Home Decor Themes Done Right
Decorating common sense says that theatrical and kitschy themes are a major no-no. Typically, coordinating accessories and tight color palettes are banished to seasonal flings or children’s room. This long-standing rule of sophisticated decor is understandable. Gimmicks and flamboyant furnishings tend to make a room feel impersonal and uncomfortable. Though it is always a good idea to keep things bright and fun, taking it over the top will make your house seem more like an amusement park than a personal space.
Let’s tackle three popular room themes in order to identify how things can go right in the face of so much wrong:
1. Patriotic Paradise
Some people may save their flags and patriotic home decor for the 4th of July, but others choose to show off their national pride year-round. There is nothing wrong with dedicating a little bit of your home to your home country, but overkill can be ruin even the most sincere tribute.
The iconic red, white and blues of patriotic decor is often why these prideful designs become overwhelming. These colors look grand on Old Glory, but can quickly be overused. Try to heavily edit the use of the flag and national colors by carefully choosing patriotic wall deco r. Don’t be tempted to buy every America-themed accessory you see. Choose pieces that fit the design undercurrent you’d like to establish with the theme (like shabby chic with antique or sleek modern with sparse pop art). Items that represent the armed forces or United States history can also recall Americana without overdoing it.
2. Under the Sea
Whether you’re a boater, fisherman (or woman) or just a lover of aquatic wildlife, chances are you’d like to inject some of your passion in your interior design. Aquarium and ocean themes are usually reserved for bathrooms, but they can be implemented tastefully in any room. Blue paint and fabrics, pictures of beach scenes, and live fish can transform the space into a soothing reminder of your time in the water.
Your personality will keep your marine fantasy from becoming just another fish-themed room. Choose coordinating items that fit into your idea of what the look should be. Personally, I think a Japanese-inspired water theme could yield a tranquil yet bold space. Identify a simple, but strong point of view in order to put your own spin on things.
3. Jungle Love
Animal prints and rough materials have long been acceptable tools in the arsenal of interior decorators. These touches can do wonders for rooms that need a taste of the exotic, but too often, they are used to fashion rooms that look like recreations of Tarzan movie sets.
If you find yourself yearning for a jungle hideaway in your home, stay away from the safari clichés. The room should feel rich and moody. Keep the lighting dramatic. Use layers of fabric and sweeping lines to create the feeling of being surrounded by trees. Though it may be tempting to implement foliage, remember that plastic plants usually make things feel unauthentic. Of course, you can always lighten things up for a wild nursery .
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