Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Discover and define your interior decorating style

I've had the urge lately to define my interior decorating style.  I have no idea why, especially since we're in the middle of re-locating back to a space in which I'll have approximately 24 square feet of actual personizeable  area.  I have always loved earth tones, Asian (especially Japanese and Zen) spaces, softened geometric lines, houseplants, and Mason jars.  

And now, thanks to two things I have access to for free, I know what all that stuff above says about my style: simplistic (not minimalist, though similar) rustic chic.  FYI, all styles apparently end with the word "chic" these days, though few actually probably deserve the title.  As to the two free things, here they are: 

1.  House Beautiful Magazine.  Yes, I know it doesn't come for free.  But here's how I got it for free, and the option or a similar one should also be available to you: 

Get a Swagbucks account and use their search bar.  You will randomly get Swag Bucks, 450 SB = $5.00 Amazon Gift Card.  Amazon frequently runs 1-yr magazine subscriptions for $5.00.  Get the magazine. 

2. Pinterest.  Sign up.  Under "Everything," go to "Home Decor."  Browse to your heart's content.  Pin things that interest you and look for themes.  Read blogs to discover what terminology usually is associated with your themed interests.  Think of ways to create similar looks using your space and your budget.  

What is your style?  Is it a strange combo platter, like mine?  Or is it more straightforward?  How do you incorporate your style into your budget?  

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