Aesthetic Home Styles 101: Your Ultimate Guide to Upgrading

By Jesserine Loiuse Lagrimas

There is no denying that Covid-19 Pandemic really took a toll on each and every one of us; changing our routines completely. And one of it is forcing us to spend most of our times now inside the comfort of our own houses with a little to no access on the outside. And whether we admit or not, staying inside for a little too long gets boring and being too familiar with your surrounding adds more on the anxiety of not doing things you used to do.

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Here we are giving you basics on how to upgrade your home styles into your aesthetic liking to maximize your staycation at your own house, lift your mood during this trying times and effectively optimize the space in your home making the best use of the available space.

Spend Carefully

This is the golden rule you must take seriously. It is best to take things slow and precise; decide which items will be included and not in your aesthetic game. Consider using your old furniture that still fit in your design by remodeling or refreshing the pieces through paint or wood finish. It can get costly when giving your house a make-over, but remember that it’s all about making smart choices, thoughtful consideration on where or not to splurge your money over and wise planning.

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Determine your style

Knowing what you like to see and feel in your house everyday will greatly help in finding your aesthetic. Keeping in mind questions like, “do I like patterned colors or minimal ones? Do I find it comfortable having large furniture or accent pieces would be enough to make me feel at home?”, will help you determine your style. Another way to help you is to think of key words that define how you want a space to feel. Traditional, formal, elegant? Playful, humorous, inviting? You can also take note of design inspirations in every experiences.

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Create a Vision

A well thought out vision can be implemented if tangled together with all the different elements and pieces. You should have a clear vision on what you want your home to look like or an idea how the space should function to mesh with your desired aesthetic and atmosphere. A total concept of the overall look of your home.

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Make the most of lighting

All your efforts in designing your house can be spoiled just by improper lighting, so make sure to factor lighting in your budget. Windows for natural lighting is the most effective ones to use in opening up a dark and small spaces. You can also consider using lamp shades, floor lamps, overhead lights and accent lighting if you prefer the artificial lighting. Also white or light-colored walls and furniture help in giving your house the light-cozy-aura you might be looking for in your aesthetic design.

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Bump-Up with Accent Pieces

When it comes to designing a house, most people tend to focus on the “big” pieces in a room, things like couches, dressers and tables, and most often forget about the small things. Accent pieces are things you can consider as “finishing touches” such as plants, rugs and wherein it will definitely make a huge difference; a great way to make a room feel more personalized and more visually interesting.

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Your home is not a showroom

Remember it is your home. You are in control of what outcome you would want your house to have, taking the latest trends into account is worthwhile but always put your own personal spin on something to make it special. Your home is where you spend most of your time, so the space needs to reflect you.

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Always keep in mind that your house should be your home, where it will provide you the comfort, solace and tranquility you deserve. If you are looking for an affordable house and lot that you might want to try your creativity with, just visit Lessandra for more details.

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