Simplify your Home Interior
Our lives are filled with daily chores, deadlines, noise and lots of visual stimulation. Your home is a place to shut out the world and relish your privacy. The best way to achieve a well thought out interior is to simplify. All too often I see homes that are filled with too much stuff, mostly clutter. By removing furniture, accessories and knickknacks that no longer are of use or in style you will be on your way to a simplified environment. This is a difficult thing to do because most people don’t want to get rid of their stuff. If you were to tackle one room at a time you could eliminate boxes of things from your house. Take your unused good items to the Salvation Army or give them to friends who can use them. In most cases this unnecessary clutter is easily forgotten when it is gone.
Once you eliminate all of your unused possessions you will have much more room to move around in your new refreshed space. The next step will be to make use of what is left.
Create a cozy interior by having soft lighting that creates varying light levels. One overhead light fixture will cast single shadows that are very unpleasant. General overall lighting can be as simple as a torchiere or more permanent as recessed lighting or wall sconces. However, to obtain a more interesting room, incorporate a few lamps with different wattage bulbs to create contrast and interest. Always have at least one area in a room where you can sit and read with good lighting.
After you have removed all of your unused stuff, simplified your furnishings and added varying light sources you will have a comfortable and relaxed interior that you can enjoy. |
Steve
Burgess Visual Arts
