Cozy Chic to Urban Modern
Your home, your style and your budget. Creating a nest that is entirely to your own individual tastes can be costly. All those great things you love, those finishing touches all come at a price and while you’re happy to spend big on some things, finding bargains is definitely more satisfying.
In this blog we take a look at how you can create some bespoke looks with a budget friendly price tag. You’ll bring your style and make your mark without needing to take out a second mortgage.
The Cozy Cottage
The winds might be blowing outside but inside your home is a warm, snug safe haven away from the brutal outside elements. You’re looking to create a more country cozy feel and bring something of the rural into your town dwelling.
Creating this look is a pleasure and does not require you to have a bottomless purse. You’re looking at plenty of exposed, natural wood, some floral touches and a feeling of homemade simplicity.
If you have sewing machine, knitting or crocheting skills already, then creating this look will be a breeze for you. Create homemade chair covers that fit into your colour scheme and soft table settings to match.
You’ll be able to find plenty of rugs and throws online or from your nearest furniture outlet that won’t break the bank too. If you’re going to spend out one item though, it has to be the fireplace. Sure, radiators do the job and gas fires are functional but nothing beats sinking into a soft sofa in front of a blazing log fire on a cold winter’s evening, so consider this a long-term investment.
Urban Modern
If your tastes border more on the urban modern, then why not try some of these ideas on for size. Create a feeling of light and space in your living area with beautiful modern window treatments and a feeling of lightness created through your colour scheme. Just a coat of paint with light greys, very pale greens and brilliant whites will create a sense of urban space.
Contrast your light colours with darker versions, a darker grey sofa or table for example and match those two tones with one brighter feature colour. This colour can appear in subtle touches, on lampshades, or cushions for example. Create a feature wall with a large framed picture or painting, perhaps surrounded by smaller images.
Whatever your style and whatever your budget, you’ll find ways of creating your look that won’t have you maxing out your credit card. Something as simple as a coat of paint or some homemade touches can go a long way in transforming your home. Change up those lampshades, throw away that old rug and spend just a little to make a significant difference.
Choose your look and start to dream big. Get creative and begin drawing up plans today to transform your home from drab to just so with our guide to country chic and modern best looks.
