If you stop to think about it, the homes that offer the most joy to visit are the ones who are true expressions of those who live there.
You may already have the basics - the furniture, the lighting, upholstery, and maybe a few small accessories. Do theses elements properly reflect who you are?
If not, think about what hobbies or interests you like to share with the people you know. Think of your home as a way to visually showcase what inspires you.
Imagine for a moment, a guest - any, it doesn't matter who - touring your "dream home." What do they see? Do they look straight ahead to see the latest artistic find? Or do they wander to the edges of the room to admire your collection of trinkets from your world travels sitting on your vintage end tables?
These are good questions to ask when decorating the more public or common areas of your home, but for the more personal spaces, like bedrooms or offices, think about how you want to feel at the end of the day or when you're doing work. If you like to sit quietly and read at night before bed or in the morning before taking off, you may want to use soft, inviting colors and fabrics. If your day begins before the alarm goes off, and you roll out of bed to do one hundred push-ups, you would probably prefer furnishings that are conducive to your busy lifestyle; maybe organize your items so that you can easily move out of the room and into the world beyond.
Take a look at these unique and personalized rooms from Apartment Therapy.
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