DECOR

Decor, refers to the aesthetic components used to make your home more attractive and visually appealing. It is inclusive of physical items and objects, such as furniture, art, and accessories, placement of physical items and objects, and room colors and materials which include flooring, wall coverings, window coverings, and ceilings. That is a lot to take in. However, are crucial to the feel of  your home.

Thinking about those items mentioned, you do not have to spend lots of money to find items that resonate with you. You can find nice decorative items gently used at thrift stores, antique shops and your stores you regularly frequent. I remember when I had to start over, I would find little trinkets in stores I frequented and sometimes would receive items as gifts from my friends, family or acquaintances. It is so easy to fall into the trap of having an expensive looking home. When starting over, it is not always possible and you have competing priorities that may upstage your desire to buy more expensive items.

FURNITURE

How does furniture fit into the subjects discussed above. Well we need furniture for sleeping, sitting, storage and a host of activities in our homes.  Furniture adds comfort and organization to our space. When we are starting over from a clean slate, we may or may not have access to furniture items and may have to buy things from thrift stores or receive donated items from family and friends and that is okay. You can take those items make them your own. You can change the fabric with a fabric that you like or even paint or stain the piece. By making your furniture items the way you see fit gives you a sense of pride and ownership.