Have you ever walked into a space and felt that something was wrong, but couldn’t pinpoint what it was? For way too long, my bedroom was like that. I liked the pieces individually, but it didn’t feel’me’. It was functional, yes–but where’s the warmth? Where was the personality?
I decided to reset my life this summer. I began by moving the dominant piece of the room, the sofa, to the hall. It was a bold decision, but it gave a new perspective. The room was stark and cold without the brown tones of the sofa. The black and white bedding and lamps, as well as the dresser, screamed warmth. I realized that the problem wasn’t with the pattern on the couch, but rather the fact that I hadn’t finished decorating.
I went back to my drawing board. I experimented and created mockups with shorter, brown lamps. They gave the sofa the warmth I wanted, and it finally felt like a part of the room. The problem was not the pieces, but that I had not completed my vision.
Why stop there? I know that I need a rug in brown tones to tie it all together. I’m looking for the perfect artwork to hang above the dressing table. These updates aren’t just about fixing up a room, they’re about creating an environment that feels like home.
Why not take a step away and reevaluate your own space? It’s possible that the problem isn’t with what you have, but what you lack. You can transform a chaotic room into a cohesive one by following a structured decorating approach.
“A finished space isn’t only styled, it’s an extension to your soul.”
