When it comes to refining our decorative presentation in our home, or modifying our decors over time, many of us can think in terms of ‘fixtures’ and ‘direct purchases.’ We often do so because that’s how style guides or magazine entries are formatted, and they often give the impression of the perfect house that never looks lived in. Of course, they’re good to inspire us, but they’re not supposed to be used as a strict rulebook.
Odds are, your home was purchased to be lived in, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. What matters, then, is finding ways to make this ‘lived-in-ness’ work for us and our decorative style. In this case, using our possessions, and especially our prize possessions, can also work for our decors, too.
What might this mean? Well, it could be that by purchasing or crafting a custom spice rack, you can proudly show off the spices you use in your kitchen for ease of access and also for some cool visual style. As you can see, decoration is much more than simply purchasing strict aesthetic-only installations.
Let’s consider what else might conform to this expanded definition:
A Cup Rack Holder
Perhaps you have a gorgeous Welsh dresser or a beautiful underside to your shelving units? Here, you may be able to insert perfectly-spaced hooks that you can hang cup hangers from and use them as appropriate. When you use the best moscow mule mugs here to give your design a little bit of visual worth, you can more readily ensure your home is not only practical, but it looks great too. Little techniques like this make all the difference.
Antiques & Character Items
Antiques and character items can also help you decorate a home quite beautifully. Perhaps you have a small, square, wooden character candle holder that helps diffuse the light and make patterns upon the wall. This could go perfectly in a reading corner. Or, perhaps you’ve found a gorgeous art deco lamp in your parent’s garage and they’re more than happy to let you have in, in this case, you may find yourself decorating your home with a gorgeous new implement proudly, especially in the entranceway when you walk in. Don’t be afraid to get kooky – it makes for the best decor.
Wall-Mounted Hobbyist Goods
It’s a good idea to consider how you can express your personality in the form of your decor, and for some, this can mean quite literally displaying the hobbies and associated equipment that makes them happy. For instance, if your partner is absolutely in love with fishing, taking one of their old rods and exploding it as an open wall-mounted decoration on a wall can help your above-fireplace decoration take on something of a unique edge, while still looking great and helping to express who they are. Little quirks like this are also worthy conversation starters, and for good reason.
Conclusion
With this advice, we hope you can more easily use your prize possessions as decorations, all for the better.
