Picking Your Home’s Theme

After purchasing a new house, a lot of people go into decorating their home with a specific theme in mind. This, I can say, is a great idea. The thing is, that early period in owning the home is a very tiny portion of time in which you’re actually living in it, so it doesn’t account for all the stuff you accrue as you continue to live in that house.

What I’m getting at is that the theme you once were shooting for when decorating your home is likely long gone once time has moved on. Your house eventually may become invisible, in a sense, especially if you grow into a comfortable routine that requires you to do nothing to keep the place up to date.

That’s the time that you know an update is needed, though. You need to return to the theme you once chose or seek implementing a new one. No, not every single item in your abode needs to fit perfectly under the theme you’re looking for, but having some main fixtures in each room makes it easier to stick to the setting you’re going for.

Here are a few common themes to shoot for with some examples of aspects that can be staples in your house for each theme.

Rustic.

Rustic is all the craze nowadays where I’m from. From old tin antiques to tattered barnwood signs, you’re sure to know what this theme looks like when pulled off well. Oftentimes, you’ll see a lot of faux sticks adorning the rusted looking pieces of metal that go in rustic-themed houses, as distressed wood is accentuates the rust-colored metal quite well.

Wood.

While wood isn’t necessarily a theme, it’s a material that can tie so many things together. A lot of people love having wooden dinner tables or wooden dressers and bed frames, so if you choose to use wood in certain rooms in your house, make sure to match the wood or contrast it sharply. Having shades of wood that are kind of similar but not can really throw off the vibe of a room.

Additionally, the natural light that comes in through big windows and reflects off of different types of wood can be beautiful and complement other themes you have going on in a nearby room.

Natural.

I’d have to say this is my theme of choice. Natural differs from rustic in that a house with a natural theme has more plants, earthy colors, and even dirt/soil looking things. Muted wood, autumn colors, and minimalistic metal is the key here. Of course, natural theme begets the use of natural lighting, too, so having open windows within this type of room really sets everything off nicely.

The wood you do end up using in a natural-themed house shouldn’t be finished or glossy but rather simplistic and reminiscent of wooded areas. Greys, browns, and mossy greens abound in a natural theme.