Hello Lovely Dreamers!
Today I wanted to talk to you about making any space, whether that being your bedroom, your office/workspace or any room in your house, your own. It is essential to get inspiration from our own environments. This blog post will probably be particularly beneficial for those of you who live in a shared house or with parents, and only really have one room which you can call your own personal space. If you are a student, be sure to check out my Freshers Tips & Advice after you've finished reading this post.
Zones
I like to divide my room into zones which all tie together under one main theme and colour scheme, this is particularly advisable for open-plan living spaces, or student bedrooms in which you do all your relaxing AND all your work in. Remember that your sleep space is your relaxation zone, so, even though we are all guilty of this, you should never actually do your work sitting on your bed. Have a distinct desk area and make it your own with lighting, storage pots and stationary. Keeping your spaces tidy and organised will mean that they feel clear from distractions and help you get into work mode when at your desk, or relaxation mode when on your bed.
Wall Decor
I cannot stand a plain magnolia wall with nothing on it. If you are minimalist, and you don't like having too much on your walls, then that's totally fine too, but there is a way to hang things without them becoming too invasive and over-crowded. Having one simple notice board with a few things pinned to it, a couple of posters or a string of photographs can instantly transform a room from something bland and generic to something personal and homely. Use adhesive hooks and velcro if you do not want to damage your walls.
Soft Furnishings
From experience, I've come to the realisation that cushions are mostly preferred by women, but if you don't like having loads of colourful, snuggly, cosy cushions on your bed to recline into, that doesn't mean you are banished from all soft furnishings. Invest in a wall hanging, some calming curtains, nice bedding or a soft blanket and put one large rug or several small rugs on your floor in each distinctive zone. I, for one, am not a fan of my bedroom carpet. It's a dark red carpet with dappled patterns and swirls of black. The colour scheme works, but my carpet works much better with a contrasting champagne coloured rug on top. Instead of my room being plain, the carpet works as a dark frame to the lighter items in the room and averts attention to the decor and furnishings.
Accessories
Accessorizing your space is probably the most important thing of all. If you live in a rented house or student halls, adding personal touches in the form of accessories might be one of very few options. But fear not, for there are so many ways you can personalise your space to make it feel like home. Buy lamps and fairy lights and place them in each zone, get some lovely storage pots (trust me, mugs are not the best pen pots), print off your favourite photos and place them in frames or use some string and pegs to make a washing line of memories. Invest in some cute niknaks and ornaments to add a bit of cuteness in the tiniest of areas. For example, my TV stand contains an elephant, a dog, a turtle and an owl in miniature, although they are not to scale!
I really hope you can take something from this blog post, whether it be a drastic change like re-decorating or something more subtle like having a specific zone for working in! Let me know in the comments if you do try and of these and how you have found them.
Once again take care and thank you for reading!
Peace and love xo
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Accessorizing your space is probably the most important thing of all. If you live in a rented house or student halls, adding personal touches in the form of accessories might be one of very few options. But fear not, for there are so many ways you can personalise your space to make it feel like home. Buy lamps and fairy lights and place them in each zone, get some lovely storage pots (trust me, mugs are not the best pen pots), print off your favourite photos and place them in frames or use some string and pegs to make a washing line of memories. Invest in some cute niknaks and ornaments to add a bit of cuteness in the tiniest of areas. For example, my TV stand contains an elephant, a dog, a turtle and an owl in miniature, although they are not to scale!