Little things that make a home cozy. DIY crafts for the home: ideas for decoration and interior
Comfort in the apartment is very important for any family. However, creating a cozy atmosphere in your home is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. To do this, you need to choose the right interior and give it the appropriate atmosphere with the help of various little things. In this article, we will share ideas for creating home comfort in an apartment.
Creating comfort in a small apartment
It is especially difficult to create coziness in an apartment with a small footage. After all, you need to find a place to place a lot of necessary things and furniture. It often happens that in one room you need to combine a place for receiving guests, work and leisure.
In such a room, it is possible to create a cozy atmosphere by dividing it into zones. In this case, it is necessary that these zones intersect with each other as little as possible.
A big role in the interior one-room apartment plays a combination of different colors. The selection of lighter shades will visually increase the space in the apartment. Moreover, in such a room it is important to make the most of every square meter of space.
So good decision will be the purchase of multifunctional furniture. She will be able to free the living space from unnecessary items and save the space of the room as much as possible.
Well, to make the furniture look beautiful and stylish, you can use a self-adhesive film.
Organization of a cozy nursery
The room for children must certainly be spacious and bright. And the right decision in its organization will be the rejection of heavy and bulky furniture. Of course, to give comfort it is better to use new furniture. But this is not necessary, because old things and pieces of furniture can be restored in the style of a children's room with your own hands.
Small details will help to make the nursery cozy. For example, you can put a cute patterned rug on the floor or decorate the walls with illustrations from fairy tales. And of course, for its design, light colors should be selected.
Cozy living room
In the living room we meet guests, and also gather with the whole family together. Therefore, the main condition for creating comfort in the living room is space.
All the necessary things should be arranged as much as possible and located nearby. You should not refuse carpets in the living room, as they will help create a cozy atmosphere in the room. A carpet with a long pile will add extra comfort to your home.
To make the atmosphere relaxing and homely, help to make pillows with decorative trim on the sofa.
It is worth paying attention to smaller interior items: vases, paintings, tapestries, various crafts on the walls and decorations that will also help make the house cozy.
The most suitable element of the interior, which allows you to create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth in the house, is decorative fireplace. You can buy it in the store, or you can make it yourself. A floor lamp with a high stand will also give the room a calm and cozy atmosphere.
It is advisable to keep the color scheme in the living room in light colors. This will give the room the appearance of more space, and the interior of the room will make it lighter. Best Option in this case is the use of beige and white colors.
We create comfort in the hallway
As a rule, things are stored in the corridor that have nowhere to hide. However, it is possible to beat such a feature of the hallway correctly. To do this, you can put special hangers, wall shelves and other fixtures. Firstly, they carry a large functional load, and secondly, they create the decor of the room.
Another important point in the organization of the hallway is the right furniture. Most often, the corridor in our apartments is narrow and long. Therefore, the most optimal solution is to put a headset with several niches. To give the hallway an atmosphere of comfort and warmth, you can hang shelves with various trinkets in it.
The space in the corridor can be visually enlarged with the help of specially selected colors. The best option would be a combination dark colors with light ones. So, it is desirable to draw long walls in the corridor in a light tone. The combination of white with dark, and beige with brown looks good.
Creating an atmosphere of peace and relaxation in the bedroom
Creating comfort and peace in the bedroom is especially important. Therefore, it is worth buying furniture made from natural materials here. To create a romantic and calm atmosphere, the bedroom is decorated with flowers. It should be remembered that put in the room better flowers without smell.
For the wardrobe, it is worth highlighting a separate area that will not come into contact with the recreation area. It is desirable that the lighting in the bedroom is diffused.
It is very good if the room is illuminated with the help of several sources. On the one hand, this will make it lighter, and on the other hand, it will add style to the decor. And of course, to create comfort, it is good to put a carpet on the floor.
Among the colors in the design of the bedroom, bed tones should prevail. Suitable light blue, sky, pink, beige and pale green.
Creating a home in the kitchen
The kitchen should not look cluttered. Therefore, a large number of household appliances should be avoided.
Using small decorative attributes is the surest way to create coziness in the kitchen.
Decor items will give the atmosphere of a hearth to the kitchen: various models of fruits, boards with decorative painting, fridge magnets, multi-colored lace napkins. If there is not enough money, these items can be made independently.
To decorate the kitchen, you should make the most of bright and saturated colors. Red, orange, yellow, green and purple are perfect for this.
Any room in the house needs the love and caring hand of the owner. Therefore, take care of it, create warmth and comfort: sew, decorate, do things with your own hands or buy ready-made ones. Remember that the house is a manifestation of your soul, taste and attitude towards loved ones.
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Every hostess and owner wants to make their home beautiful and comfortable. This article contains a variety of ideas for the home, which allow you to achieve this result with a small investment of time, money and effort.
We decorate the walls
Recently, walls painted or pasted over with plain wallpaper have become very popular. Yes, they serve as a great backdrop for accessories, furniture, etc. But large empty spaces require some additions. How to decorate an empty wall? There are many ways, you just need to choose the right one.
Maps on the walls
An extremely simple and very effective home idea that helps solve the problem of empty walls is to stick a geographical map. It is not suitable for every room and not for every interior, but for a children's room, study, balcony or loggia, and in some cases even for a bedroom or living room, you can find options. It is important to choose the right map for the interior, and there are not only “ordinary” ones - geographical ones. There are vintage, navigational, stylized, etc.
Where can you find such cards? Geographic maps can be found in bookstores or stationery stores. You will not find stylized or vintage ones there. Some options can be found in wallpaper stores. There they are in the form of photo wallpapers. There are many different ones on Aliexpress, beloved by many, you can search in other online stores. But there is another option: find the card you like on the Internet, save it to a medium and print it out in a company that deals with outdoor advertising. The only requirement is a large card format. They, of course, will be able to increase it, but not to infinity. So the original image should be of high quality and large.
Making modular paintings
The idea for a home - paintings and photos on the walls - is not new and many are fed up. Yes, this is a classic, but I want something new and unusual. One of the options is modular paintings. This is one image, divided into a different number of fragments. Fragments can be different in size or the same. Often these "pieces of images" are called "modules", hence the name "modular picture".
As an object, you can take any poster, poster, photo wallpaper. You can, again, print the image you like at an advertising agency. In this case, you can even take your photo or close friends, your favorite landscape, etc. Based on the composition of the picture, it is divided into several parts, cut. Frames are made for fragments. The dimensions of the frames should be 3-5 cm smaller than the fragments so that the module can be wrapped and fixed on the back side.
Nature is one of the most popular motifs The setting sun on the sea — what could be more romantic Beach, sun, summer… 
And again flowers ... Symmetrical splitting is also possible Fantasy - an option for teenagers 
Frames can be made from wooden planks, covered with thin plywood or fiberboard. But the easiest way is to take a foam of sufficient density (300-350 g / m³) with a thickness of 4-5 mm or more. It costs a little, you can cut it with any hacksaw, it will not damage the paper, it weighs a mere trifle, so you can even fix the modules on double sided tape. You can attach images to the tablets with glue (find the right one), or with a construction stapler and staples.
Decorative mirrors
Ideas for a home using mirrors are not new. The first samples of this magical glass appeared before our era and were extremely expensive and rare. And no wonder. The mirror itself is an excellent accessory, and if it has an unusual shape or an amazing frame, it will definitely become an interior decoration.
It's so simple - circles from mirrors, and the interior is transformed by Butterflies from the mirror - an interesting idea 
If you finish a shelf, chest of drawers, bedside table in the same style ...
Such compositions can be made not only from an ordinary mirror - coated glass. There is an acrylic mirror on the market. It is flexible and absolutely safe material. It does not give such a perfect reflection as a "normal" mirror, but for these conditions it is not required. You need a plastic material that is easy to work with. Selling kits from fragments different shapes and size, on the reverse side of which double-sided tape is pasted. Attaching such a mirror is simple: remove the protective film from the adhesive tape, apply and press. All.
We make accessories for home decoration
Many ideas for the home relate to the creation of unique handicrafts that make our home memorable, cozy. It is these things that create the atmosphere of the house. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to spend an incredible amount of time and money on their creation. There are very simple ideas using the most ordinary, and sometimes junk things.
Home ideas are a sea of possibilities to improve the interior or make your life more comfortable...and sometimes both
Decoration of vases and bottles with lace
Amazing transformations can take very little time. For example, you can make a vase of unique beauty from an ordinary vase, bottle or jar. And the process itself will take 10-15 minutes. This is if you have everything at hand. And, in addition to decoration objects, only lace, PVA glue, scissors and a brush are needed.
Everything is exactly as you thought. We just wrap the vessel with lace, cut it to size, glue it, wait until it dries. It's all. But the result will please you.
Who said lace has to be white...
Lace can be bought or knitted. The second option allows you to decorate vases complex shapes, which can be decorated with ordinary lace with great difficulty. If you don’t know how to knit, but want to decorate a vase with an unusual shape, look for a stretch one. There is also such, and in a fairly wide range. With the help of a stretching openwork, most of the problems are removed.
Zen garden
If you're looking for original home ideas, consider a miniature zen garden. It is easy to make, looks great, and can also help you relax and calm down after a hard day's work. Only this accessory is not for families with small children…. You will understand why.
The Zen garden in the original is quite a complex system, but stylizations can be made from a transparent rounded container or even from a glass candy bowl, a vase, a small aquarium. Need more sand landscape design, terrariums or aquariums and a fat plant or a cactus.
First, let's figure out how to deal with a plant. it can be planted in a small pot, and buried in sand. Instead of a pot, you can use a sock with soil (tie a sock). Some plants (cacti) can be planted directly in the sand. In general, choose any method, but when landing directly in the sand, you need to take care of normal drainage - put pebbles on the bottom.
Sand is poured into the container, a pot with a plant or its roots is installed, all this is covered with sand to a certain level. Everything is ready. Now the surface of the sand is leveled and drawings are applied to it. There is a special metal stick for drawing, but a wooden one is also suitable for a start.
If you want to get closer to the original, you can make a desktop version of the Japanese garden from a small box. The frame of the box is assembled from wooden blocks or bamboo trunks, the bottom is usually made from plywood or well-fitted and finished wooden planks. You can also make legs.
The resulting container is also filled with fine sand, but what else to add there is up to you. You can plant several plants, lay stones, pebbles, put candles, a statue of the Buddha. In general, here everyone creates their own Zen))
Mini garden in the house
There are two types of miniature gardens that can be made to decorate the interior of a house or apartment: open and semi-closed. An open mini-garden is made in large flat pots, pallets. You can use miniature bonsai plants, succulents and small cacti.
When choosing plants, pay attention not only to size, but also to the soil in which the plants grow. With a sufficiently large area of the mini-garden, it can be divided into zones with different soil acidity, but this will require physical separation, as well as differentiation using physical plastic partitions - so that the soils do not mix.
In such an interior decoration, a real garden is recreated. With paths, benches, rockeries, etc. You can put a toy house, make a pond. Anything your imagination tells you.
Semi-closed mini-gardens are made in glass containers. Round ones look very interesting: aquariums, vases. Soil or stones are poured into them, plants are planted. But in such a limited volume, it is necessary to select plants not only according to the type of soil, but also the degree of illumination, irrigation regime, etc. It will not work in different ways to care for plants in a jar.
The smallest gardens ... And then - a moss garden ... a piece of a fairy tale
In these containers you can grow different varieties moss. In fact, they are very beautiful and only in such miniature gardens can one examine them to the smallest detail. Some of them resemble trees or shrubs, others are more like herbaceous plants. A wide variety of compositions are created from pebbles and moss, reproducing real landscapes or taking us to a fairy-tale land.
DIY sofa cushions
If you look at photos of interiors, you can see that in most of them pillows give a highlight to the interior. With their help, a boring interior turns into a lively and memorable one. In addition, a large number of pillows allows you to relax comfortably. Such ideas for a home allow you to quickly change the “mood of the interior”, adding home comfort.
In the case of using fabrics, everything is clear - we select the color and texture for the interior. But there are homemade pillows, from which it breathes comfort. A striking example of this is knitted pillows. A variety of patterns, colors, shapes. But the result is the same - they really want to hug, squeeze. They look very unconventional.
From old flannelette pajamas and a sweater And these old jeans turn into an original pillowcase ... all you need is a fabric with an adhesive base Knitted miracle - very comfortable Lace for finishing pillows - you need to choose the style Fleecy fabrics - simple and effective
What if you don't know how to knit? It's not a problem. There are old sweaters. Yours or children's. They make very interesting and neat pillows. You cut off the old knitted products along the sleeves, put a pillow into a half-finished pillowcase, sew it on both sides. Everything, the designer pillow is ready.
You can also use lace, fleecy fabrics, old jeans, even pajamas. Everything is in motion. And the weirder the coloring is, the more interesting the result is.
Home ideas: do-it-yourself little things
The atmosphere and comfort in the house are created not only by global things. Many small things that can be made from improvised materials bring no less and, sometimes, more pleasure and benefit. You use them often. And you don’t even look at the same paintings or mirrors in a month. A number of ideas for turning your home into a cozy and comfortable place have been collected in this section.
Opportunities - the sea
Shoe tray with pebbles
Owners of private houses have to go out into the yard regardless of the weather. Therefore, shoes are not always shining clean. Many get out of the situation by placing a rubber mat near the door or by placing a rubber pallet. Yes, the dirt does not spread, but the view is not the most attractive. You can significantly improve the situation simply by pouring pebbles into the pan. Water will flow over the stones, no drips are visible on them, dirt too. Periodically, it will be necessary to soak the pebbles in water and rinse to remove the accumulated dirt, but pebbles are reusable material and simply cannot be “erased”.
If there is no rubber pallet, you can knock down a wooden box with a side height of about 10 cm. Pebbles can be found on the banks of a river, sea, etc. In extreme cases, you can find it in designer stores or where they sell products for aquariums. But buying this "charm" is expensive.
Scarf storage
There are usually a lot of scarves, neckerchiefs and other similar products in every family. How to store them so that they do not take up a lot of meta, are always at hand, and at the same time do not wrinkle? There are several life hacks that you can easily do yourself.
First. To regular hanger attach metal rings. Rings can be plastic or metal. Both can be found in the departments that sell . There are just no, in shape, size and material. Rings can be nailed to wooden hangers / hangers / trempels, attached with staples from a stapler, glued or tied with threads to plastic ones. And that's it, you have a device for storing scarves.
The situation is a little more complicated with the second device. You will need a processed board and a dozen or two clothespins. We fasten the clothespins to the bar on one side. They can be nailed, fastened with screws, glued. You will also need hinges to secure the structure itself to the wall.
Both ideas for a home are practical, require a minimum of funds and a little time. And evaluate the benefits yourself. Especially in the spring-autumn period, when there are a lot of scarves, shawls, planters on the shelf.
Instead of a bookshelf
- a good thing, but they are not appropriate everywhere, and good copies cost a lot of money. But books have to be stored somewhere. Exit - metal brackets. When they are installed, the bottom book serves as a support for milking 4-5 pieces, which simply fit on it.
Book holder - everything ingenious is simple
The disadvantage is obvious - the lower book is not available. The way out is to put the most unpopular or unnecessary one down.
Key holders and other small items
One of the biggest problems is where to hang the keys so that they can be quickly found, and also instantly hung or removed. One of the good options is a magnetic board, but where to look for it is a question. But you can make funny holders of tennis balls. They are cut about a third of the diameter. That's all. The holder is ready. It just needs to be anchored somewhere. You can - on the wall with nails, you can attach several pieces on a separate board, and attach the board itself to the wall, closet, etc.
Instead of a housekeeper - pretty faces
You can make such a holder for small things in a matter of seconds. Longer to look for tennis balls. And to make it even more interesting, eyes are glued to the ball. It turns out such a funny smiley.
Basket made of plastic bins and clothespins
In the forehead economy is full plastic containers from under food products, but ideas for a home with their participation are rare. We found one such option, in which the hero is a liter mayonnaise container. Basically, any bank can do. large diameter and low height. Otherwise, the "basket" will be inconvenient to use.
Waste to income - a basket from a plastic jar
Using universal glue, glue the container with clothespins. When the glue dries, cover the surface with varnish or wood oil. We cover the inside with a cover made of cotton or linen. We make it a little longer than necessary so that you can hide the unsightly edge behind the lapel.
The handle is made of steel wire with a diameter of 3-4 mm. We bend an arc out of it. At one end we make a loop, in the sidewall with the help of a nail heated on fire, we make two diagonally located holes (one opposite the other). We pass the formed loop on the handle into one hole. On the second side, we bend the wire, thread it through the second hole, and then form a loop. We decorate the handle with a hemp rope. You can also make basket decorations from it. If you know how to weave macrame - great, no - an ordinary pigtail woven from several threads will do.
Sofa or armchair stand for cups/glasses/newspapers
Drinking tea in your favorite chair is a great idea. But there is nowhere to put a cup, the phone always falls between the seat and the “bylets”. armrests modern models soft, you can't put anything on them. So smart people came up with the idea of making a stand for cups / glasses (pictured). Extremely simple and very handy thing. Few home ideas will bring you more pleasant moments.
You will need three boards with a width of at least 25 cm. They are knocked down in the form of the letter “P” (the connection can be strengthened with carpentry corners). The height of the jumper is a little more than the height of the armrest, the table should protrude no more than 1/3 of the width of the seat, otherwise you simply won’t sit in the chair. The structure is placed sideways, the lower part is pushed under the chair. It serves as an emphasis and does not allow the structure to roll over. To be sure, make the lower part much longer than the “table”. Also, for mobility, you can install wheels, but do not forget that the legs have modern furniture low and small wheels are needed, and they will have to be fixed from the side. Otherwise, the stand simply will not go under the chair.
Where to hide dog bowls
Dog owners know how difficult it is to find a place for dog bowls. Dogs living in an apartment or house are usually fed in the kitchen. There they put bowls. But they are needed for half an hour a day, and then they get underfoot on the floor all day. You can solve the problem, and elegantly. We set the bowls in one of drawers. Needed - opened the box, poured food. Feeding is over - the bowls have been washed, put in place, the box has been pushed back. Everything is perfect and does not interfere with anyone.
This idea will require a slight modernization of the box. A plank of a small section or a corner is stuffed around the perimeter. A rectangle is cut out of plywood or other sheet material. right size. We cut holes in it under the bowls, then paint (if necessary). That's all, the idea is implemented. It remains to train pets.
Slipper storage idea
In any house or apartment with two or more inhabitants, slippers get lost all the time, get confused and disappear somewhere. One of interesting ideas solutions to the problem are such pipes / holders for slippers. Each pair has its own pipe. Order guaranteed.
Pipes can be made of stainless steel, you can cut them from plastic pipes large diameter. It will only be necessary to process the cut well - so that it is comfortable and beautiful.
Man always strives for the best. No matter how beautiful and luxurious the apartment is, Vacation home, dacha, we will find something to remake. In the end, just updating a boring interior never hurts. We tried to collect in our article a wide variety of ideas for the home and photos for them. These finds - from basil in a flower pot to a convertible bed - will make your home even more comfortable.
“My home is my castle” is an expression that never loses its relevance. It is home that we strive after a hard day, only at home we can truly relax and unwind. And, of course, everyone wants to make their home special and as comfortable as possible. Fortunately, now you can’t find anything in stores for repairs and decor, so the design of your home is limited only by your imagination. We bring to your attention 16 useful and inspiring ideas for the home: they can help make life easier, update the interior or create something new and individual.
1. Mirrors in the house: we make a palace out of the apartment
Is there not enough natural light in the room? Need to adjust the shape of the room or visually expand the space? Mirrors will help with this. You can install a full-length mirror, you can order a wardrobe with mirrored doors or even a mirrored ceiling - it all depends on what effect you want to achieve. If you put a mirror in front of the window, then a small room will immediately become lighter and more spacious. Full-length mirrors "pull out" the ceilings. Another entertaining idea is a coffee table or bedside table with a mirror surface; they will give the room volume.
2. Invisible ironing board: an idea for a comfortable life
Of course, an ironing board is essential in every home. It's just very inconvenient to constantly pull it out, lay it out ... Now you can forget about discomfort: a long time ago, designers invented a folding ironing board for a "smart" home. It can be built anywhere: in a small cabinet where an iron and other useful things can fit, in kitchen set and even in the mirror. So you save space and "unload" the interior, and ironing will become an easy and enjoyable process.
3. Balcony of dreams: we do not lose a meter
Is there a balcony? Make it your own room! In spring, summer and early autumn, you can relax and read your favorite novel on the balcony. Or, conversely, work - but on fresh air. And how nice it is to admire the sunset while sitting in easy chair with a mug of your favorite tea! Even a small balcony area can be used effectively: in addition to an armchair and a compact coffee table, you can also fit a bookcase with books or other useful things. The only difficulty is that it is necessary to insulate the balcony, and this requires effort, money and often the help of professionals. However, even a couple of extra square meters can make your home more comfortable.
4. Different chairs: "disgraceful" in the kitchen
Sometimes the diversity in the interior not only looks appropriate, but also does not let you get bored. Yes, and a hooligan note in any style, even in minimalism, does not hurt. But how to choose bright accents, for example, for the kitchen? The easiest way to decorate a dining room is to choose different chairs. Both color and shape may differ: the pieces of furniture you have selected may be a little out of the way. overall design rooms - the main thing is that they are combined with each other.
5. "Smart" bed: a fabulous idea for a nursery
Children grow up fast, that's a fact. And especially quickly, children “grow out” of clothes and furniture, which can hit the family budget. To prevent this from happening, there are many tricks and amusing thoughts - including such a transforming bed. When assembled, this unusual thing for the home is a safe baby crib with a built-in chest of drawers. When the child grows up, the chest of drawers can be removed - this creates additional space. Even when the child needs a new place to sleep, the "smart bed" will not be in vain - with a slight movement of the hand, it turns into a table.
6. "Juicy" accent: idea for wall decoration
Sticking floral wallpaper on the walls? Last century! The idea is now widely used accent wall when all the walls are painted in a single color, except for one - it is painted in a bright color or wallpaper with an unusual print is glued to it. The accent wall has many functions: it will add individuality to the interior, and help divide the room into zones, and adjust the area of the space. You can focus not on the whole wall, but on the ledge or columns. In addition, attention should be paid to the color scheme: cold tones “push apart” the walls, while warm ones, on the contrary, visually reduce the space.
7. Bathroom wallpaper: an oasis in the desert
The bathroom has a special microclimate with high humidity and frequent temperature changes. Therefore, many, thinking about repairing the bathroom, prefer traditional finishes. Refute the stereotypes and say "no" to the annoying ceramic tiles! Modern idea bathroom interiors are wallpaper. Paper, of course, will not work, but in the modern market of finishing materials it is very easy to choose moisture-resistant wallpapers of various colors. The strongest and most durable option is fiberglass wallpaper. Yes, and glue, you can choose one that does not lose its properties under the influence of moisture.
8. Cozy window sills: an idea for dreamers and pragmatists
There is a rumor that only young romantic people can sit on the windowsill and dream. It is not true! The window sill can easily be turned into a small sofa for guests; thus you use the space of your home to the maximum. This idea for the home can be implemented not only in the living room. For example, in the kitchen it can become a continuation of the countertop, in the bedroom - a roomy table for work or study, and in the nursery - a box for toys. In general, there are many interesting ideas.
9. Idea for the hallway: "stretch" the narrow corridors
The first thing that greets both guests and the owner at the entrance to the house is the entrance hall. Therefore, it should make a good impression and set the mood from the very beginning. But what if the hallway is too narrow and cramped? An interesting and very useful thing for the home is hanging furniture. Cabinets and chests of drawers will literally “float” in the air, which will visually expand the space a little. And under the furniture you can put shoes. Also, do not forget about the proper location of the mirrors.
10. Attic in a private house: making a childhood dream come true
The attic can be not only a dark storage of things that have been covered with a centuries-old layer of dust, but also a place for conversations, inspiration and entertainment! To make the attic habitable, both high costs and labor-intensive construction work are necessary: it is necessary to install windows, insulate the room, pick up Decoration Materials… But as a result, you will have one more room where you can arrange an extra bedroom, office, billiard room, bar or your own mini-cinema. Great idea for country house and dachas.
11. Zoning tricks: an original idea for a home
It happens that there is only one room, but there are many inhabitants: it can be a nursery for two or three fidgets, a “odnushka” in which parents live with their child, or a room in a university dormitory. Everyone needs their own space! There are several ways to divide a room into different zones. It can be a screen, a wooden or glass partition, a cabinet, a rack, blackout curtains, columns - there are a lot of elegant solutions. If you need to delimit the space only visually - for example, a kitchen from a living room in a studio apartment - you can choose a separate lighting for each zone.
12. Indoor plants: lifeline for the interior
Houseplants and flowers will not only add coziness to your home, but also a little. Don't limit yourself to a couple of cacti - feel free to add the plants of the most different types and sizes. bright accents unusual will be added to the interior flower pots and vases. You can not only admire the plants, but also eat them: in room conditions you can grow spices, mint, garlic and more.
13. Secret vault: a useful idea for fashionistas and fashionistas
Love decorations? Do you keep them in boxes? There is a much more convenient way. There is a hidden jewelry cabinet disguised as a mirror. With it, it is very convenient to try on accessories under different images. The main thing is that all earrings, rings and necklaces will be stored in one place and at hand.
When decorating a home, it is difficult to find the right balance between functionality, comfort and style. No matter how much money we spend on decent furniture, rooms are always missing something and as a result they look nothing like ideal apartments that we see in the logs.
Sometimes the situation can be solved with the help of small tricks that take only a few minutes of your time and do not require any money at all. Read the following tips to find out how you can make your home more stylish and inviting with minimal effort.
1. Take care of the front door
We should not forget about front door even if you live in apartment building, as it is she who creates the first impression of your home. Take care of her just like you would interior doors. Put out some flower pots, hang a seasonal wreath or decorations, update your license plate, or paint your door a bright color.
2. Arrange objects according to the rule of three
As in many areas and disciplines, the rule of three is heavily used in decorating and styling. The trio of items looks visually more appealing and more balanced, especially when it comes to size, height and materials.
Start small and decorate a small corner in your living room or table. For example, put a vase of flowers, a basket of books and a clock. You will see how cute and cozy this composition looks. But do not oversaturate the room with such decorative trifles, otherwise the effect will be misread.
3. Lay out carpets in several layers
Lay a small, thick rug on top of a larger, more neutral rug. This is also a great way to check how you feel about bold experiments in the interior, and such a design move will make the room more comfortable and stylish. Thanks to this tip, you can divide the space into zones or make accents on the necessary places.
4. Arrange books in alternative ways
A vertical or slightly inclined stack of books is canon for classic interior. Alternative placement speaks of a bold and modern style. Try alternating shelves, arranging books either vertically or horizontally. Horizontal lines will break the pattern of vertical lines and draw attention. You can put additional items on the shelves with books. Just make sure the order is random, as the rigid layout is very conspicuous.
5. Display things that have a story to tell
This advice is a little more complicated than it sounds, because not every person wants to showcase objects dear to their hearts and realize that no one else, except themselves, is impressed with them.
In order to attract people's attention, your favorite things should stand out from the environment and immediately catch the eye. Don't forget that you don't have to cross the ocean to find an item worth telling others about. As long as you have a precious memory associated with a thing, you can captivate your guest with this topic.
6. Make a cute thing out of an old bottle
The next time you have a beautiful bottle of alcohol, milk or perfume, don't be afraid to throw it away. Save it and use it as a container for liquid soap or a vase. Alternatively, fill it with beads and tie a bow with twine. But first, soak the bottle in warm, soapy water until all the labels come off easily. The transparent vessel looks very stylish and futuristic.
7. Dust often
Nothing kills style like dust. Maybe you only cleaned yesterday, but the dust will quickly find its way back. Take a closer look and find the surfaces on which it is most visible in daylight, and be sure to wipe these places between “general cleanings”. Thus, you can enjoy clean air and not worry when guests unexpectedly arrive.
8. Arrange the flowers randomly
When you receive bouquets, place them somewhere in the corner of the room, and never in a central place. Bonus points if they are field or garden flowers. Random placement creates the feeling that flowers are an integral part of your home, and you are not trying to show off or impress others with them.
9. Move furniture between rooms
We are used to moving things within the same enclosed space and it is not natural to move furniture from room to room. In fact, things may look much better in a new space, or they may serve more functionality. When you don't have the time or budget to buy new home furnishings, the most fast way to freshen up any room of your house is to rearrange the furniture.
10. Store white towels in the bathroom
It's a personal choice, but White color towels gives a feeling of freshness and cleanliness. Plus, having more than one towel in your bathroom adds a touch of relaxed hospitality and attention to detail.
11. Always keep a few books on your coffee table.
Books instantly add style and serve as entertainment for guests. Be sure to put your favorite book and a few works of different genres. You can put only books or mix them with magazines and photos. This is the perfect place to apply the rule of three and combine books with decorative elements and small objects.
12. Serve water in a pitcher
Whether you drink tap water or bottled water, keep it in a jug. There is nothing cuter than putting it on the table during lunch with the family or dinner with guests. If it is a transparent jug, you can add slices of cucumber or lemon to the water.
Leave the pitcher on your bedside table to humidify the air and add some style points at the same time.
13. Paint some things the same color as the walls or trim.
Most often, things in the apartment are poorly combined with each other due to different styles, colors and finishes. Paint some pieces of furniture the same color as the walls, or match the curtains/carpet/cushions to match. This will create a certain unity of space. Such items should be scattered throughout the room, not too close to each other. There is no need to repaint everything - even a small dose will help create a harmonious composition.
14. Keep napkins on the table even if you don't eat anything.
This may seem counterintuitive, but it actually creates the illusion of cleanliness in the house and order in the family (especially if you have children). Doilies are also a great way to add color and pattern to your kitchen interior. They can be inexpensive, plastic, rubber or paper. You can also make napkins with my own hands by cutting the fabric into small squares. The main thing to consider color scheme.
15. Decorate the house with variations of the same element
Choose one type of product that you have enough. For example, fruits and brighter color, all the better. You can also use some kind of vegetable or simple elements that are found in nature, such as rocks or wood.
Put them in a vase or bowl and put them in a prominent place, but not in the center. The goal is to attract attention, so the vase should be of simple shape and common material.
16. Group candles
Collect all the candles you have and arrange them in small groups throughout the apartment. The living room is the first place. Lighting candles in groups is much more effective than individually, as they provide more light, which is ideal for an evening with guests.
When shopping for candles, avoid flashy designs and scents. Best of all - white classic candles, which are ideal for grouping.
17. Add houseplants
Plants not only bring freshness and color to a room, but are also an important decorative element. Place them near large pieces of furniture or use to fill empty corners. Small plants can be mixed in the composition, guided by the rule of three.
18. Remove some accessories
If you are a fan of small knick-knacks, decorative objects, works of art, carpets, pillows, your home most likely resembles a folk art museum. Minimalism in home interior looks much better than the abundance of unnecessary things. Try removing some accessories, replacing them, adding something else until you are happy with the result. It is best to decorate the house with one kind of decorative items. It looks stylish and cozy.
19. Keep a small blanket on the couch
A light blanket not only creates coziness, but also allows you to add textures and colors to a fairly flat or neutral room. If you only want to add one bright touch, make sure that the blanket is not neatly folded, but casually thrown over the back.
20. Arrange baskets around the house
The basket is a lifeline when you need to clean up the mess before guests arrive or move things from room to room. They seem much more expensive and exotic than they really are. Baskets can come in different sizes and shapes, but they should be made from the same material or have a common color so as not to create too much chaos. They can become a completely unique and loud spot in your room's neutral space. If the interior of your house is made in light colors, pick up baskets in darker shades, and vice versa.
21. Store Food in Containers
This is The best way organize the space in your kitchen and add a stylish touch to the interior. Store cereals, spices, cookies, and other foods in containers. Glass containers look nice, but they can be expensive. Use inexpensive options. The point is not to have the whole set. The key is to keep the containers in the same material and color to create a clean and organized look in your kitchen or pantry.
22. Hang things on the walls
Many people avoid decorating walls because they don't have enough money for expensive art. But you don't need fancy pictures because anything can be art as long as it makes you feel. Hang magazine pages, photos, and your own drawings in random order to add dynamics to the wall. From time to time, change the images to update the interior a bit.
23. Show off your hobby
Feel free to openly show off your hobby. First, it will be a topic for interesting discussions. Secondly, you can hang the results of your work on the walls, or randomly place them on shelves or just leave them on the floor. It is guaranteed to add uniqueness to your home.
24. Use unnecessary things in unexpected ways.
Whether it's a fireplace, an old piano, large furniture, appliances, empty corners... Place books, vases, plants there, and unnecessary items will instantly turn into stylish elements interior.
25. Let your home reflect your personality.
Most of the stylish houses are decorated with photographs of their occupants. But the houses from real life, in which interesting personalities live, are filled with things that the owners like. Musical instruments, books, old cassettes ... After all, the simplest and most reliable way to make your home more stylish is to add more information about who you are and what you like.
Take the time to turn your home into not only stylish, but also the most beloved place on earth!
