Living Large: 4 Decor Styles That Will Make Your House a Home

Your home is a reflection of you, so it’s important to make every decor decision count.

No matter if you’ve cultivated a solid style or are just moving out (and up!), it doesn’t hurt to find a little inspo to keep your space looking fresh, refined and all your own. Oh, and if you’re a living version of the meme about guys’ apartments and your space has only a TV on the floor and a couch you dragged in from the curb, we aren’t judging, but we just want to talk and maybe show you some of our favorite go-to decor vibes below. Whether you’re into a classic retro look or want your space to reflect what you’re into, we’ve got just the picks that will take your space to the next level.

Go Retro

You wish you were born in a different decade and spend your time sifting through dusty crates for the perfect vinyl gem. Or, maybe you’re just into the vintage look and want your space to channel that same groovy Disco Stu vibe. Well, look no further than vibrant geometric designs, vintage photos and desert horizons to get you in the ‘70s state of mind. To keep things from looking too busy, we recommend first settling on a color palette–pick a few hues you absolutely can’t live without–as the basis for your decor scheme so you can focus on the fun stuff like patterns and mediums when it comes to your prints.  

Less is More

You may have heard a thing or two about minimalism in this age of Marie Kondo and organizing your life, and for good reason. Restricting your decor to a limited color palette is a surefire way to streamline your space, but keep in mind this doesn’t necessarily mean going stark black and white if that’s not your thing. Neutrals and softer tones are your friends here and can add warmth to any space, while contrasting patterns in your art and throw pillows prevent the dreaded 2-D effect.

Back to Nature

Show off your love of the great outdoors when you’re, well, indoors by embracing warm colors and texture. We’re fans of scenic landscape views, organic shapes and a toasty color story like this one above. If you’re not quite sure where to start, think of your favorite hiking locations or dream getaway spots and start searching for your wall art under these terms. Art is always better when you can relate to it personally! Now, you’ll just need to decide whether the mountains, desert or big blue is more “you.”

City Living

If you’re more about the concrete jungle than greenery, we don’t blame you. Clean, sleek lines and sharp angles are just so chic and satisfying and architecture can serve as endless inspiration. Mix black and white street photography with geometric abstracts for the ultimate city cool look. While our preference lies with darker colors–black, gray, navy blue and maybe a pop of gold–you can really work this style into any existing decor scheme if you need a fresh pop of color.

Photos by Nicole LaMotte

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