Turn Boring Spaces Beautiful: Choosing your interior décor theme

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Cute and colourful pillows will add a touch of personal style to a plain living space.

You like beach theme décor, gothic décor, you like antique furniture, modern and contemporary style of homes… all of these completely different styles of décor. How do you know what one choose? Narrowing it down to what you truly love is the hardest aspect of interior décor!

I struggle with this dilemma every time I go out thinking I will purchase a new item for my home. It is very hard to determine what theme you want your home to be. Hiring an interior decorator or designer could fix the problem, but that is way too expensive for a student budget.

But it really is the easiest to have someone else pick out your décor, so bringing a close friend with you could help solve your problem. A close friend will know your style inside and out and may be able to help depict what you truly want from what you just like.

Another easy way to help chose your décor theme style is to look into your closet and pick out your favourites. Your fashion style can really help with choosing your décor style — there are probably colours and patterns you wear on a daily basis, so you must love them — if you love it, maybe it has a place as part of your home décor!

A lot of us think that if we buy a piece of décor, that's it — we have to stick with it for the rest of our lives. But the truth is, you don't. I understand with being on a student budget you can't just switch up your décor when you get bored of it, but if you choose carefully you won't get bored of it too quickly. Always keep in mind your style is constantly going to change throughout your life, so you don't have to like or keep it forever.

The easiest way to solve your problem is to purchase neutral décor pieces such as couches and bedding, and then add accents that reflect your current style. Throw blankets, art work, pillows and accessories that are easily changeable for the times when you want to freshen up your home again.

Just pick items that you truly want for right now while being a student and don't worry about wanting new stuff later down the road — it's inevitable! Your style is constantly going to change throughout your life, so embrace it and have what you love now. Don't sweat the small stuff, have fun decorating to your current taste.