The best thing about owning a house is that it is entirely yours to look after and decorate. People decide to decorate their homes in so many different ways and there are definitely particular styles that come in and out of fashion. However, why follow the trend when there is so much you can experiment with? Some of the best houses and the ones that stick most in your mind are those which are unique and are like nothing you have ever seen before. Here are some things you can try.
Get Some Interesting Furniture
Interesting furniture is the best way to start when you are decorating a house. You should try and keep your eyes peeled for things that look a bit different and will add something interesting to your rooms. To successfully buy furniture that is actually interesting, often you have to look a bit further than simply your local department store, which is great for practicality, but they will often stock things that are very traditional and don’t incorporate the unique style that you are looking for.
For your dining table, why not consider getting some interesting chairs for the room to make it a bit colourful? This Wishbone chair by Moleta Munro is practical but also looks different, with the unique shape and bold colour choices being simple ways to transform your dining room. This retailer thinks outside of the box when it comes to sourcing furniture, so if you are looking for quirky then this is a great place to begin.
Put Up Some Fun Paintings
Paintings are an amazing way to give your house a bit of personality, as they add a creative element to your rooms. This can also be a good chance for you to show a bit of your own personality, by showing off all of your favourite artists. Art is so varied, so whether you would prefer something bright and surrealist, something more classic such as a landscape, or something bold like a graphic print, you will definitely be able to find something that fits the vibe you are looking to achieve.
There are no rules about how you should mix and match your paintings, so why not go for a variety of different themes rather than just sticking to one?
Experiment with Colours
Colour is an easy way to make your home look unique as it will draw people’s eyes to it. This is particularly true if you are quite daring with your colour choices rather than sticking to traditional ones. After all, this is your own home, so you should follow your heart when deciding on your colour choices. Your home is somewhere that you will probably spend quite a lot of your time, so definitely decorate it for your own pleasure rather than for other people’s.
Colours can be mixed and matched in many different ways – not just through the wall colour. You could even make each room of your house a different colour theme so that you are getting the full range, or alternatively, every room could be multi-coloured.
Keep It Eclectic
Keeping your home eclectic and quirky often means having items that appear quite random and out of the blue. This includes having things like plants, sculptures, ornaments and books. Your home could reflect your life and your experiences, so you could try and collect some sort of souvenir from every place you visit and put this somewhere in your house. This will make your house feel like a true reflection of your own personality, as it will take a little bit of each part of your life and showcase it. This can make your home feel really sentimental, but it will also be very interesting for other people visiting your home, as each eclectic item can provide some sort of background story about your life.
Add Some Nice Lighting
Lighting is an essential element of a house and having good mood lighting can really play into the feeling of it being homely, but also looking a bit different. If you only have overhead lights, your home can begin to look a bit like a showroom, which is not ideal if you are looking to make it look a bit quirky. Some good lighting options which do not cost a lot are fairy lights or even some coloured LED lights. This means you can change the mood of the room dependent on whether you have the main lights or the side lights on, which makes your house very adaptable between a daytime and a night time setting.
Stand out from the crowd and make your home look amazing – you won’t regret it. After all, your home is somewhere that is pretty private, so if you don’t want certain people to see it, they never have to. You can keep it as personal or as open as you like.
