Home should be a place that makes you feel comfortable, warm, and happy. Everybody has their own style or aesthetics, but a few general principles will help keep your home looking stylish and inspire relaxation.
Solid Wood Only
The cheap wooden knockoffs may look like the real thing in the ad, but anybody can tell the difference once it’s in your home. You can tell when something is made of plywood glued together or some other cheap alternative and when it’s real, solid hardwood.
The best handcrafted wood furniture in Ottawa and Southern Ontario will make your home feel as solid as pine, oak, or maple itself. Choose the stain and type of wood yourself and get a custom piece that elevates your home.
The quality and craftsmanship of genuine, handcrafted wooden furniture will radiate in your home, whether people are actively using it or are just in its presence. The presence of cheap, superficial materials that only look like real solid wood will impact how you and others feel in the space.
Plus, it’ll last years longer than the poorly built imitations. Buy it once and enjoy it for decades to come.
Light Matters
The same room can feel very different depending on how it’s lit, which has to do with the type and amount of light. Natural light is excellent, but not every room has it in abundance, and, of course, you can only get it during the day when the sun is out.
Be mindful of using warm, mellow bulbs that cast a softer glow than harsh, clinical-looking white light. One way to amplify what natural light exists in a room is by using mirrors strategically. Mirrors can make small rooms look larger, brighten dark rooms, and more.
Lighting affects mood, so approach this aspect of design thoughtfully.
The Right Placement
Sometimes, what really makes a physical space light up isn’t what’s in the room but where it’s located. This may be called “Feng Shui,” a Chinese word denoting the practice of arranging pieces in your living space so they make you feel balanced with the natural world.
If a room or a certain space feels a little off, try rearranging its elements. Sometimes, the key to solving a chess problem involves trying the moves you think you need to make, but in a different sequence. When it comes to interior décor, it’s all about shuffling things around physically.
Try moving some furniture around in unexpected ways and you just may hit on a great idea that just feels right. You don’t always know what the right arrangement is until you try it and feel what the room is like.
It’s natural for people to have their tastes and styles. Inevitable, even. Still, bear in mind these larger design principles about quality materials, ambient lighting, and the physical placement of objects and furniture in your home, and you’ll feel better and happier when spending time where you live.