How to decorate with personality

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They say a man’s home is his castle, but it’s about so much more than simple bricks and mortar. Your home is your blank canvas, a space you can use to reflect your personality, so why not make it as much of an individual as you are?

If you want to create a home that is unmistakably yours, take a look at our top 5 tips for decorating with personality!

Your favourite colour

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We all have a colour that gets our hearts racing, and with a little bit of care you can incorporate it in every room, without looking like you’ve painted the entire house from the same pot of paint.

Try wallpapering the walls in your living room with your favourite colour, then incorporate a lighter shade in the tiles of your bathroom, and make it part of a patterned feature wall in your bedroom. Of course, it doesn’t even have to go on the walls – paint with a neutral background colour and then splash around accents of your favourite colour in accessories like curtains, scatter cushions and wall art.

A personal theme

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Having a theme in mind is a great way to bring focus to your decorating efforts, and the good news is, it could be anything! Places, people, hobbies, art styles, time periods, even food – whatever you’re passionate about, your theme is the jumping-off point that can help you get creative and let your imagination run wild.

Perhaps you’re a fan of Art Nouveau? Then you’ll probably want to consider floral prints for your fabrics, wooden furniture with elaborate curves, and classic Tiffany lights for your ceiling and accent lighting.

Items with stories

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If you want your home to tell the story of you, then fill it with objects that have their own histories. From souvenirs to handmade accessories to keepsakes, having a home filled with items that trigger memories is the best way to make your space feel truly personal.

Hobbies are a great place to start, so if you’re crafty try making a piece of wall art, a throw for the sofa or a pretty clay vase for flowers. Think back to your travels, too, and decorate with maps of the places you have been, or collages made from photographs and admission tickets. You can even add a touch of personality by decorating your own picture frames. The possibilities are endless!

Mood lighting

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Nobody’s personality is constant, and depending on the day, or even the hour, your mood could change, so it’s important that your home can adapt too. One of the easiest ways to get this versatility is through your lighting.

If you’re feeling bold and adventurous today, make your large ceiling pendant light the focus of attention. If you’d rather just curl up and relax, think accent lighting and turn on table lamps and floor lamps to create a perfectly cosy atmosphere. Choose lights that can be mixed and matched for any mood or occasion, and your home will always feel uniquely yours.

The things you love

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The quickest and easiest way to give personality to your space is to display the things you love. So don’t store your sewing away in boxes or hide your vinyl collection under the bed; make these things the centrepiece of your design!

Book-lovers: if looking at your library fills you with joy then show it off on expansive bookcases. Collectors: get your hands on picture frames and display cases, and put your collection our for all to see. People with a passion for antiques: replace the small fittings in your home – like door handles and light switches – with quirky antique versions. When it comes to decorating with personality, it really is all about the little things.

For more great lighting ideas to bring personality to your home, visit Lighting Majestic here.

David Cullis Is the owner of Lighting Majestic

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