Your Own Space: Tips for Infusing Your Personality Into Your Home

Your home is a reflection of who you are. No matter what you like, it's exciting to infuse your personality into every aspect of it.

From the décor, to the furniture, to the little details—everything should make you feel right at home. In this guide, we'll share some tips on how you can add your own personal touch to your living space and make it truly yours. So grab a cup of tea, put on your favorite tunes and get started!

Adding Personality to Your Décor
One of the easiest ways to infuse your personality into your home is through your décor. Whether you prefer bold colors, quirky art pieces or cozy textures—there are endless ways to add touches of your personality to your living space. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

Mix and Match
Don't be afraid to mix and match different styles, colors and patterns in your home décor. This will give your space an eclectic and unique look that reflects your individual style. For example, you can mix vintage pieces with modern furniture or incorporate different cultural elements into your décor. The key is to have fun and be creative!

Display Personal Items
Showcasing items that hold special meaning to you is a great way to add personality to your home. It could be anything from family photos, travel souvenirs or even vintage finds. Not only will these items add a personal touch to your décor, but they will also serve as great conversation starters for when guests come over.

DIY Projects
Get crafty and create your own unique décor pieces. Not only will this add personal touches to your space, but it's also a fun and fulfilling activity. You can make anything from wall hangings to throw pillows to custom artwork. The possibilities are endless and you'll have a one-of-a-kind home that truly reflects your creativity and personality.

If you have little ones, get them involved in infusing their own personality into their space. Create a photo collage using pictures of their favorite memories or drawings, or make personalized decorations like paper garlands or hand-painted vases. They could have a lot of fun designing and decorating their own space, such as a reading nook or play area.

Making Your Furniture Stand Out
Your furniture is not just functional, it's also an opportunity to showcase your personal style. Here are some ideas to make your furniture truly yours:

Reupholster
Give new life to old furniture by reupholstering them with fabrics and patterns that reflect your personality. This is a budget-friendly way to make your furniture stand out and add a personal touch.

Incorporate Bold Colors
Don't be afraid to incorporate bold colors into your furniture pieces. Whether it's through a statement piece like a bright red couch or through smaller accents like colorful throw pillows, adding pops of color will instantly bring personality to your home.

Get Creative With Storage
If you have the space, consider using unconventional items like vintage trunks or bookshelves as storage solutions. This not only adds character to your space but also reflects your personal style. Plus, it's a great way to repurpose old items and give them new life.

The Little Details Matter
It's often the little details that make a big impact when it comes to infusing personality into your home. Here are some ideas to add those finishing touches:

Lighting
Choose lighting fixtures that reflect your style, whether it's modern and sleek or vintage and whimsical. You can also add string lights, fairy lights or candles for a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Textiles
From curtains to rugs to throw blankets, textiles are a great way to add texture and personality to your home. Don't be afraid to mix and match different patterns and textures for a unique look.

Plants
Bringing in some greenery not only adds life to your space, but it also reflects your love for nature. Succulents, cacti and houseplants are all great options and require minimal maintenance.

Scent
Scent is a powerful way to set the mood in your home. Invest in scented candles, diffusers or essential oils that reflect your preferred scent and create a cozy atmosphere. 

Don't Forget the Yard
Your outdoor space is an extension of your home and also a great opportunity to add personal touches. Consider adding a garden with your favorite flowers or incorporating outdoor furniture that reflects your style. Add personalized stepping stones in the garden made from Stepping Bluestone by your favorite plants. You can also hang string lights or set up a fire pit for cozy gatherings with friends and family.

Share Your Story
One of the best ways to infuse your personality into your home is by sharing your story through your décor and furniture. Do you have a favorite travel destination? Display souvenirs or photos from that place in your home. Do you have a hobby or interest? Incorporate elements of it into the design of your space. By sharing pieces of your story, you'll not only add personality to your home but also create a space that is uniquely yours.

Infusing your personality into your home is all about creating a space that reflects who you are and what you love. From your décor to the little details, there are endless ways to add personal touches and make your home truly yours. We hope these tips have inspired you to create a living space that is a true reflection of your unique personality. So go ahead and get creative—your home should be a place that brings you joy and comfort every day. And don't forget to share your story through your design choices!

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The Fifth Wall: Give Your Ceiling the Love it Deserves

When decorating your home, don’t forget about the fifth wall — better known as the ceiling.

An essential part of any room, the ceiling is arguably just as important as its floor-up counterparts. Ignore the ceiling, and you’re missing out on a prime opportunity to create a more unique space.

Manhattan-based architect, Lauren Rubin, of Lauren Rubin Architecture, shares her insights on why the fifth wall doesn’t get nearly enough play and the methods she uses to “zhoosh up” her clients’ staid ceilings — from making short spaces seem taller to adding depth to any space.

Why The 5th Wall Doesn’t Get Enough Respect

“Most people are scared of the ceiling because in some cases, such as wallpapering and adding architectural details, the changes are more permanent than a simple paint job,” Rubin says. “It’s just much easier to remain conservative with your choices and people just fall into that.”

Where Rubin sees a plain white ceiling, she also sees countless opportunities to make a space sing — especially in children’s nurseries, bedrooms, and playrooms. Parents are usually more open to relegating bold color and pattern to those spaces, initially. She first started her love affair with decorated ceilings by painting the ceilings of all-white kids’ rooms in bold colors.

“I prefer more interesting, whimsical spaces,” Rubin explains, “and kids’ rooms are perfect places to have fun.”

Start Small with Your Ceiling Treatment

In addition to kids’ rooms, smaller spaces like foyers and laundry rooms can be the perfect places to add a surprising pattern, detail or color to the ceiling. Since you and your houseguests won’t spend time lingering in those spaces, Rubin says, “One should be wowed upon walking in.” Their vibrancy won’t seem overpowering because presumably, they’re pass-through spaces.

Let the Architecture Be Your Guide

Rubin never adds ceiling details that aren’t meant to be there. “Be true to your home’s locale and its history,” she says. Ceiling medallions, coffers, wood beams, coved and crown moldings and plaster tracery are each indicative of prewar styles. Sure, tin ceilings look just right in a 1900s Irish pub, but in a postwar residence, they probably don’t make sense. In prewar homes, ornate and coved moldings look superb while at once, architecturally accurate.

Transform a Ceiling — and the Space Will Follow

Here are some general dos and don’ts:

• When walls are painted in neutral or lighter shades, add wallpaper to a ceiling. “Clients don’t feel as overwhelmed as they do whenever I suggest wallpapering all four walls,” says Rubin.

• Different decorative techniques produce a bevy of results: Embellishing a ceiling can mask or accentuate certain details and can create depth and interest in a room where once there was none.

• For a statement ceiling, Rubin creates a pristine mirror-like finish (sans paint strokes and imperfections) on ceilings via spray-on lacquer. Although the lacquer is somewhat costly and semi-permanent (you need to sand it off if you ever want to repaint), it reflects light beautifully throughout a space. But don’t think you can achieve the same result with high-gloss or metallic paints, which will show every blemish.

• For a more subtle look, Rubin uses white or neutral wallpaper with a raised pattern to create interesting shadows and depth via its texture. Likewise, wallpaper with a small repeating print on a white background, or a background that matches the wall color, can mask issues such as small cracks and uneven surfaces, too, while adding a “zen-like quality.”

• For uneven ceilings or awkwardly shaped spaces, use the same color paint as the walls — or the same wallpaper. “It tricks the eye into not understanding where the walls stop and the ceiling begins,” explains Rubin, “so you simply won’t notice flaws like a low ceiling or irregular lines.”

• Steer clear of adorned ceilings in kitchens and bathrooms. “Kitchens should be functional,” she says. “I’m not trying to draw the eye up and I’m not trying to make a kitchen overly fun, either.”

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