Everything is perfect; you splurged on expensive furniture, the finest fabrics, the newest design trend, but you still feel like something's missing with your space. When designing your home, it is important to put into consideration your experiences, the places you have been that inspired you, basically your inner self to let you come up with something that you will feel content and happy with.
Here are three things your home décor should always reflect according to Apartment Therapy:
Yourself (and your family)
Maybe you found your friend's apartment cool and you are tempted to steal some design ideas. But, before you do that, you have to remember to put your personality, taste, and style, above every other influence along with that of the people you live with. Sure you can get inspiration from magazines, HGTV, or a friend's place, but at the end of the day, you should always go with your gut and to aesthetics which you feel strongly about.
Where you're from
Your home is an extension of yourself, and that being said, it should reflect your heritage, culture, and values. If you stick to what speaks to you, you will create an atmosphere that you are proud and comfortable with. Incorporate unique pieces related to your heritage and pique interest - that's a good way to start conversations and draw people in. It would be nice to come home and wake up to that remind you of who and what you are and where you are from.
Where you live
When designing your home, it is vital to establish that sense of place; something that is prominent or dominant in area. Building a beach themed house will not really make sense if you live in a mostly desert location; you need to know when to not really take a risk. Begin in the outside with your landscape; it can help dictate your home's general theme. If you are unsure, you can check out the most common design styles of homes in the area. Another way is to look at decors of local restaurants; they usually speak of the popular themes in a certain city or state.
