Home is where you can fully express yourself. Maybe you need a serene environment to calm the chaos of daily life. Maybe you need to express your creativity through color and texture. Maybe your home is a montage of family and photos and milestones and achievements. One thing is for sure - the interiors of the home are a reflection of who lives there. It is not dependent on money or stuff - but rather a glimpse into the inner world of one's life. Whether it is paint color and well chosen second hand furniture and accessories - or grand staircases, entries and opulent materials - you can create an environment that meets your needs, expresses who you are, and feeds your soul.
Monochromatic - whites, off whites and beiges? Likely you want peace and serenity and order.
Dark woods, antiques and heavy furniture? Likely you seek permanence and are grounded and connected to your family and history.
Colorful, whimsical and textural? Likely that you seek fun and adventure and are boldly expressive.
Integrating all aspects of your family's personality may be a challenge - so take one room at a time. Keep a common scheme with different variations in each room. Perhaps the kitchen, typically the heart of the home, is primarily neutral with splashes of color, art and personalities. In fact, family common areas can be a great backdrop for intimate reflections of you who are - collectively and individually. Bedrooms are intimate reflections, and perhaps you can create a man cave or a she shack too!
So, take some thoughtful time to express your personal style. It's easy and cathartic and most of all...its you!
