Renovations are never a stress-free experience. You might have been living in the upstairs part of your house for weeks or months, dealing with construction people and noise; worse, you might have been put out of the house altogether. But it's over, you have the joy of decoration, at last, the creative part. Read on to get some original ideas for your space.
A Reading Corner
Now your home has been renovated you have the honor of dressing it up in the style you fancy and populating it with eye-catching ornaments. But what about the key question – where are you going to relax? Where around going to curl up with a cat and read for hours?
The answer, quite simply a reading room – or even a reading corner if space comes at a premium. What you need is a comfy sofa – perhaps a corner sofa – a tall lamp, and a wooden coffee table just the right height.
Black and Gold
When someone suggests you paint your living room black you might think the idea is mad, black denotes all kinds of horribleness, nightmares, uncertainty, death. But don't dismiss it out of hand, done correctly a black living room can be unique and special.
If you're going to go with black there's no halfway house, you have to go to the extreme. A heavy dark black is always better than lighter hues and when coupled with golden doorknobs and lampstands, the room will really pop.
Antique Pieces
There are two ways you can go with your newly renovated home space, you can match everything up and make it linear and neat, or you can mismatch things to give it a quirky creative appeal. If you decide on the latter there are some antique trends to keep an eye on.
These antique trends include heritage antiques, unusable antiques for upcycling, and original books. If the idea of antiques in your home is something that appeals to you, these trends are the best way to stay on track. Since they are trending at the moment pieces in these categories won't be hard to find.
One of the great things about antiques is that they can add a sense of history and character to your home. They can also be gorgeous and add a touch of luxury to your space.
If you are unsure where to start, consider using an antique piece of furniture as the focal point in a room. For example, you could use an antique dresser as a TV stand or an antique sideboard as a buffet in your dining room.
Consider using an antique chandelier if you want to add a bit of whimsy to your space. Chandeliers can be exquisite, and they can also add a sense of elegance to your room.
Another great way to decorate with antiques is to use them as accents. For example, you could use an antique vase as a paperweight on your desk or an antique mirror as wall art.
There are endless possibilities when it comes to decorating with antiques. So, if you love antiques, be sure to use them when you are furnishing your home after renovations.
A Modern Fireplace
Some time ago there was a trend towards blocking up your fireplace during a renovation – that seems like a mad idea now with so much hype around fireplaces and their potential. It's true, a fireplace can be re-purposed in so many ways, it can even be repurposed as a fireplace.
All this means is that instead of having smoke billowing out of a chimney into the carbon-sensitive atmosphere, you have a small ethanol fireplace or fire table that gives you warmth and isn't as harmful to the planet.
Accent Walls
Whether you have a sure idea about your post-renovation living space or not it's always beneficial to consider an accent wall. Why? Because accent walls give your home a new dimension by allowing you to contrast colors. The best part is they are fully flexible and you can change chameleon-like according to your moods.
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