Much like dressing up for work contributes to your success, having an aesthetically pleasing house can instantly elevate your mood. Here are a few easy ways to make your house look better without actually re-designing it.
Add plants
It’s been scientifically proven that greenery can improve your mood and reduce stress and anxiety levels. According to Feng Shui, plants also bring good energy to your home. So, stock up on some green babies! It doesn’t have to be an investment – The Warehouse, for example, often has sales where you can grab three small plants for only $10. For incredibly beautiful, yet affordable plants, visit the Cool Plants showroom in Matua, Tauranga.
Floating shelves
Floating shelves are the easiest and the most functional way to decorate your walls. There is nothing simpler than popping up a shelf above your bed or a couch or TV in your living room. Use this space to display your favourite plants, candles, colourful books or souvenirs – this will really add personality and a warm touch to your space. Additionally, floating shelves will draw the eyes up and make the room look bigger and the ceilings higher.
Utilise your paperbacks
How often do you re-read magazines and books? And how long do you normally keep them? More often than not the answers are ‘never’ and ‘forever’. So, they’re just hanging out in your house and occupying the space rent-free. Make them work! Pile them up and use them as a bedside table or a coffee table. It adds rustic vibes to your home and makes it look more colourful and lived-in.
Fairy lights
Is this an over-used interior design trend? Yes. Should you use it anyway? Also yes! Because fairy lights are here to stay. No matter how old we are, each time the sun goes down and the fairy lights are turned on, it’s difficult to hold in the audible gasp, because they instantly add magic and warmth to every space.
Baskets everywhere
Whether it’s a rope basket used as for storage or a cute little basket for your plant, these things always look insanely stylish and make it easier to keep the house clean and decluttered.
