Our home may not be our “castle” but it is the place we should feel most comfortable and safe. When your home décor reflects your personality and soothes your soul at the same time, you’ll be blessed with a positive space in which to hang your hat. Keep reading to learn how important it is to create a positive décor vibe in your home.
The Power of Positive Décor
Each of us has our own unique preferences about how we like our surroundings to look. Some of us enjoy big, sunny windows and open floor plans, while others prefer cozy nooks and crannies to curl up in. The point is that there is no particular “right way” to craft a positive living space—it is all about what speaks to your own special sensibilities.
As we wind through the years, we become more aware of the textures, colors, and décor styles that we like surrounding ourselves with. Instead of slavishly following design trends that don’t resonate with our hearts and souls, we eventually just know what feels right to us. You learn over time what kind of home environment you really want to come home to, and to hang out in.
Create a Positive Living Space
So, what is the secret to creating a space that makes you feel happy and positive about life? The process is, for the most part, a trial and error expedition that requires awareness and a certain kind of sensitivity. You must be able to recognize how you are feeling while at home, to acknowledge your mood state. If your home isn’t speaking to your heart, it is definitely time to change that.
Color. Pay attention to how colors affect you, experimenting at first with paint colors.
Select a cool hue, a warm hue, and a couple of white paints. Stick to very, very pale colors that add just a whisper of emotion to the space. Paint a wall in the first choice and live with it for a week, then paint over it with the next option and try that one for a week, and so on. Pay close attention to how you feel inside that room with each shade and paint the room with the one that feels right.
Now add some more color to the room with décor accents, such as draperies, pillows, and throws, to further inspire a sense of positivity. Whether rich, bold tones are what speak to you, soft neutrals, or something in between, take notice if you are feeling calm and happy in the room, annoyed, or sad. Adjust the accent colors until you find yourself smiling (and be sure to save the receipts).
Lighting. Lighting has a significant impact on the whole vibe of your living space. Some folks like a brightly lit, festive feel to their room, and others prefer soothing mood lighting. Where you place the light fixtures, the type of bulbs you use, and even the color of the lampshades will all affect the way light flows in your home. Find what works for you and go with it.
Textures. When we are in a room that makes us feel positive and happy, we might not even realize that we are responding to the impact of textures. For example, a sofa that is made of leather will have a different affect on how we feel than one made of a soft textured fabric. Draperies made of velvet will impact us differently than those made of gauze, and the presence of soft throw blankets makes everyone feel good, no question about it.
Anyone can create positive surroundings with a little experimentation. Check out Pinterest for some inspiration and start shaping your own positive living space today.
