by Janice Nickole
Are you ready for a decorating change in your home? Would you like a home that’s beautifully decorated and one that will have your neighbors envious? A home that’s stylish and as comfortable to live in?
Of course you would, but where do you start? It starts with knowing what your personal style is. Your personal style is a reflection of you and your past and present experiences.
Your personal style is discovered as you experience life. Your education, the friends you meet, the places you visit, your shopping trips, all add memories and memorabilia to collect that can be tastefully displayed in your home.
The stoneware you purchased in England, the area rug in India and the pottery in Italy all reflect your personal style and taste.
All the special memorabilia that you’ve collected, whether it came from a special vacation cruise or second hand store were purchased because you liked it or it made you feel good. This is what your personal style is.
If you need some help to determine what your personal style is, simply take a visit to your local furniture store. Study the vignettes they display in their designer showcases. You’ll gather great ideas from the vignettes that you can use in your own interior spaces.
Furniture stores will display vignettes of living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and dining rooms. Each vignette will show all types of colors, fabrics, textures, lighting, furniture and so forth. I’m sure it’ll spark a lot of creativity within and start your juices flowing.
If you are planning to purchase furniture soon, just remember to measure your space first. Always have these measurements with you before buying.
Don’t forget about digging into some design magazines for more decorating tips and ideas. You can always clip out your favorites and take them with you as you shop. Soon you’ll be on your way to finding your personal style.