subject: How To Design A Creative Home [print this page] How To Design A Creative Home How To Design A Creative Home
Some people are just naturally creative. They have a flair for the dramatic or the unique and they have no problem turning their home into a unique reflection of their personality. Others may possess that creativity personality-wise, but when it comes to translating that into the style of their home, they feel as if they are missing the mark. Sometimes things are too bold and overwhelm their home and other times, it is barely noticeable what they have tried to accomplish. If you are trying to create a home that reflects your creative personality, there are plenty of things you can do. Start outside. The exterior should have a personal look, even if you do not go overboard with your look. Remember, you share your outdoor space with neighbors, so make your property stand out, but complementary of the other homes in the area. Try a sandblast resist or sandblast stencil to give items on your property a personalized look.When painting indoors and out, choose surprising colors. Outside colors should be a few shades brighter or darker than your neighbor's homes. You can then use a brightly colored trim to really make things pop. Indoors, there are no limits as to what you can do. Some people enjoy having each of their room colors relate and others like to pick a different, bright color for each room. Since these colors are indoors, they will not affect anyone except you and your family, so do what feels right for you. Remember, if you choose to sell your home, you may have to tone down the look, but as long as it is your home, you can go for what makes you feel comfortable.Textures are another way to add character to your home. Blending unexpected textures together will make a surprising impact. A lot of people do not consider texture when designing a room and they choose things based on their overall style or color. Texture has a major effect on how comfortable a room feels and if you choose varying textures, it will make a big statement in the style of the room.Once you have the basic look of the room designed, it is time to accessorize. Art is one of the many unique ways to bring your personality into the room. You can use your own art or choose pieces that reflect your style and personality. Even though you want your art to stand out, choose it carefully based on the style of your home. While a piece might be bold and striking, it does not have to look as if you threw it in the corner without a second thought.Finally, remember to focus on your own unique spin on decorating. If following the rules is not your style, abandon them when designing your home. Make things functional for you and make sure you feel comfortable in the space, no matter what that means design-wise. Just because something is not by the book does not mean it will not work for you.
