5 ways to reinvigorate up your 4 walls
Get ready for the ultimate interior glow up
Text: Rachel L
We’ve all spent our fair share of time at home the last 18 months, with many of us desperate for a change of scenery. However, traveling or spending a day out aren’t the only ways to get fresh eye candy and inspiration. After all, everyone deserves a good makeover from time to time, including our humble abodes! If you’re looking to jazz things up at home, read on to find how you can give your 4 walls a pick-me-up.
1. Rearrange your furniture
A simple trick that won’t burden your wallet, rethinking your furniture layout is a great way to challenge yourself to be creative with what you already have. Shifting different pieces, such as your sofa or coffee table, could allow for a more open living space or allow you to play with the tones of each room. Just make sure you have enough help to do the necessary heavy lifting!
Changing up the layout of your house can boost the good Feng Shui in our homes as well. Sean Chan, Asia's leading Chinese metaphysics consultant in Chinese astrology and Feng Shui master, shares that we cannot simply “apply” good Feng Shui with supposed lucky colours and auspicious items, but altering our house layout, such as combining rooms or shifting doors, can help in creating a more suitable environment for you to thrive.
2. Add a splash of colour
Colour can go a long way in brightening the atmosphere and improving the overall look of your rooms. On top of that, there are also many fun ways to incorporate it. Take a weekend to explore the best local flower stores to spruce up your space with a beautiful bouquet or add a bit of style with some new homeware and decor. Including art pieces is also a wonderful means to add a touch of personality to your home – have fun hunting down the perfect piece or, if you’re willing to put in the time, creating one yourself is always an option.
3. Change your lighting
A study in 2015, involving a group of elderly participants, found that lighting had the ability to lift negative moods. A key aspect in home design, lighting plays a huge role in the ambiance and atmosphere of your home. When considering lighting, it is important to consider that brightness, hue, saturation and the direction of light all play a part in influencing emotions and transforming spaces. For example, a sense of privacy and intimacy can be evoked through low-level lighting positioned at activity areas with minimal perimeter lighting along the rest of the space.
4. Introduce a new scent
Incorporating a new scent can leave your home feeling fresher and cleaner instantly. While there are numerous ways to make your house smell amazing, we would recommend using natural products and methods instead of bringing out the hard chemicals. Essential oils offer a wonderful aroma and adding a few drops into your diffuser will fill your room with their fragrance, providing the perfect scents to help you unwind and relax. Other options– such as scented candles and wax melts– can also be considered.
5. Create a gallery wall
Besides functioning as a means of shelter, your home is also an expression of yourself. And what better way to exemplify this than to dedicate a whole wall to yourself. Whether you would like to feature photographs of treasured memories, posters you might have collected in the past, or the collection of keepsakes you’ve curated from previous travels, a gallery wall is a fun and exciting way to add touches of your unique personality to your abode.
