When travelling through any suburb or city throughout Australia, it is easy to notice just how uniform a lot of houses can be. This is no indictment on the owners of these buildings because it can be tough to find the time to make a real effort in personalising your house to make it really feel unique. To combat this, you might want to try implementing something small to see whether you like the experience and finished product of adding a more homey touch. Here are three great ways you can make a house your home without breaking the bank.
Shutters
You don't often think about just how much space windows occupy on the facade of your home until you start to decorate them and you find out just how much difference a simple addition can make. Shutters are the best option for this because they make your home feel more refined and elegant as well as serving the practical purpose of controlling the amount of sun and fresh air that comes into your home. You can get shutters in different styles and colours that suit your personality best, and they are not very expensive, allowing you to try them out and not fear that you are making too big of an investment.
Interior Plants
Having decorative plants inside your home can add a certain natural vibe that can really help when you want to create a relaxing home atmosphere. The key to adding decorative plants is minimalism: you do not want to overpopulate your house with greenery, as this will start to make it feel cluttered. A few fresh plants occupying the dead space in your rooms and perhaps some small table plants are all you really need. The best interior plants are those that require minimal maintenance and succulents are always a great option.
Mood Lighting
Harsh lighting can create a very tense mood and over time can seriously take a toll on your mental state. Luminescent lighting is an absolute no-no when trying out decorative lighting; instead, look for lights that have soft, yellow or orange glows. You want to recreate a dusk or dawn lighting effect and, while dimmer lights are always good to achieve that look, they can be very expensive. Instead look for table lamps and small, free-standing lights. These are also much easier to move around, allowing you to test different configurations until you find the perfect spot for your new mood lighting.
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