Decorating For The New Year
The coming of the New Year can represent the ideal opportunity to decorate and re-energise the home. The application of distinctive and versatile new looks and themes can be a great way of preparing the abode for the annual change-over. If you can enjoy a glamorous party at the same time, than all well and good! The following are a few tips on just how to create an innovative sense of style in the domestic household…
Celebrate the New Year with a selection of decorative elements
If your home is in need of a fresh start for the New Year, have a think about adding some distinctive new additions. Designs that show off a classical style and design could well bring about a fresh inspiration to all types of rooms and interiors. Grand items of clarity and exquisite beauty such as powerful sculptures, clean lined metallic vases and warming earthenware pots and urns can produce a unique effect in both living rooms and kitchens. The outcome can be particularly impressive during sociable get-togethers, continuing the celebratory spirit well into January and beyond.
Combined to this sense of highlighting the homely and the comfortable, creative ideas in premium quality soft furnishings can also offer a true sense of relaxation and repose. The key to creating a comfortable environment shielded from the worst excesses of the winter lies in the development of an artistic cultivation in styles and contrasts that work well together. These could include sofas and chairs equipped with comfortable cushions, pouffes and rugs. It is also a good idea to benefit from a flexible approach to decoration and room fittings. After all, there is no rule book to how a home should look, and a generous degree of experimentation and playfulness should always be encouraged, not dismissed!
Bringing a warming and bright outlook to the New Year
As we welcome 2015 to our homes, heat and light are two things that are never too far from the minds of most of us. Thankfully, there are a number of ways that these two essential ingredients for a happy home can be optimised in style. For instance, the practical deployment of attractive fire-lights, candle-holders and evocative lanterns can imbue a residence with a timeless quality of comfort and soothing restfulness. Adding a warming touch of elegance to hallways, bedrooms and communal areas can be at the heart of a redesign in time for the New Year.
A Splash of Colour
Colour is also a fascinating method of drastically changing the look and feel of a room. There is far more to keeping the winter at bay than simply closing the doors and turning up the radiators. For a more creative method of preventing late winter colds, take on board the idea of a brightly patterned rug or a collection of finely designed cushions. With just a little thought and a touch of application, the cold of the winter months can be protected against until the spring and far beyond. By keeping in mind the potential for creative coordination and careful planning, your home can enjoy a truly bountiful and joyous start to 2015!
Contributing Author: Josh Seddon – an interior design writer for Kontenta