{"id":3978,"date":"2015-04-25T11:07:02","date_gmt":"2015-04-25T11:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=3978"},"modified":"2015-04-25T11:07:02","modified_gmt":"2015-04-25T11:07:02","slug":"home-decor-basics-to-perk-up-your-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=3978","title":{"rendered":"Home Decor Basics to Perk up Your Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For so many people, a home is a direct reflection of personality, family and lifestyle. From the simplest d\u00e9cor like basic furniture pieces to the detailed parts of a home, like accessories and color schemes, the design of a home must also meet the functional needs of the people living in it. If you take a quick look around, you\u2019ll notice right away that many pieces work both for function and form, while other pieces are placed strategically to work for daily life. Finding a balance that strikes form and function successfully is certainly the ultimate goal. From using space creatively to understanding how to develop the illusion you\u2019re after, keep reading for some basic home d\u00e9cor tips and essential rules to help you achieve that ultimate sweet spot.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3984\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/shutterstock_264527873.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_264527873\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Home Decor Basics to Perk up Your Space<\/p>\n<p>Lighting is essential.\u00a0There\u2019s nothing worse than going into a space that\u2019s so dim you can\u2019t read a book or so bright you feel like you have to close your eyes. Incorporating lighting elements that strike a balance between too much and too little will leave you and your guests feeling totally at ease. Try incorporating different lighting elements into any given room \u2013 some overhead lighting and a few lamps of different sizes and shapes. This way you have the ability to set the mood depending on your needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/shutterstock_222992389.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3983\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/shutterstock_222992389.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_222992389\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Find a sense of balance.\u00a0This doesn\u2019t mean that everything in your home has to appear in pairs, but rather you feel a sense of balance when you\u2019re in a room. This can be achieved by pairing two chairs together or having a night stand on each side of the bed, but you can be whimsical with these selections. Use two different nightstands that complement one another rather than taking a completely symmetrical approach or use chairs of similar weight and size to create a feeling of balance without being perfectly matched.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/shutterstock_152966612.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3982\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/shutterstock_152966612.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_152966612\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Remember proportions.\u00a0This is essential especially when it comes to the size of the furniture, the size of rugs and the scale of artwork. If you live in a large home with cathedral ceilings, you\u2019ll want to invest in big furniture that fills the space, rugs that complement the scale of the furniture and artwork that isn\u2019t swallowed up by tall walls. If your place is smaller, think about investing in pieces that fit the scale of each room and allow you to still flow and move comfortably throughout the space.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/shutterstock_195488618.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3981\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/shutterstock_195488618.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_195488618\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Use mirrors to create a sense of space.\u00a0Mirrors are a great tool for helping to increase the feel of space, while also helping to bounce light around a room. Offering visual interest and adding a touch of polish to a room, they create an illusion of more natural light. Try placing a full length mirror between two windows \u2013 this will immediately give the idea that there is a third window or place a mirror across the room, opposite a window to reflect the natural light.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/shutterstock_220185016.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3980\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/shutterstock_220185016.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_220185016\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What are the essential rules you follow when decorating your home? Have you found any tricks that really help?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/shutterstock_262437152.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3979\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/shutterstock_262437152.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_262437152\" width=\"1000\" height=\"701\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For so many people, a home is a direct reflection of personality, family and lifestyle. From the simplest d\u00e9cor like basic furniture pieces to the detailed parts of a home, like accessories and color schemes, the design of a home must also meet the functional needs of the people living in it. 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