Getting right down to it, the holidays tend to make us focus on our families and enjoying a short break from responsibilities outside the home. That said, you should love what you do to your home during this time of year. Some prefer to place a motion-detecting singing Christmas tree near the door. Others may favor mistletoe over every doorway. Whatever it is you love to do, here are some tips or suggestions for how to possibly do them better!
Firstly, choose a color scheme for your home and stay consistent with it. Make sure that all of your holiday accents and decorations fall somewhere into that scheme so that you maintain a sense of cohesion and professionalism. Too many colors can become distracting, especially with respect to lighting. You could purchase decorative lights which fit your color scheme but, if your scheme changes from year to year, you will find yourself buying new lights rather frequently. To avoid this, invest in white lights as they go with everything and will not clash with an existing color palette you may have implemented.
Take the decoration to every room. This does not necessarily mean that you should have a full-sized tree in your shower, but rather bring a hint of the holidays to every corner of your home. Place festive little elements which fit into your scheme to the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, etc. Lastly, attempt to rearrange your living space to add a little bit of excitement and change for the holidays. Situate couches and other seating so that the focus of the room is the fireplace or tree.
Keep in mind that, above all else, you should do what makes you happy. Decorating your home is as much an act in satisfying yourself as it is in satisfying visitors. Make it so that there is never a dull moment in your home during this season – revamping your feelings of joy every time you step into another room.
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About Pamela O’Brien
With a life-long interest in art and design, Pamela followed her dream when she opened Room Redo in 1999. Through Room Redo — Fast, Fun and Fabulous Home & Office, Pamela works with a wide variety of residential and commercial clients. Her fresh and realistic approach makes an attractive environment and good design available for any budget.
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