A house is a house and décor is décor, but when you decorate your house with items and belongings that mean something to you, it can become much more than a house. Instead, it turns into a home that is special to you.
Through the years, you may have collected memories and moments, as well as physical souvenirs and gifts, that remind you of experiences you never want to forget. These are things that can make your home a place that feels like it’s yours, full of things that make you uniquely you. The following are some of the ways you can decorate your home with sentimental items:
Use picture pillows
If you have a loved one who is far from your city or you simply love your children more than you can express, pictures of your loved ones can bring a smile to your face every time you see them. There are so many different ways you can use pictures in your home, from a picture pillow to canvases that hang like art pieces on bare walls.
Whether you choose to decorate your bed or your living room with pictures of your loved ones, consider doing so in a unique way that stands out. Picture pillows make you feel close to your friends or family, no matter if they’re near or far. Kicking back and relaxing next to a pillow depicting those closest to you is a fun yet sweet way to remember those you love.
Decorate bookshelves with trip souvenirs
Maybe you picked up a classy mini sculpture in Italy or you found a lovely tapestry in Peru—whatever the case, trip souvenirs can be great adornments for your home. From decorating your shelves with books and souvenirs to hanging great items on your wall from your travels, including these items can bring a little piece of your favorite moments abroad into your home. How beautiful is that?
Pull out those old books from times gone past
You may have old books from your childhood and days gone by. Or maybe friends or loved ones gifted you some throughout the years. Whatever the case may be, those books can look great in your home, especially if you’re someone who prides themselves in being an avid reader.
Whether your dad gave you his favorite book from his youth or you have a dictionary or encyclopedia passed on from your grandparents, using books as décor can be a great way to showcase both your style and also a piece of your family’s history. You can even work with a local carpenter to build a bookshelf you’d be proud to display the sentimental pieces on.
Incorporate gifts from grandparents in your home
Whether granddad gave you a baseball each summer with a note on it or your grandmother sewed you a quilt every other winter, gifts from your grandparents may still be found in your home’s storage.
Consider repurposing this type of sentimental item from the people you care about to use as home décor in your apartment or house. Either create something completely new from the gift or simply use it as was intended.
In Conclusion
Decorating your home doesn’t have to consist of expensive pieces from name-brand stores. You can make your home feel trendy and inviting with things you already have in your home—whether they’re items gifted from a loved one, things you collected on your trips, or unique and sentimental knick-knacks that you design into new pieces. Sentimental pieces always deserve a spot in the place you can call your home.
Thanks for reading and y’all stay dandy.
-Diego
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