Buying a new home can be so exciting. A new build and even an older house can be seen as a blank canvas. Waiting for you to put your personality all over the interior of it. Styling your home can be a really exciting time. However, picking the right style for you can prove to be a tricky decision.
Sometimes the very idea of adding an interior touch can be enough to fill you with dread. You may need to prep the walls. Or spend time stripping wallpaper or repairing cracks. But once you get into things, you can start to add your own touches.
If you are stuck for interior trends inspiration then here are a few ideas to get you started and hopefully inspire you.
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Monochrome
Monochrome has become a recent trend that many are embracing. The definition of monochrome is to use hues of a colour. An easy choice to make when going with this style is black and white. However, you could use monochromes of red or other colours like green if you are a little more daring.
It’s a lot easier to style this look than you would think. More modern homes will lend themselves to this sort of interior idea. Some companies even specialise in selling furnishings and products that match this decor style.
Neutral
Again an easy style to achieve with minimum effort would be to stick with a neutral decor and style. This could mean using browns, beige and cream colours in the soft furnishings and wall decoration. Whether a new build or a cosy cottage, this style works well in all types of home. This is also a good choice if you plan to resell the home fairly soon. It’s a decor style that would suit most prospective buyers.
Bright and colourful
You could inject your personality into the home by decorating the walls and rooms with bright colours. You may love the colour yellow or green, for example. Whatever you choose, the house will become a home and a reflection of you and your family.
You could paint the walls, or even consider wallpaper installation to add a different touch altogether. Considering the choice of colours would be important as with this decor style you still want the rooms to flow well. Researching specific colour palettes would be advisable.
Old and New
Whether you have bought a brand new home, or something a little older, a unique style idea would be to furnish it with older decor. Antiques teamed with a freshly painted wall and modern features of a new build can be a wonderful style to embrace. Or just sticking with the time period of the home can also be a great feature. You can make the house your home by adding all your favourite pieces of furniture and furnishings to your home.
Modern
Finally, you could stick with a modern decor style to match your style. You could fill your home with some wonderfully bright and modern wallpapers. Team the walls with modern chrome or metal furniture to create a modern look with any new home.
Let’s hope these style ideas inspire you when it comes to decorating your new home. Enjoy the process.
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