By MJ Stearns
ROOM Real Estate
As much as we want to decorate our homes for our own pleasure and taste, creating a great first impression for guests is important as well. You can tell a lot about a person by just peeking into his home. The style and decoration will reflect what kind of people live in a house.
Entryway / Foyer
When people step into your house, the first thing that they will notice is your entryway or foyer. It will set the mood and ambiance for your guests so it is important that they instantly feel welcome and comfortable in your home. Your entryway does not need to be grand to make a good impression. Sometimes less is even more. Just make sure that the walls, colors, lighting, and decor are all aligned to form an amazing overall look atmosphere.
Decorate with large plants
Placing large plants inside your home definitely creates a statement. They are minimalistic yet they have that elegant and appealing effect. It keeps your home looking fresh and alive while also functioning as an accent piece to your furniture and walls. Think about what type of plant fits the style of your home. Think about which spot in a room needs a little bit of brightening up. Try to look at it from different perspectives and experiment on different placements before finally deciding on the best spot. Make sure that the spot does not look cluttered and that it creates a look that pleases you.
Choose the right lighting
Lighting is a significant part of your home. It sets the overall mood and feel of an area. Make sure that your living area is well-lit for it to feel bright and lift up the mood of the people at home. Various kinds of lighting can also transform the atmosphere of your home. You can easily set the mood for every visitor through the right lighting. If you will be having dinner with your long-time friends, you can use warm yellow lighting to create an intimate and inviting atmosphere for your guests. It’s all up to you. You can even explore adding pendant lights to your home as an additional accent that will surely put your guests in awe.
Decide on a color scheme
To make the elements of your home look unified, decide on a color scheme. This is a good starting point as you can carefully choose the furniture and decor that will surely complement your interior. Choose a color scheme that will reflect your personality since this will be the basis of your overall design. Stick with a two or three-tone color palette so you can play with the shades of the color you have chosen. Make sure to choose colors that go well with each other since our main objective is to create harmony within your space. Tip: Use warm tones for living areas and choose cool and restful tones like blue or green for the bedrooms.
