Decorating for Your Personality

Decorating your home is no easy feat. With so many different design styles, there’s a lot to consider when adding furniture and fixtures to your living spaces. Ultimately, however, your home should be reflective of who you are and what you like—you live in it every day, after all. So instead of just going along with what’s trendy, try out these tips for adding your personality to your home and creating spaces that you can feel the most comfortable in.

Consider your style

When decorating, you should always keep your preferences top of mind. What kinds of fabrics, colors, textures, and elements do you tend to gravitate toward in your daily life? If your wardrobe is mostly black-and-white, for example, you might enjoy having neutral decor or incorporating more Scandinavian design elements. Conversely, if you tend to dress in eclectic fabrics and colors, you may want to consider taking a more maximalist approach to your design. And if there are multiple people and personalities in your household, you can find ways to incorporate different styles so everyone can feel at home. Add bright pillows to an otherwise neutral living room, or mix in midcentury elements to a minimalist kitchen. Whatever you choose, it’s all about creating cohesive spaces.

Incorporate your hobbies

As you’re decorating your home, think about what you enjoy doing. Do you like to read, travel the world, or go to concerts? These hobbies are a part of what defines you, so find creative ways to incorporate those interests into your home decor. For instance, if you collect knickknacks from your travels, you could place them on shelves in your bedroom. Or if you love vinyl records, you could create a listening space within your living room where you can also display your collection. These little touches add personality to your spaces, telling a story about who you are and what makes you unique. And when you have friends or family over, they give you an opportunity to share these interests with them.

Decide how you want to feel in a space

Different decor aesthetics and colors can create varying vibes within a room. Bright colors like yellow, red, and orange are more energetic and can make a space feel lively and active. On the other hand, muted earth tones can create a sense of comfort and ease, making a space feel warmer and more welcoming. This means certain colors are more conducive to specific areas in your home since each room has a different purpose. For your kitchen, you could use vibrant colors and patterns to create more energy. In your main bedroom, you may want to lean more toward neutral colors to create a space of relaxation. By picking the right colors, you can ensure that your rooms work for you and help you feel more at home within them.

Don’t just copy others

It’s easy to see a home online and think, “I want that,” but someone else’s design isn’t necessarily going to be representative of you and your personality. If you simply mimic what one person has done, you may wind up feeling uncomfortable in your home. Instead, when designing a space, think about what you like rather than what’s popular online. Your home doesn’t have to look like it’s taken directly from a home magazine, so try to surround yourself with decor that will help you relax, unwind, and feel at peace and make you actually want to spend time in your living spaces. 

Have fun with it

At the end of the day, decorating comes down to one thing: What brings you joy? If a decoration or color makes you happy, don’t be afraid to bring it into your home. You can mix colors, patterns, and styles until you arrive at the perfect design for you. There’s no official rule book when it comes to decorating, so you can add as much of your personality into your home as you want. If you prefer a clean design, keep your decor minimal. If you’re a maximalist, add as many pieces and elements to your rooms as you see fit. Simply have fun with your decorating, and enjoy turning your house into a home.