RECONNECT WITH YOU

   

Did you ever take an extended vacation and walk in your front door only to find a home that felt kind of disconnected from you? Or, start planning a big party, look around and see that your home doesn’t really express who you are? Sometimes, we get stuck in a decor that doesn’t speak to us anymore, meet our needs or reflect our true nature.

If this is true for you, here are some ways to make sure that your home is an authentic reflection of your style:

TRAVEL: On your next trip to somewhere far, far away, notice architecture, home interiors, hotel interiors, store displays and fashion; anything that is different from what you normally see and resonates with you as beautiful. There are vast regional differences even within the U.S. that will give you plenty of wonderful ideas for design.

YOUR CLOSET: It may sound silly, but look inside your closet. If you see certain colors that predominate, these are what you feel most confident in, most drawn to. They probably look great with your skin tone as well. If there are shades of turquoise, cerulean and cobalt hanging there, blue is an obvious color you want in your decor. What are the textures like? These reveal something about you that translate to home decor. If you favor thick, nubby sweaters over fine cashmere, you’ll most likely be comfortable in an overstuffed chair vs. a tailored velvet chair with a tight back.

NATURE: Ask yourself what parts of nature really make you feel grounded and alive. My mom, for example, always feels happy and extremely peaceful near the ocean. She has incorporated seascapes and colors into her home to bring this to mind without making her decor too “beachy”. If you love the forest, lots of natural wood surfaces and large windows will bring the feeling of trees indoors.

Everywhere around you is inspiration for creating a home that makes you feel warm, safe and alive. All you have to do is notice.

This article was submitted by Kathryn Robbins of Kat Robbins Interiors.

Kat Robbins Interiors
610-291-4220
Wayne, PA 19087

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