DIY Home Decor Makeover
Do you have a corner of your home that you just don’t know what to do with? Does it need a home decor makeover?
Here, you will find tips on how to give your basic home decor a makeover to make people go “wow!”.
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Before and After Home Edition
Secretary Desk Makeover
The very first step in a home decor makeover is starting with a clean space. I took the tired old dresser out of the space and took the shelf off the wall.
(You can see the dresser makeover in this blog post.)
Home Decor Makeover Tip: Start with a clean space.
Once the space was clean and empty, I took a minute to decide what the space would best be used for. What I needed was a space to house all my electronics, blogging supplies, a few toddler games, and diapers.
Once I decided on the purpose, I realized a secretary desk would be perfect for the space. It would house, organize, and hide everything that needed a home and be a beautiful addition to the little corner of my home.
You can find my blog post on my secretary desk makeover here.
Home Decor Makeover Tip: Figure out what you need the space to be used for.
Home is in the Details
Making your house feel like a home is all about the details you put into it and the people you love.
Your family photos, heirlooms, the colors you choose, and all those small knick-knacks that have meaning to you.
One of my favorite things to add personality to my home is by creating my own artwork (which is easier than you might think! You can find my blog post on another canvas makeover by clicking here.) The artwork above my secretary desk is a piece I made myself, and because I created it, I was able to incorporate the color I painted our fireplace.
When you look at the photo of my little corner of my home you will find the colors of greens, blues, and whites. Those colors are reflected throughout the rest of my house.
Home Decor Makeover Tip: Choose colors for your space that align with the overall color scheme of your home.
Tips for Giving a Space a Makeover
Tip 1: Mix Metals
Mixing your metals will help you achieve a more high design look to your home.
For example, you can see that I have both silver and gold in this one corner of my home. I think it adds depth and is more interesting for the eye.
I do recommend not overdoing it with metals, though. The general rule in mixing metals is to limit yourself to no more than 3 different metals in one space. But ultimately it is your home, so you do what is pleasing to your eye and your taste.
Tip 2: Add a Plant
In my opinion, greenery is a must in any home! Whether you go for real or faux plants (for both the plant lovers and the plant killers out there!), adding greenery breathes life into a space.
For example, I added a tall, skinny snake plant (her name is Pam, in case you are wondering) to the top of my secretary desk. This not only adds the greenery I wanted but also introduces different dimensions to the space, drawing your eye up instead of focusing in one spot.
Tip 3: Add Mood Lighting
Lighting can truly transform a space and make it feel special.
It can create a bright,airy feel or a soft, moody ambiance.
In this corner of my home, I added a picture light that highlights the artwork that I created for the space and provides soft, mood lighting that matches the overall vibe of my living room. It’s like the room is giving you a warm hug.
(If you like the picture light, it is linked here.)
Tip 4: Thrift your Decor
I absolutely love thrifting my home decor! I have two reasons for this.
1. It helps me save money. 2. It allows me to find more unique, curated pieces for my home.
DIY Home Decor Makeover
Anybody can give their home decor a makeover!
I hope these tips will inspire you to give your own space a fresh, new look!
