Every housewife strives to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in her home. Today, a popular trend is making home decorations with your own hands.
Most often this is done on the eve of the holidays - decorating the house together brings family members closer together. So, how to create original and beautiful home decorations with your own hands?
Basic styles and directions of decor
What should you do to decorate the interior of your home? First, choose the style you like and stick to it so that the house does not look ridiculous and tasteless.
Modern designers identify several common decor styles where handmade decorations fit well:
- ethnic style - the use of ancient objects that are characteristic of the people of a given area. Basically, this style involves the use of wooden materials;
- loft – characterized by simple natural materials (leather, wood, marble). The focus is on original lamps, colored furniture, shelves, etc.;
- pop art - this style involves the use of bright colors, colored furniture upholstery and various do-it-yourself drawings;
- Provence is one of the most popular styles. The use of rough textures gives the home a special atmosphere.
Before you start decorating a room, study the available styles to make it easier to select decorative elements (textiles, accessories, etc.). A good example would be photos of decorated houses in a certain style.
Where to start decorating your home?
If you have a desire to transform your home, then start with these details:
- decoration of shelves and walls;
- steps on the stairs (if available);
- placement of kitchen units;
- lamps and lampshades;
- living corners (plants always fit perfectly into any interior, there are examples here).
Read here: Wall decoration: step-by-step instructions for beginners and a selection of the most interesting design ideas (130 photos)
DIY jewelry where to start
First of all, a novice craftsman needs to familiarize himself with the possible materials and tools.
Then choose a work technique that suits you and find a good master class:
- Modeling - jewelry made of polymer clay or ceramics.
- Lempwork is a technique in which beads are melted from glass.
- Wire work - creating metal jewelry.
- Costume jewelry made from fabric, leather, beads and other ready-made materials. This technique is best suited for beginners.
You also need to remember about the combination of shades and materials. Make the necessary measurements and calculations: the length of the product and the required amount of fittings for it. You can make a sketch on paper. Then all that remains is to turn on your imagination and start creating.
New Year: home decoration options
Before the New Year, everyone tries to decorate their home as brightly as possible, both inside and outside.
Let's look at the most popular New Year's decorations for the home:
Garlands - today there is a huge selection of such lanterns. They can be of any color and shape (stars, snowflakes, little animals, etc.) For the street they use LED tubes with the effects of flying snowflakes.
Candles - such an accessory will fill the room with warmth and comfort. You can take candles of different sizes, placing interesting candlesticks under them.
Wreaths are one of the most common ways to decorate front doors. This wreath is easy to make with your own hands. It is necessary to purchase spruce branches and various decorative elements (fruits, candles, sweets).
Cones - if you suddenly have a couple of cones lying around at home, you shouldn’t throw them away. Sprinkling them with artificial snow or varnish will make wonderful Christmas tree decorations.
Types of decorations
Jewelry is traditionally classified as jewelry. Rings, bracelets, pendants, hairpins, necklaces, earrings, belts, pendants for cell phones and keys - you can’t list everything.
Designer decorations in the interior do honor to the hostess, and add individuality to the house. Decoupage, panels of various techniques, drawings, rugs and bedspreads, soft toys and Tilda dolls - there are many options.
Decorating your home for the holiday is another field for applying your abilities. Especially if these are New Year's decorations. There are no limits to your imagination these days!
Not so long ago there was a time when any handmade products were considered the lot of the poor. But now handmade, or handmade, is again taking its rightful place. And this is fair: serial products are replicated according to one template, so their design is simple and primitive - this makes it easier to repeat it many times. But you can work hard on handmade products - this is the only copy, and its design is unique. Such products retain the warmth of the craftswoman’s hands, which is why they are respectfully called original.
Decorations for family celebrations
A wedding is a special day in the life of a newlywed. Everything should be wonderful on this day. Decorating a house for a wedding is a very important process that should be approached thoroughly.
There are several areas that require decoration:
- the place where the oath is pronounced - an arch decorated with fresh flowers and silk fabrics is ideal.
- serving - you can also use flower arrangements. If the wedding has a certain theme (for example, marine), then decorations made of shells, pebbles, etc. are appropriate.
The remaining parts of the house are decorated in accordance with the chosen wedding theme and the preferences of the newlyweds.
