You just need to look on social media to see some amazing interior design accounts that make everything look amazing. Designer furniture, lots of lovely clear surfaces that aren’t covered in toys. You might dream of having them, but one thing a lot of them have in common, they don’t look or feel very homely. They’re so perfect you don’t want to touch anything or feel very clinical.
When it comes to your family home, yes you want it to look stylish but also want it to look like home too, where you can be yourself, feel comfortable and spend time with your family.
Choose the right furniture
When you have a family, space is limited, so your furniture has to do double duty as both looking great and storing your things. Look for items with extra storage in them such as ottoman beds and footstools.
Make comfort a priority too. Choose a great couch that is big enough for you and your family to relax on and chat or watch a movie.
Put up personal items
It’s the little things that really turn a house into a home. Personalizing it with photos of family and friends, mementos, and artwork. Even those cheap little keepsakes you bring back from vacation. They may not be the most stylish, but they bring back memories of great family times. Put your children’s artwork up on the fridge and make it feel like a family lives there.
Think about flooring
There’s nothing like a luxurious carpet under your feet. It can make a house feel cozy and comfortable. But there are many pros and cons to having carpets in certain areas of the house. It is very popular to have wooden flooring in homes today, which looks fantastic but can be cold. Carpets can be difficult to keep clean and are expensive to replace when you decide to change looks.
Carpet areas where you can and for others, why use large rugs in order to create a stylish but comfortable atmosphere.
Choose warm lighting
Not all lightbulbs are created equal. Whether you’re using smart bulbs or traditional style ones, choose those that have a warming tone to them. Some have really harsh light and make you feel like you’re in a floodlit sports ground. Use lamps and dimmers in order to create the perfect lighting arrangement for your needs.
Add plants and flowers to your space
Adding some natural greenery and flowers to your home is good for you and the quality of air inside. Choose plants that thrive with the amount of light you can give them. If you don’t want to commit to looking after living plants, choose some great quality fake ones. There are some very good ones out there that you’ll need to touch to realize they aren’t real.
Takeaways
Creating your ideal family home can be a challenge. Balancing style and practicality are key to creating a space that you are proud of but also feels like a family home too.
