Moms lead a busy lifestyle and have enough on their plates without worrying about elaborating their home decor. But as a natural instinct, they want their homes to be cozy, comfortable, and appealing for their families and onlookers.
But with small children and a full-time work schedule, many moms shy away from the interior of their home and keep it plain and practical. But this shouldn’t be the case. After all, a pretty home makes you feel good
Having said this, here are 12 home decor hacks for the busy moms reading this blog.
- Rearrange the Furniture
Think of your living room as a nice hotel lobby and arrange the furniture in groupings to invite conversation. For example, make your furniture face each other or make it H-shape by placing the sofa directly across from chairs. Place the coffee table in the middle of the seating furniture.
Another tip to follow in order to make your room look larger is to avoid pushing all the furniture against the walls. Instead, create a floating element by placing the furniture away from the walls.
- Lay Down a Rug
If you have carpet that is scuffed down or worn out, cover it up with a colorful rug or runner. Apart from hiding imperfections, this will instantly brighten the room and make it aesthetically pleasing without much effort.
When choosing carpets, we suggest going for horizontal stripes for rugs to use in narrow hallways. You can also try layering a few pieces of different rugs for a patchwork effect.
- Go for Instant Storage
Mom’s love displaying photos and memorabilia of their families. And if you are not worried about children grabbing them at every chance they get, opt for instant storage pieces to display these mementos.
These provide practical storage options, don’t need any drilling, and can be moved around from place to place and even house to house with ease. Our favorite type of storage shelves is a ladder storage unit. They are readily available and make a great – and stylish addition to any home.
- Hang Wall Art
Another thing that moms love is the artwork made by their children. And they cherish it all their life. Well, why not add the same to your home decor by having them framed or transformed into a canvas print. This will not only add a lovely touch to the plain walls but also inject personality into your space.
- Buy Fresh Flowers
Most moms don’t have the time to take care of houseplants. Well, luckily, bright and beautiful fresh flowers will bring the same joy as houseplants. And nothing will beat their smell too!
Place a bunch of fresh flowers now and then on the coffee table or even on the kitchen island for a perfect finishing touch to your home decor. They will not only make the place smell heavenly but create a refreshing and welcoming atmosphere in the house.
- Update your Table
Throw a bright patterned tablecloth over a plain dining table for an instant splash of color. For a family-friendly solution, go for anti-stain cloth that can easily repel stains from spills.
You can also go for a table runner that runs along the length of a table to decorate your dining area. When dressing your table, make sure to put a flower vase or some candles in the center to set the scene.
- Refresh Bedding
It’s incredible how much of a difference can new bed linen make. Ditch the old one and go for a duvet set in the refreshing colors of the changing season. If you are unsure, we suggest going for botanical or floral prints as they go with any bedroom furniture.
Choose dark and pastel colors over the staple white, ivory, and light brown. While they may be favored colors for bedding, they are not great at hiding stains!
- Give your Windows a Treatment
Windows are often neglected by homeowners. However, giving them a new look can immediately transform your living space. So what are you waiting for! Swap your old curtains and blinds for a new set. It doesn’t have to be bold, as even the most subtle design will give your room a new look.
- Put in Wallpaper
Revamp your dull room with wallpaper. There are so many designs, patterns, and colors available that you will be spoilt for choice when selecting one for your rooms.
We suggest going for bold floral pieces for the bedroom, while a subtle botanic design makes a welcoming gesture in the hallway. Don’t forget to mix and match too. For example, use a plain textured wallpaper on three walls of the room and a patterned design on the fourth wall to create an aesthetic decor element.
- Change Knobs and Handles
Kitchen cabinets can be expensive and time-consuming to replace, but you can get a similar
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