Top 5 Home Decorating Items
The home is the place where we go to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, so it’s important to keep your home decorated in a way that helps you unwind while adding some of your personality to the space. As your home continues to be decorated over time, it’s important to think about how all of these decorations work together in order to maintain consistency throughout the
space. Here are the top 5 home decorating items that every homeowner should have!
Lighting
Lighting is one of those little home-decor details that can have a huge impact. Lighting not only improves mood and design aesthetics, but also has a powerful effect on productivity and mental health. If you’re thinking about remodeling or just looking to change things up, consider these lighting options: LED lights. These days, LEDs are everywhere from home decor to flashlights—and for good reason. They offer an array of advantages over traditional bulbs, including longer lifespans (which means less time spent changing out burned-out bulbs), lower energy costs (LEDs use less power than incandescent lightbulbs) and smaller size (which means they fit in smaller fixtures).
Mirrors
Mirrors can make a space look bigger and brighter. If you’re looking to add more light to a room without breaking your budget, consider adding a mirror to one of your walls. Though they typically come in small sizes, adding a wall-length mirror will reflect more light throughout your room, making it seem brighter and larger than it actually is.
A large mirror also gives any room visual interest—they're an inexpensive way to make changes that bring new life into your space. While you can find larger mirrors at home decor stores or even some large appliance stores like Lowe's or Home Depot, why not venture outside of home improvement for a unique item? Check out thrift shops, flea markets, or yard sales to find a vintage mirror with character (and save yourself some money).
Paint and Wallpaper
Painting and wallpapering is one of those things that seems like a quick and easy do-it-yourself project until you actually get started. Painting can be messy, and it often requires several coats of paint before you’re happy with your final result. While using a roll of wall paper can seem like an easy way to cover up your home decorating blunders, in reality it takes serious patience to apply wallpaper correctly.
It’s not worth risking a botched job on an important aspect of your home decor just to save time or money; if you’re planning on painting or papering, leave it to the professionals. You may pay more for their services, but chances are you’ll spend less in time and frustration. For a quality paint job or well-applied wallpaper, consider hiring someone who knows what they’re doing—and then relax while they do it for you.
Pots, Pans and Utensils
Your kitchen isn’t complete without pots, pans and utensils. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting out in cooking, there are items that every home should have. The first item is a knife set: To get
your cooking started right, you will need a good knife set with different kinds of knives—from paring knives to large butcher knives. They may seem pricey at first, but they will pay for themselves quickly
as they keep their edge much longer than cheaper brands and can make easy work of tasks like chopping vegetables.
A cast iron skillet is another great addition to any kitchen. These skillets conduct heat evenly so foods cook evenly and won’t burn if you leave them unattended on the stovetop.
The other two items are optional, but handy nonetheless: A coffee grinder gives you fresh ground coffee beans for each pot of coffee instead of buying pre-ground bags from a store. This way, your coffee tastes fresher since it hasn't been sitting around on shelves for weeks before getting into your cup. Another option is an ice cream maker which lets you create delicious homemade ice cream without an expensive machine that takes up space in your kitchen cabinets. There's nothing better than fresh homemade ice cream!
Curtains, Blinds or Shutters
Interior decoration is often overlooked, and yet it can completely change a room. A great way to make your house more livable, cozy and comfortable is with a new set of curtains, blinds or shutters. These pieces come in an array of colors and styles and are sure to update any room in your home! If you need more convincing, just think of how much more light these could let into your rooms. They’re great at blocking out sunlight while still letting you enjoy those beautiful summer nights when it’s warm enough
to leave windows open.
Just think about how much cooler your house will be if it stays dark for longer periods of time! Curtains, blinds and shutters are also great for keeping sound from seeping through your walls. With so many benefits to choosing interior decorating items over other options like paint or wallpaper, there’s no reason not to pick one up today!
