Most homeowners go through a redecoration project every 2 to 3 years. That doesn’t sound like all that often when you look at it like that, but that’s quite the short turnaround for home improvements!
And there could be all kinds of reasons why these projects happen so often, from needing to convert the space for a new family member to putting your own office in so you can work from home.
But there’s one incredibly frustrating reason we should highlight here: you’re regularly changing your home’s decor because you’re never truly happy with the result!
Not only is that an expensive turn of events, but it’s also so boring to have to deal with too! You know one day you’re going to walk into a room and hate it, and need to customize the look and layout all over again.
So let’s try and change it once and for all. If you’re sick of having to change your space to suit the mood, here’s how to make some lasting decor improvements you’ll always love.
Try to Avoid Design Trend Hype
If you’re always changing your home to fit the current trend, the latest fad, or even just the season, you’re doing both yourself and the space a disservice.
Following the hype is fun at the moment, for sure, but it’s a lot of work to keep undoing and going over. And when it comes to your home itself, you’re constantly reworking the decor and not letting it really breathe!
Of course, it can be very difficult to ignore inspiration as it strikes. If someone on social media gives their bedroom a makeover, it’s easy to compare the space, find their one better, and feel compelled to make a change.
But try to stay focused on how many times this kind of thing has happened, and how many changes you’ve made since. It’s clear that you’re just wasting your own time here!
Look Back for Patterns
Whenever you’ve made a change to your home in the past, is there anything every project has had in common? Look back on them – as far as you can remember them all – and think about what you were feeling, thinking, and wanting at the time.
This is where you can discover the common decor themes that seem to really appeal to you, as well as the most common motivation behind your redecoration projects. Working out either of these things will really help you to make some more lasting decor changes!
After all, you’ll either get an insight into what makes the mood strike (so you can prepare for it), or a peek into what kind of interior design is always on your mind (and use that to decorate for the last time!).
Focus on Impact Over the Aesthetic
Once upon a time, you bought dark blue paint for the bathroom. You took a weekend to get the project done and dusted, and once you stood back, that seed of doubt immediately started to grow.
You bought bright yellow cushions to go on your sofa, what with it being a duller grey. But now you’ve been sitting against them for a couple of months, you think they’re a bit too loud and gaudy.
Situations like these occur when we focus on the aesthetic (color, style, pattern) more than the impact (the decor issue we’re trying to solve). And we always know what we’re really after, but it can be hard to bring that consciously to mind.
That bathroom paint needed to be dark to contrast the white bathroom fixtures and bright lighting. Those cushions needed to be colorful and bright to give the living room more vibrance. Both times you knew the impact you were after!
And that’s why it’s a good idea to forget about the purely aesthetic factors when you’re decorating. Instead, think about what a space is missing, and get down to the real core reason for it.
If a room is a little too much on the overexposed side, the lighting probably needs to change. Fixing a few top luxury timeless brass wall lights around the walls will make the lighting a lot softer. And these kinds of fixtures can match with any interior design, so it doesn’t matter what colors you’re using already.
Similarly, if a room is missing a bit of color, you don’t necessarily need a bold bloom to make it seem more lively! Lighter, more pastel colors can work just as well.
Make Temporary Changes to See How You Feel
Temporary decor changes should always come before permanent ones, whether you have an issue with constantly changing your space or not.
They make all the difference in the amount of time and energy we put into home projects by simply highlighting how good or bad the idea is in the first place!
It’s why paint tester pots exist, and why there are apps that let you revisualize your space. Check first, see if you’re happy, and only proceed when you’re sure.
And there are plenty more ways to make temporary changes, from sticking on wallpaper you can peel off again, to putting an armchair on the other side of the room before you move the whole three piece sofa suite.
Find Your Perfect Interior Decor Once and for All
Changing your space all the time is tiring, time-consuming, and it leaves you feeling less accomplished than you’d really like. But seeing as you kind of hate the way your home looks, you can’t really ignore the urge to start all over again!
That’s why you need to focus on making decor changes that’ll stand the test of time.
To do that, you need to understand a few things about what you like, the way you operate, and the desired effect you’re really after. It might take some time, but it’s important!
And remember, there’s no harm in getting a bit of temporary wallpaper stuck up to see if you do actually like it!
