10 Ways to Add More Beauty to Your Home

When we surround ourselves with beauty it elevates the everyday!

Have you ever stepped into a beautiful space…maybe a chic hotel lobby or a unique historic house…and instantly felt your mood lift? All of a sudden you are smiling and you feel compelled to move more gracefully or you find that your creativity blossoms and ideas come easier.

Most of us agree that an interior holds energy. It can give us a feeling and even improve our mood, making us feel more creative, more grounded, or even more at peace. And yet when it comes to our own homes we forget the very real impact our surroundings have on our mood and zest for life. You may be bogged down in the daily hustle and bustle and feel reluctant to add one more thing to your list or maybe you are stymied by renovations and trying to decorate a space perfectly.

If we don’t take time to cultivate a beautiful home then we are neglecting the environment that most impacts our daily lives. Further we deprive ourselves of a very real means of happiness and simple joy.

So whether you are in your forever home or a rented apartment…in love with your space or in a transition phase take time to consider the aesthetics of your home and everything you bring into it.

Let go of the mirage of perfection – beauty is not about perfection! I’m not encouraging you to strive for a perfect home. More often than not beauty feels unexpected. It is a little unruly and undone.

Yes, I’m totally on the romanticize your life train, and I want you to start by surrounding yourself with beauty.

Here are 10 ideas to cultivate beauty in your home:

No.1 Elevate the Aesthetics of Your Dining Habits

Pour coffee in a pretty mug.

Get out the fine china for more than holidays.

Try plating your food like a restaurant would.

Set the table with pretty linens and light some candles.

No.2 Indulge in Little Luxuries

For me fresh flowers are an instant mood booster, and I love to place them on my dining room table and nightstand where I see them.

Think about the other little indulgences that make you smile and add beauty to your home. Maybe it’s a scented candle or a new house plant. What would you gift someone as a hostess gift if you went to their house for dinner? Gift yourself one of those little happies.

No.3 Invest in Original Art

No matter what the state of my house from the chaos of a two year old, there are paintings in every room I can gaze at and escape into. Don’t underestimate the power of beautiful art to brighten your home and improve your mood.

No.4 Declutter and Organize

Clutter is visual noise that makes a space feel discordant. Spend some time decluttering and organizing spaces to better enjoy the furnishings and decor you already have!

No.5 Embrace Color

Color is one of the most impactful mood boosters. Decorate your home in the colors you love!

If you don’t know where to start, think about the natural landscapes you love best: mountains, beaches, etc. Play on the natural color schemes that soothe you and feel inspiring.

No.6 Bring in Nature

A little dish filled with seashells.

A beautiful palm tucked in a corner.

A landscape painting.

A big bowl of green apples.

A beautiful floral pattern.

No.7 Let the Light In

You know that time of day when the light hits just right in your favorite room? Embrace that light and find ways to improve the lighting in other areas of your house.

Just say no to fluorescents and most overhead lighting.

No.8 Walk on Beauty

What you put under your feet at home can have a huge impact on how beautiful a space feels to live in.

I always opt for Oriental rugs in beautiful patterns and colors wherever possible – they look gorgeous and feel divine to walk on!

No.9 Choose Natural Materials

Beauty is not just seen; it is also felt. The hand feel of natural materials like linen, silk, wool, cotton, wood, and leather is always more beautiful than synthetic.

This selection is particularly important in spaces you want to feel cozy and comfortable – the sofa, your bed, and other lounging areas.

No.10 Patina is Beauty

Handmade, timeworn!

There is nothing like bringing in an antique that was made with craft and treasured over decades to add beauty to your home.

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I hope you feel inspired by this list to cultivate beauty in your home! A few small efforts everyday can have a huge impact on how you feel in your home and elevate everyday living.