The new year offers a clean slate to redefine, experiment and go all out with your personal style. So if you’ve been wanting to change things up when it comes to your home interiors, here are the new year resolutions you need to make!
1. Set your intentions
For your home to reflect where you are in life, you must first set your intentions for the lifestyle you’re trying to cultivate. If your goal is to live a purposeful lifestyle not bound by things, then start with Marie Kondo-ing your home. You can personalise it through addition of personalised accessories such as artwork, collections and photographs, or heirlooms that tell a story of the bygone eras. If you wish to host and entertain your loved ones, maybe a change in the layout of your home is all you need.
2. Make sustainable and eco-conscious choices
If one of your goals is to manage and reduce your carbon footprint, interior design offers many avenues to do it. Get creative with the use of materials, repeating elements throughout the house to reduce waste, adding green spots in the house and large windows with insulated glass for easy thermal regulation are some of the ways you can reduce your impact on the environment. Additionally, repeating elements throughout the house like so also helps create a cohesive design story.
3. Don’t be afraid to experiment
Self-expression and experimentation in home interiors is a huge trend this year as people try to establish their new normal. If you’re in the same boat, try adding pops of colour, mixing styles and materials, refurbishing heirloom pieces and incorporating various shapes to add visual interest.
4. Add a unique touch
There are many ways to add a signature look to your home. One way to do it is to incorporate local, artisanal handicrafts to your décor. If you like to keep changing things up, add a variety of Indian textiles to your collection of bedding, throws, drapes and more. There is a huge variety to choose from- block-print, bandhani, kota silk, etc. You can source your ceramics for accessories from the local potters or commission a local artist to design a wallpaper or mural for you.
We can help you achieve your design goals, reach out to us for a free consultation at wecare@arrivae.com. If you’d like more tips on how to upgrade your home interiors, visit our blogs for expert tips.