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Making Your Home Your Own—5 Suggestions for Personalizing Your House
There’s a difference between a house and a home. A house is just a building that people could live in. It could belong to anyone. A home, on the other hand, is owned by one specific family that has stamped it with their own personality and family history. You may feel that your house currently doesn’t feel like much of a home. It might lack any reflections of your family’s personalities or preferences or it might feel sterile and distant. Thankfully, you can change that.
Add Wall Murals to Children’s Bedrooms
Your children’s bedrooms should reflect their personalities. One easy way you can do this is by installing exciting and visually impressive wall murals. You can find wall murals of dinosaurs, jungles, castles, spaceships and more. This can be a great way to bond with your children. Discuss with them what kind of bedroom they would like to have. Take them shopping for murals or posters and see what gets them excited. You might own the house, but your children do have to live in it. Let them have a say in what their space looks like.
Photo by Buckingham Interiors + Design LTD
Install Custom Windows
One part of the structure of a home that helps give it a lot of personality is the windows. If your windows are unattractive or just old, you may want to consider replacing them for newer models in styles you better appreciate. In fact, you could install one of a kind custom home windows designed to your own specifications. Whether you want your window panes to be a rich brown wood, or a vibrant splash of color, you have the ability to decide. As you consider how you should change your windows, you should consider practical concerns, such as how cold your home might get. Windows add a great deal of aesthetic value, but that will feel less important if your heating bill rises dramatically or if you can’t get the fresh air you need.
Install New Siding
Another way to revamp the look of your house is to install new siding. If the siding is old, it may be a wise idea regardless. Needing to repaint your home too frequently or finding dry rot can be a sign that your siding needs to be replaced. There are many different options for different colors, textures and designs to choose from. For example, you could give your home a natural, cool look with a stone veneer or get a cheap and easily cleaned vinyl siding. New siding can absolutely transform the look of your home’s exterior. Even just a new coat of paint can revitalize a home’s appearance.
Photo by Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Create Topiaries
You should also consider the fact that your yard is also part of the visual appeal and personality of your home. This is known as curb appeal, and it’s a big factor in people’s first impressions of a home. One way to produce great curb appeal is to create topiaries from bushes and shrubs in recognizable shapes. You can get really creative and create another world with some hedge trimmers. Utilizing your yard space can really make your home sing.
Head to an Antique Store
You also need to consider the interior design of your home. If it looks a little barren and lacking in aesthetic, head to some local antique stores. You’re likely to find many pieces that really reflect your own personality at bargain prices. Antique furniture and antiques used as décor can really breathe some life into your house. With the onset of online stores, it can be easier to find something that fits your exact vision. However, you might miss out on the wonderful surprise that antique and thrift stores can provide. Open your mind and you might find something unexpected that puts your entire ensemble together.
A house isn’t a home until you make it into one. If you think your house is lacking personality, try to add your own touches and reflections of your family’s preferences. Consider big changes, such as siding or yard renovation, and small things, such as a lamp from an antique stores or a unique painting. It is yours after all. Make the most of it so you can really enjoy living in your home.
