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Most homeowners wish for one thing – that their home would appear inviting enough for visitors to linger there. Making a home more comfortable and memorable at the same time isn’t easy. You have to undergo certain steps that will make the place visually enticing.
The Front Door Says a Lot
Never underestimate the power of a well-though curb appeal. Be sure to clean up your front porch and to place a welcome mat. If that welcome mat isn’t available, then you can always go for the hello signage right on your front door – this should welcome your guests outright.
Adding a leafy, green plant right by the side of your front door is also another way to make guests feel more at home. Just imagine the wave of relief that your guests would feel once they see the splash of green. Continue this homely ambience by bringing in potted plants.
Make Good Use of Design Tricks
Put yourself in your guests’ shoes and imagine what they would think of when they first see your place. With this in mind, you might want to pay closer attention to the proper positioning of artwork, lighting, accent pieces and such.
Create the Best Furniture Layout
Make sure that your guests can get around your furniture easily. You and your family might not mind moving out your dining chair every after eating but guests might not like this idea. They especially don’t know how to get in and out of nooks in your home so don’t make it an uncomfortable experience for them.
The idea is to move throughout your home with ease. This means you should be able to move freely when you access key areas such as the front door, the seating areas, the kitchen, bathroom and the dining room. Also, never squish oversized furniture in small rooms.
Try a Curtain Wall
Hang curtains all across the wall. This is different from the usual curtain hanging on the window. This will add visual interest and will add a cozy effect. There are various curtain options in the market these days. Choose also from the different panels that would run all across a particular wall in your home.
Add a Throw
Seasonal design projects need not be costly. Sometimes, all you need to alter are the accessories such as the colors of your throws. These are accessories that you can throw over your sofa or chaise. Try purchasing a plaid throw to up the hominess instantly.
Paint the Walls Dark
As you already know by now, painting a room is an effective way to update its look. This also spells savings since you won’t spend much with a painting project compared to other makeover projects. Paint the walls with a dramatic color. Choose from charcoal gray to chocolate brown. The dark walls would make the room appear more compact, hence, a lot homier. Be sure to add metallic pops to prevent the place from appearing too Goth.
Set Up a Nook
Create a comfortable nook by adding a loveseat or a sofa up against one wall then cover it with pillows. Have your blankets displayed as you create a snuggle zone. Bring your creativity level up a notch by using a ladder that will act as a bookshelf.
FFDM Villa Cascina: The rustic colors in this bedroom make this room look more inviting and comfortable.
Hang Unique Lights
Who says string lights are just for Christmas? These glitzy and glamorous lights can still be used beyond the holiday season to make your home warm and cozy. Buy some copper wire string lights to add a shimmery effect.
Light a Fire
And what could be homier than to sit in front of a blazing fireplace during those cold nights? So go ahead and dress up the mantel and the fireplace with some rustic elements from the outdoors and a frame or two of your family photographs.
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