How to Decorate Your Home Cohesively
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Most of the people don't decorate their entire home at the same time either due to it being time consuming or down right expensive. When decorating individual rooms or spaces in a home as time or the budget permits, it's easy to forget the big picture and end up with a not very cohesive décor or design throughout. It's worth taking out the time initially to plan out all areas of your home, then work on them one by one.
“Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love, brought together under one roof.”
— Nate BerkusThis poignant reminder highlights the art of curating a living space that embodies our passions and esteemed memories. At A Piece of My Glam Home, we celebrate this philosophy, encouraging you to weave your unique narrative not only through exquisite décor but also through the meaningful pieces that resonate with your personal journey.
If you are either starting out or would like to make changes to tell a cohesive story of your style, then here are some of the ways you can bring it all together:
First and foremost, use an appropriate color scheme throughout your home.
The color choice depends on your personal preference and style. What's more important is using a color that easily flows from room to room, especially for the connecting spaces.
If you would like to use different colors in different areas then try to stick to the same color temperature family with darker or lighter shades. What's important is that the main entrance, including the foyer, and whatever is visible as soon as you enter the home should have the same color. If you would like to add a variety to glam up your space, then you can create an accent wall (also known as the feature wall) using a complimentary color or a wallpaper.
You can create a vibrant look by creating an accent wall, however, you have to be very careful with your wall selection.
You should pick the wall that's the focal point of the room (where people's eyes first land upon entering the space) such as a fireplace mantle, the wall with the TV on or a big window with a view. Accent wall is not a good idea for a small room so only create that in a large room. You can also use the wall art or wall decorations, that flow well with the theme, to enhance the look.
Cohesive home flooring is as important as the wall color!
A well-chosen rug can act as a bridge between various design elements in a room, drawing together the colors of your furniture, wall art, and flooring.
It's very important to have the same flooring flowing from room to room. Similarly, if you use a combination of carpet and wood floors on the same level of your home, they should feature similar hues to avoid a disjointed appearance. Using complementary colors in adjacent spaces might create too much contrast and result in a disconnected look.
The crown moldings and baseboards don't have to exactly match each other. However, they should have the same depth visually. You can either use similar or different colors for each, but whatever you pick, it has to be the same throughout your home.
Styling your home interior!
Style is in the details—let your home reflect your unique touch!
There are so many options available in the market for home décor products and several different decoration styles to pick from such as modern, formal, tradition, etc. You don't necessarily have to pick one style. As an example, you can have an eclectic mix of modern and traditional styles (also known as the transitional style), as long as you create a cohesive look in your home. A cohesive look can be achieved by repeating colors and materials from one room to another. As mentioned previously, use wall paint in the same tone and fabrics in similar colors, but could have varying textures. Home décor items in the shared space don't have to match, but need to have similar properties such as the color, texture or dimension. You can choose one metal finish or mix metals for home décor accessories for a trendy contemporary look and repeat that in the connected spaces.
In the end, creating a cohesive home isn’t about matching every detail perfectly—it’s about curating a space that reflects your personality and tells your unique story. By thoughtfully choosing your color schemes, coordinating your flooring, and mixing décor styles with intention, you create an environment that flows seamlessly from room to room.
Embrace the journey of designing your home as a canvas for self-expression, and let every choice bring you one step closer to a space that truly feels like home.