A friendly home is the best home – at least that’s what they say. The last few years have seen a clear diversion from the cold and start interior designs that used to be so representative of the modern style. The worst part about them was that they were totally un-livable. They may have looked very stylish on the pages of a magazine, but here’s how you can make your homes truly welcoming:
1. Choose a warm colour scheme
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You can be chic and stylish without having to resort to large spans of high-gloss surfaces and cool colour palettes. Instead, a warm colour scheme can be just as trendy if not more eclectic. You can choose furniture in this genre. It can bring an exciting contrast to an otherwise defunct space. The best part is that the backdrop can remain as stark as you want as long as the furniture is cozy and inviting.
2. Wooden elements
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If there is one fool-proof way to make your home ambiance friendlier, it’s the use of wood as a design element. Since it’s a very versatile texture and can be emulated through a number of affordable materials, you can easily use it in many aspects of your interior designs. It can be used in floors, in furniture, in accessories, and a number of other miscellaneous things.
3. Choose a homely style
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The ambiance of your home can be so much more approachable when you design it with a homely style in mind. This doesn’t necessarily relate to the colours or materials, but the actual shapes that you use within a specific area. For example, a hut shaped shelf can go a long way in making a certain space look as welcoming as possible.
4. Friendly accessorizing
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Every homeowner knows that careful accessorizing can make a world of difference in making a space seem welcoming or stark. If you’re going for a ‘friendlier’ approach, it’s best to opt for cozy trinkets like casual vases, cups, a few stems of leafy greens, and maybe something personal like a liquor collection.
5. Be simple but effective
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Sometimes, simple is the best way to make something effective. When you’re trying to make your home ambiance friendlier, you cannot afford to be either too frou-frou or too minimalist. Find something in-between that is neither too over-designed, but isn’t absolutely plain either.
