.50 from Cambridge Imprints.
8. Prowling cat weathervane, Cuckooland
These weathervanes are sturdily handmade in Britain using machined parts, each is individually balanced and durably coated in high density polyethylene. Available in a range of other designs (including more cats!), they come in two sizes. Prices start at £65.95, available from Cuckooland.
9. Cat design ceramic mini jug, Gisela Graham
This cute mini jug with has an embossed cat design and would make a perfect little milk jug for those early morning coffees or late night teas. It measures just 8cm by 8cm by 6cm and is made from 100% stoneware. It would also make a lovely posy jug! £7.49, available from Gisela Graham. £7.49, available from Gisela Graham.
10. Chester the cat mug, Rex London
Your guests won’t be able to resist the sweet face of Chester the Cat next time you make them a cup of tea! This mug (pictured above and main image) is guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of any cat lover, and costs just £4.95 from Rex London.
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