Using your wardrobe to decorate your home
SUMATI SIVASIAMPHAI
Whether you reside in a sprawling mansion or a miniscule studio apartment, decorating your home can be a daunting task.
The key ingredient to creating a home that is truly yours is deciding your personal style. However, being confined to one style limits the fun you can have with decorating.
Personal style is complex, as it is always evolving and changing, so how do you decide what is the real you? You may be surprised to find the secret to choosing the unique style for your house can be found right in your closet!
Regardless of whether you boast an immaculate walk-in closet or piles of clothes on the floor (that would be a whole other article on decorating!), your closet represents a timeline of your style. Although you may have clothes from years ago that you would never wear now, and the "oh my God, what was I thinking" purchases, each piece is reflective of a mood and a feeling in your life. So go ahead, let's start rummaging through those clothes and see what style secrets are housed within.
A rainbow exploded in my closet
Flashes of colour blind your eyes! Your closet is home to the brightest pinks, the most electrifying blues, the most dazzling greens. This closet reveals that you have an adventurous sense of style, and love to experiment with new things. Translate this fun-loving style to your home: Use daring colours to instantly brighten the mood in your house. If you have lack of light in your abode, yellow is an instant pick-me-up to create a happy feeling. However, when decorating a room be wary of mixing a variety of colours.
Pick a few complementary colours, such a red and green, or yellow and purple, and use various shades of the same colour. Furnish your home with accessories that have a modern and innovative edge, such as a ball chair.
Find picture frames and candle holders with a funky edge to display around your home. And dare to re-cover your pillows and cushions with animal print cushion for a unique look like no other!
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There's an office in my closet
You open your closet to find that it is home to business attire, mostly in power colours such as black, grey and navy blue. These colours are strong, classic and potent. Translate this confidence into your home: Red is a bold choice that can instantly update an home. One red wall or red couch can immediately become the focal point of a room.
Decorate your home with chairs and tables with clean-cut lines, such as a sturdy oak dining table with a glass candle holder to top off the boldness. Chairs, tables and picture frames with gold trimmings and accents also will instantly polish and refine the look of your confident casa.
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The designer closet
This upscale closet is one of luxury and opulence. A closet such as this reflects a desire for quality and class. This does not mean you should start covering all your chairs and pillows in Louis Vuitton print!
Translate this splendour to your home: Basic white walls are timeless, and pizzazz can be added with ravishing pictures of city skylines or abstract designs. Asian-inspired design and accessories are always in style and a great conversation-starter for the elegant home.
Look for pieces with intricate carvings made from wood, and add Japanese bonsai trees with pebbles for a natural effect. A grand fish tank also adds sparkle to a living room, especially with colorful stones and fish to complete the ravishing effect.
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The 'I have nothing to wear' closet
In reality, your closet is brimming with hundreds of clothes, but somehow it is never satisfactory. You have the easiest design task of all!
Everything you need is already in your home, so refrain from adding more. Translate what you already have in your home for a quick update: Re-paint walls and furniture for a brand-new look. Or if your walls are already in top shape, you can modernise the look of your rooms by painting stripes on the walls.
Use horizontal stripes to make a room appear wider, or vertical stripes to optically adjust the height of a room. Accessorise your homes with personal items, such as an antique photo frame.
Do not disregard those great pieces of furniture, such as tables or cabinets, that have been passed on from previous generations that you can bring out to add flair to your home.
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Use these tips to find a look that is truly you, and you have to look no further than the place that allows you to create your image everyday. Your closet is a window to your personal style, and you can use what you already own to help you transform your home.
And, once you have created the home that is truly yours, you will definitely have no problem finding a great outfit to match!
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