Have you ever walked into a display home and imagined what your home might look like with that very same decor? You are not alone! Display homes are carefully and meticulously put together. Expert designers and interior decorators put a lot of thought into the aesthetics of their displays. It only makes sense that you would admire and maybe even try to emulate their visions. Overall, people aim to appeal to the senses when putting together a display.
The most prominent element of a display home is the visual appeal. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s the most important. For example, imagine visiting a display home that has been put together beautifully but reeks of garbage. The following display home you view may not be as visually stimulating. Still, it is possible someone may prefer it because they have associated the bad smell with the first home. Instead of one having precedence over another, each of the senses works together in a display home to create a pleasant, synergistic outcome.
Visual Elements
Part of the reason that display homes appear to be so well put together is that they are devoid of clutter. Our living spaces fall victim to unnecessary clutter every day. Even in the kitchen, you may find that you’ve been holding on to items that take away from your aesthetic. Consider tossing anything you don’t need, putting seasonal items into storage, or investing in a few storage solutions. For inspiration, a cluttered countertop can be solved by a small corner coffee cart.
Your coffee maker, grounds, and mugs will be tucked away, providing a more open and organized feel to the space under your cabinets. The next most eye-catching thing about displays is their color coordination. Since each piece is chosen together, it all falls seamlessly into a single theme. In our homes, we likely accumulate items as time goes on. Although they may not clash per se, they may not be complementary either. Consider identifying the color scheme that goes best in each room and removing items that don’t fit in.
Scent Accents
Sometimes, smells can be just as enticing as sights. Often, display homes utilize aromas to garner feelings of nostalgia or to complement the current season. Designers may opt to use cinnamon brooms or candle scents like pumpkin spice and apple cider in fall. In summer, they may swap those more decadent scents for something light and fresh. Scents reminiscent of summer include fresh linen, ocean breeze, or tropical fruits like mango and papaya.
Some people may prefer more consistency in their scents, opting instead for year-round essential oils. An essential oil diffuser is also an excellent alternative to candles for those who live in homes with small children or pets that cannot be left unattended near an open flame. Essential oils come in many year-round smells, and some of them may even encourage relaxation or other pleasant feelings. Lavender, lemongrass, and eucalyptus are a few of the most popular essential oils.
Touch of Comfort
Your house could be drop-dead gorgeous, but what use is all that beauty if it lacks functionality? When choosing your furniture items and accents, make sure you aren’t sacrificing comfort for visual aesthetics. There are plenty of couches and chairs out there that are as pretty as they are comfortable. Also, comfort accents like knit blankets and ottomans can be an opportunity to add flair to an otherwise empty-feeling room. Display homes often utilize throw blankets and pillows even though people will not actually be curling up on the couch to watch a movie.
Whether you are coordinating a home improvement project or decorating your new home, the tips above can help you achieve the aesthetic of your dreams. Browsing display homes can be an excellent way to garner inspiration for your own home. You may even get insight from the designers regarding the brands and suppliers they used for specific items.
