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My treasure bookcase. The wooden thingy on the wall is an old
cheese filter from Scandinavia |
It is no secret that it is rather easy to fall into the IKEA trap when one's first budget priority is not furniture. But even with IKEA stuff, I think it is possible to make a cozy and personal home.
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| I place some old family pictures here and there |
Welcome greens
If you read my previous posts, you have already guessed that you deal with a plants maniac here. So I will not give further explanation as to how the plants give warmth and coziness to one's home.
And there are so many options to it!
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| Lovely Tajik suzani |
Art in your home
It is obvious that well-selected art objects at home add originality to the decor and serve as eye and soul candy. Of course it is great if I would have an original Picasso hanging on my walls, but I also think that the most important is the personal value of the art for me and obviously that the objects fit in my home. I was blessed to have a talented daughter, but I am sure that many have a kid or two or nephew or cool neighbor kid, who can provide you with art.
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| A collage wall in the entree |
Display your statement jewels
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Behind the necklaces is a beautiful suzani from Tajikistan.
I am afraid that it is not my last suzani |
As a person with a love for beautiful objects, I often tend to purchase things knowing that I will not wear them, like this Tibetan necklace. But they are always in sight and giving me joy as a decor in our bedroom.
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Lovely jewelry box from Tajikistan paired
with my daughter's sculpture |
Share your travel memories
I love putting my souvenirs all over my place to keep the memories alive. From colorful suzanis on the walls to the ugliest magnets on the fridge - it is a fun and make your home more than personal.
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Felt rugs on the wall and floor from Kyrgyzstan
along with IKEA lamps and lots of plants |
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Beautiful felt rug from Kyrgyzstan on the left and
Buddhist symbols from Mongolia on the right |
Get some vintage furniture
I like the idea of combining the new and old, it provides special atmosphere to the decor. But I think it should be done thoughtfully, as too much of old furniture may make your home look a bit old-fashioned. Similarly too much of new stuff can stripe it of personality.
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An old armchair from my parents-in-law. The yellow pillowcase is made by my mother-in-law.
The green one is actually not a pillowcase. It is a woolen sock from Tajikistan, and I think it looks great as a pillow. |
