What's more, while we all like to keep up with the trends, how we look should reflect how we feel about ourselves and who we are as individuals. High street trends form the basis of many stylish looks, but it's the personal finishing touches which really set us apart from the crowd. More than that, they allow us to express ourselves and prevent us from feeling like clones.
More and more, we are seeing this trend for the individualisation of trends transferring to interiors. While choosing a colour from the Dulux palette will ensure that your walls are contemporary and stylish, adding personal touches to other areas of your interior can truly make your home feel like your own.
How you go about personalising your home will of course depend on your tastes, your style and what you want your home to say about you, but to get the cogs of inspiration turning, here are some ideas:
- Make a feature of something you love. For example, the gift shops in art galleries and quirky interiors stores sell wrapping paper which is simply too beautiful to be used as wrapping for any gift. Pieces featuring art deco designs, vintage maps and vintage books are visually stunning. Why not create a feature of these inexpensive, yet beautiful, pieces by placing them in large frames throughout your home?
- An eclectic mix of old and new can create a unique and stylish interior. Why note combine contemporary Dulux colours painted on your walls with vintage plates or inexpensive paintings picked up at flea markets or in charity shops?
- To inject a bit of colour into your home, why not fill a vase with colourful glass stones or ribbons?
- If you are embracing the trend for all things avian, buy a decorative bird cage and paint in your favourite easycare satinwood colour. Make a feature of this beautiful piece by hanging from a piece of ribbon in a complementary colour, or placing on a shelf or sideboard.
- Find posters for favourite films of yesteryear online and frame them where guests will see. These can be a great talking point and conversation starter at dinner parties.
- Turn a generic piece of wooden furniture into a truly individual gem, by transforming with a stylish shade from the Dulux easycare satinwood paint range.
Of course, individuality comes from within. How your add your own personal stamp to your home will depend on your likes, dislikes and inspiration, but hopefully these ideas will help get your creative juices flowing.
