Ideally, the homes we buy would serve not just as buildings in which to live, but as calming sanctuaries, impervious to the stresses of the outside world. In order to live up to their potential, however, homes need to be periodically refurbished and updated. This might mean updating a single room with a few choice upgrades; or, it might mean making massive changes to the entire home.
So, what changes are best this summer? Let’s take a look at a few principles to abide by.
Embrace Light, Airy Palettes to Refresh Your Space
For a space to feel open and breezy, you’ll want to avoid too much saturation and darkness in your colors. Neutral shades that approach white are considered pleasant for good reason. It’s difficult to go wrong when you pick out a few pastel paints, and ensure that they don’t clash with one another with the help of some basic color theory. Lighter tones, including the minimalist Cloud Dancer color of the year, are in the ascendancy in many British homes.
Use Luxury Wallpaper to Add Depth, Texture and Personality
High-detail luxury wallpaper and murals have become more accessible and affordable than ever. You can lend new life and vibrancy to a hallway or living space with the help of the right pattern, or with a botanical print. You’ll want to be fairly restrained when you’re introducing texture to a small space – but holding back too much might lead to a missed opportunity.
Bring Nature Indoors with Sustainable Materials and Greenery
Sustainable materials are enjoying a boom period, thanks to the environmentalist ethos prevalent among modern homeowners. You might choose a variety of natural materials in order to establish the right tone. Why not dispense with plastics, MDF, and chrome, with the help of reclaimed wood, stone, and linen? Biophilic design, including a few houseplants, can make it easier to relax, and to improve the quality of the air.
Create Calm Through Thoughtful Layouts and Multi-Purpose Spaces
It isn’t just the contents of your home that we need to concern ourselves with, but the way that those contents are arranged. Creating secluded corners, and clearing space to allow traffic to flow easily through a room, might be helpful. Your choice of lighting matters, too: soft lighting in a clutter-free space is the ideal – so make sure that you have the storage you need to clear a space.
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