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The Road Less Travelled: 6 Different Aesthetics To Try When Redecorating Your Home
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The Road Less Travelled: 6 Different Aesthetics To Try When Redecorating Your Home

Whether you live in an apartment or a house, redecorating can be a challenging task. There are countless projects to tackle all over the home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while redecorating your home. If you first decide what aesthetic you want to achieve in your home, it will make redecorating a much more manageable task! Instead of picking wall colours, flooring, and decorations at random, sticking to one central look will help simply the redecorating process. Redecorating your home is an opportunity to freshen up its look; it shouldn’t be a time that’s overwhelming.

Here are six different design aesthetics you could consider trying when redecorating your home.

Farmhouse aesthetic

The farmhouse aesthetic is perfect for you if you want your house to feel homey, cosy, and classic. These homes are large, soft, light, and bright, with lots of wood and country accents. The colours that you use for your farmhouse room are very important. You can use earthy tones like beige, sand, and light browns to create that clean, bright look. For the ceiling, you can use a washed-out blue colour or a soft grey colour to create a calming and soothing feel.

You can also use bright colours like red, yellow, blue, and orange in your throw pillows and decor items to add pops of personality and character. Use different textures like wood, brick, and concrete for the flooring to create a rustic feel. This look is perfect for big and small families, especially the kids. Remember to keep it natural and playful. Make sure you throw up lots of family photos and knick-knacks to make your house feel like a home.

Industrial aesthetic

The industrial aesthetic has gained popularity largely within the last few decades. This aesthetic is true to its name. It features mechanical and industrial pieces that are repurposed into a home setting. The industrial aesthetic can use many different colours. Reds are popular, but so are light and dark neutral, like a cool grey or deep brown. A variety of materials can be used as well, like an exposed brick wall or a wooden ceiling. If you’re thinking about going for an industrial look in your home, the best thing to do is to shop second-hand for furniture and decorations.

You can check out thrift shops and vintage furniture stores to find great large furniture pieces that will complement your home for a lower price. You can use vintage industrial lighting or try scaffold board shelving for a vintage, worn look. The industrial aesthetic is a great one to consider for a home renovation on a budget since it features lots of upcycling and reworking of old pieces.

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Minimalist aesthetic

If you’re a big organizer, the minimalist aesthetic might be right for you. This aesthetic is great for making your house feel calm and orderly. The minimalist aesthetic uses mostly neutral colours. Try a soft creme for your walls and ceiling. For flooring, go for a light oak wood or a simple white tile. It may require a little more upkeep and cost upfront, but marble countertops can be an awesome minimalist upgrade. There are even cheaper options if you’re looking for a more short-term upgrade. Decorate sparingly with simple geometric shapes like white bowls and vases or simplistic wall art.

However, don’t forget to make your space feel homey. Have some clean and bright family photos taken and work them into your house to make sure it has that family touch. Minimalism is very cost-effective. If you are smart about it, neutrals are often the easiest and cheapest options. Additionally, the lack of clutter means that you will have to buy fewer items. If you’re lucky, you can probably sell a lot of old furniture and knick-knacks since the simplistic look doesn’t take much.

Art Deco aesthetic

The art deco aesthetic is a little more unorthodox, but it can be a lot of fun. Your kids, especially, will appreciate growing up in an art deco home. Art deco is a funky seventies style with modern touches. Go for a more colourful look, but try and think of pastels rather than random bold colours everywhere. Go for smoother lines, and maybe try a funky wallpaper or shag carpet in a room or two. The most important thing to remember is to have fun.

Try and collect some cool knick-knacks that will give your home lots of personality. A fun way to spruce up a room and add that art deco feel could be with some thick velvet curtains or maybe a couch that’s in an unusual shape. This aesthetic is definitely for the more bold homeowner. You can add fun vintage decorations to add to the seventies look. Try a vintage floor lamp or an oddly shaped bookshelf. Art deco is the perfect combination of classy, edgy, and wacky, so get creative!

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Scandinavian aesthetic

The Scandinavian aesthetic has really taken off in recent years. This aesthetic is basically a new twist on minimalism with a little more character. The typical colour palette for a Scandinavian aesthetic is neutrals and light greens, and browns. Think neutral and earthy tones. Usually, the walls, ceilings, and floors are very neutral, both in colour and pattern. Most wall art will be modern and simple, with small linework or simple patterns. This aesthetic is characterized by its funky furniture shapes and modern twists. You can bring out the modern side of the Scandinavian aesthetic with your metallic touches, like an edgy modern sink or sleek lighting. Try to keep rugs, beds, pillows, and more plush items more minimalistic and simple.

The overall effect of a Scandinavian-inspired home should be cool and calming. The only issue with this aesthetic is that it can feel a little impersonal at times, so try to add personal touches where you can. Like classic minimalism, try to add neutral family photos where you can, or consider buying organic and wooden toys to match your home’s overall look. The Scandinavian aesthetic can get a little expensive, so consider your finances before jumping straight into this look.

Spanish aesthetic

The Spanish aesthetic is perhaps the most open-ended on this list. We probably all envision something different when we think of a Spanish style home. A lot of us just think about the outside of the house: colourful stucco, clay tile roofing, small windows. But you can renovate the inside of your house to have the same feel without having to touch the outside. Or, you can do both. You can paint the outside of your home a light yellow or orange, and consider redoing the landscaping with more shrubs and small plants than tall trees and large bushes. Inside, your options are fairly open. Go for pops of colour with a neutral base. Try a light green tile or light hardwood floor.

The Spanish aesthetic is mostly achieved through appliances, furnishings, and decorations. For appliances like lighting, go for more vintage pieces. Look for brass when possible. Even small changes like brass pulls on your kitchen drawers can make a huge difference. Look for furniture that is low to the ground and more simplistic, but make sure some pieces stand out. There are probably a few great stores nearby that have some options. You can look around at local thrift stores and markets to find some really unique wall and floor decorations. Look for a statement oriental rug that will set your living room apart.

 

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