There are a lot of great things happening in home decor lately
that are actually practical to implement in homes with families. Here are five
great ideas that work for the whole family.
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-century modern has become a huge trend in home
decorating lately and it's no surprise. The style emphasizes open floor plans,
ample windows, and focuses on function and simplicity, which is perfect for
today's family. Many companies are making stylish and affordable reproduction
furniture in this style. Think IKEA and West Elm. A great place to introduce
this style is in your family's main living space. A mid-century modern floor
lamp combined with the gray color palette and furniture with clean lines can
create a spacious and comfortable room.
Storage
Baskets, trays, bowls, and containers of every shape and
size are a must for a family. No matter what style or decorating taste,
controlling clutter is key to achieving a great look. Use baskets to contain
kid's toys, books, and school items, unruly piles of mail and paper, keys,
change, and almost every imaginable thing in your home. Having separate baskets
for each family member makes finding thing much easier.
Baskets and hooks are a great way to contain entry room
clutter.
Gallery Walls
Gallery Walls are popping up everywhere. A gallery wall is a
perfect way to fill up a large space and display collections of things that
matter to you, whether that is art, family photos, mirrors, or other
collectables. Try a more relaxed approach using kid's artwork hung with clips
or cables, or create a rotating display of family photos using picture ledges.
Gallery walls work great in kid's rooms to display important collection and
infuse the space with your child's unique personality.
DIY
A major decor trend right now is the DIY movement. Whether
it's making something from scratch, or repurposing an older item, no home is
complete without some items you've poured sweat equity into. Repurposing older
furniture is a great, inexpensive way to pull together a more cohesive look in
your home. These pieces give your home history and character, not to mention
that great feeling you get from making something yourself. Try to use items
that are meaningful to your family, whether from previous family owners or from
activities your family enjoys. Working on a project is also a great way to get
in some quality family time.
Ceilings
Gone are the plain, white ceilings. Ceilings these days are
popping up with bright colors, metal tiles, intricate molding or woodwork, and
gorgeous lighting. Adding architectural details to a ceiling not only makes it
interesting, it can also raise the value of your house. Add updated lighting
fixtures for an instant style re-do that is inexpensive. Painting a color on
the ceiling is another fun and inexpensive way to add a new feel to your whole
room.
For more home ideas and tips check out Modernize.com!
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