How to make your home look elegant in 7 simple steps

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Before attempting to design an elegant home, you must think carefully how would you like to define elegance. We know it is difficult to describe, and for this reason it may be difficult to attain it in the interior of our homes as well. As you manage to harmonise the different aspects of design, you successfully build a graceful home. When considered this way elegance does not remain such an abstract conception.

You can follow any style to achieve elegance, and incorporate any decorative feature you would like to have. But always remember the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Things are pretty, graceful, rich, elegant, handsome, but until they speak to the imagination, not yet beautiful.” In the following seven tips you will find some worthy suggestions about designing a refined interior…

1. Light up bright

With adequate lighting your interior starts looking more expansive and cheery. Open up your windows or install skylights when you do not have a sufficient number of windows. Natural light helps you to keep your interior hygienic.

Install lighting fixtures to illuminate the rooms after sunset. Invest in lighting fixtures with a dimmer function. This helps to save on the electricity bills without sacrificing the graceful feel of the interior.

2. Make one object the centre of attention

Let one object monopolise the attention. It could be a piece of furniture, a stylish lighting fixture or the imaginative design of the feature wall. Make sure the other elements of décor duly complement this particular piece. 

When too many items start vying for attention the interior starts looking chaotic and unplanned. Avoid this pitfall at all costs.

3. Experiment with the arrangement of furniture

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Arrange furniture in such a way that helps you to optimise the available space and feels practical as well. Do not simply follow a rule for the sake of it. If you do not feel comfortable merging your kitchen and dining space with the living room then refrain from doing so. 

Before opting for any particular layout, see if it is suitable to your lifestyle and the interior of your home.

4. Mix and match between colours and textures

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Instead of going for safe options and ending up with dull looking interiors, try to play with colours and textures. Without falling for the latest fad, enjoy giving your walls a coat of paint that suits your tastes. 

Balance the extra sheen of the metallic elements with matte wall colour, flooring and upholstery. Natural wood and stone have unique textures of their own. Try to incorporate these materials in your dwelling.

5. Add items that reflect your personality

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Choose items that reflect your personality to give your home a creative edge. Have respect for the rules but do not be a slave to them. If you wish to incorporate a few rustic features in your contemporary surrounding then just go for it! 

Select those items that appeal to your imagination. Just ensure the end result feels synergistic. A home decorated in such fashion not only appears chic but also feels more comfortable as well.

6. Introduce a worthy feature

Introduce a worthy feature, something that you could be really proud of. Though only an attic bathroom, the owners of this modern home did not hesitate to include a tiny sauna in its small confinement. Daring choices like these can give a whole new dimension to the interiors of your abode. 

Think of a feature you would greatly like to have and plan to include it in the interiors. Consider discussing your choices with interior architects if you do not seem to find a way forward.

7. Decorate with organic materials

Go organic, it is healthier and more environment friendly. As far as possible, invest in ecologically sustainable construction materials and decorative elements. Choose eco friendly furniture and decorate your home with organic furnishings and rugs. 

You may not have a sprawling lawn in front of your house, but you can easily introduce several potted plants in your home. If you have an empty corner, consider converting it into an indoor garden. 

In the long run, everyone will reap the benefits of your choices. Besides, with choices like these you will effortlessly create a most elegant home for yourself and your family. 

Keen to know the secrets of a perfectly well maintained home? Read this article and learn about them all.

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