Now as rightly described, home is the abode of peace with a sense of belonging. While some like simple and cosy, others prefer to live in a house which resonates with the artistic taste of the host. Although it is the 21st century and there are a million ways to achieve the perfect look for your home within a few clicks on the keyboard, and the global designing brands have revolutionized remarkably, a very few art cultures are able to catch the essence of both modern and traditional patterns. Talking about the much discussed Belgian Style of decorating one's house, it falls under the category of design and art which has successfully combined both the aesthetics and modern requirements.
So if you're planning to renovate your place or you've recently bought a house and are running out of ideas to make it attractive, I'll like to mention you have pretty much made the right choice! Now that you have taken the first step, let's get into the possible ways in which you can refurbish your home in the Belgian art style.
Pay attention to the walls
- Try to go for pale colours as much as possible. Colours that are bordering the lighter shades on the palette should not make you think that it'll result in making the house dull and boring.
- On the contrary, the neutral shades give us a sense of calmness and peace prevailing around us.
- It's always to better not to torture your eyes with bright and loud paints. One should keep in mind that at all points, the house should feel comfortable as it's a place we seek solace in, and not an exhibition center.
Focus on the furniture
- Next up are the furniture and the interiors that should capture the focus.
- Purchase some massive couches and sofa sets. Oversized antique furniture forms an integral part of Belgian Home Decors.
- The couches or chairs with throne like appearance and linen fabric supporting the back rest could be an option.
- Always keep in mind while stacking up the rooms with interiors, that it should feel welcoming and look inviting to your eyes.
Minimize the accessories
- The emptiness and space in the room should add to its beauty and overall look.
- Especially in Belgian style decorations, there is absolutely no place for clutter and too much of anything
- Try the natural hues, maybe some plants and bushes here and there, in pots with floral motifs.
- A small coffee table on the side, a wall fixed bookshelf and peach curtains.
Mix it up
- Now that's not unnatural if you're tempted to stick to the traditional realm and let classic style predominate. But if you do that, you'll avert the true Belgian Decor. Punch it up with modern metallic wares and some remix of both the cultures. Isn't it always popularly said, two better than one? So practice dynamism when you are into renovation as well.
- Guests should get an idea that you're capable of merging aesthetics with industrial designs and blend them marvellously.
Do not forget to focus on the linen
- Yes, although this step sounds too easy, but it can completely change the look of the rooms for better or worse.
- Be careful while choosing the curtains for instance. I'll advise you not go for the thickly sequined ones, or the ones with elaborate thread works.
- See if you can arrange the ones reverberating simplicity and classics. Something a little intricate and flowy.
- Other small stuff can also be prioritized accordingly. For example, the table runner, the doormats, even a little basket to hold the yoga mat, the rolled up charts , or the folded umbrellas. All of them should make their presence subtly felt.
Keep it Natural
- While styling the house in Belgian style, it's better to know that artists have concluded that in this form of art, elements are supposed to be kept authentic and natural. The organicity is the specialty of houses decorated this way.
- So try the stone and unpolished kitchen slabs, or marble floors over tiled ones.
- Let the rawness prevail and the natural atmosphere take over rather than having finished quality goods occupy the space.
Focus on the Reflection
- Finally it's time to fix some lights and there you have it. Your Dream Paradise!
- They often chant to brighten the corner where you are. I can't help agreeing with the proposal.
- Incorporate some lights in the appropriate places of the room. Nothing much to spoil the tranquility of place, but then again nothing too shabby either!
- Be open to the idea of natural lights, so incorporate frames and spaces for large windows while building up the house.
- You can definitely benefit from the warmth of the sunlight and it's a cost effective way as well to keep your home ventilated so that a softer atmosphere prevails.