home interior decorating naturalis feel like my house has a case of the blahs — I look around and realize I’m tired of the same old arrangements. When I was interviewing an interior designer recently, she told me how she always asks her clients’ permission to dig through their stuff, because so many treasures may be hidden in a cupboard or closet, leaning against the wall on the floor or sitting on a shelf no one ever notices.
It gets dark out so early these days that I was ready for that inspiration. I was feeling stuck in my house for many more hours each evening, sick of the decor, and was looking around wondering what I could change. So I went on a treasure hunt around my own home, cleared some shelves and counters and started fresh, swapping out mirrors, table lamps, throw blankets and pillows; rotating artwork into more prominent positions, rearranging books and trying out new objects on my dining table. Here are some ideas I found along the way.
1. Create a gallery wall. You may have some art pieces that have been out of rotation, are leaning against a wall on the floor or haven’t been framed yet. Now’s the time. Gather a stack of your favorites, clear out a big spot on the floor, spread them out and experiment until you find a composition that makes you happy.
Tip: Creating lines can help; run a straight line with a piece of tape along the highest spot they’ll hang from and align the tops of the highest pieces along it. If you like, you can do the same at the bottom of your gallery wall space. You can also align a few pieces vertically to create a pleasing arrangement.
2. Switch up your coffee table selection. This one is much easier than creating a gallery wall, and it’s a great way to get inspired by a favorite book all over again. Leave it open to favorite pages whenever you feel like it.
3. Add unexpected pieces to a tablescape. Note the different heights, textures and shapes on this hallway table. Candlesticks, hurricanes, books, statues, small framed photos, bowls, shells, driftwood, beads and boxes are all good pieces to try. Many designers recommend arranging things in groups of three or five.
4. Rearrange your display shelves. This is a big project, so make sure you have a few hours to complete it before you get started. Otherwise, stacks of mementos and books on every other surface will get on your nerves and you’ll lose momentum.
Take everything down — this is a great chance to give your shelves a good dusting. Look in other rooms for objects like bowls, vases, artwork and other items that appeal to you, so you can mix them into your arrangement.
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