A home sanctuary isn’t built in a showroom; it’s built over time. The Collected Home is creating a home that combines new elements of style and comfort, with treasured, authentic pieces that tell stories of your heritage, interests, personality, and memories. Old meets new for the perfect balance of comfort, style, and personal history. Use this year’s spring tax refund to bridge the gap between where you’ve been (heritage) and how you want to rest (comfort). We’re going to show you how “lived-in” beats “perfect” every time.

Investing in the Ultimate Comfort

The foundation of a great living space starts with investing in high-value pieces that provide quality and comfort for your living room. Think about selecting deep seated sectionals or sofa that offers ample seating and comfort for you and your guests. Selecting inviting neutral colors like oatmeal, beige, cream, gray, or browns are timeless and blend with many home decor palettes.  A solid sectional, living room, or reclining piece helps set the stage for your room starting with quality seating and comfort with a style that will last the test of time.Spring_Refresh_Home_Blog

Layering Heritage and Story

Drape that favorite handmade family throw over the arm of your sectional or sofa. It adds immediate warmth and softens that ‘newness’ feel. Instead of generic coffee table books – consider travel books for places you’ve been, favorite books or novels, or a family photo book of favorite moments and memories. A travel journal or memory book could spark interest and conversations about special memories and life moments.

The Curated Shelf

While it’s easy to find fun collectibles and decor at big box stores, the Collected Home is all about bringing your heritage and story to the front and center. You can incorporate store bought and person looks for an eclectic style – an antique store-bought clock, with special souvenirs from past trips and travel. A framed work of art from your child or family, a treasured framed photo of a special someone from years ago. Your home should be a reflection of you and your story so when decorating your shelves, have fun with combining authentic decor with personal items that reflect you and your story.

The Hobby Corner

Whether it’s sports trophies and medals, your favorite vinyl records, or a memory box of sports or concert tickets – choose a spot to feature the things that inspire you, bring you joy, your favorite pleasures and past times. Practice the ‘rule of three’ when thinking of how to balance your decor and looks – like pairing a prized trophy, with a framed photo, and mounted football. Three balances the statement you’re making without overcrowding the space.

The Breathable Space

A great and affordable way to make your living space feel like home is by bringing some nature into your space with a simple plant or greenery. There are many plants that are easy to care for and offer color and some even help freshen the air quality in your home. You can choose stylish pottery, or something simple and functional. Plants are a great way to soften the look of a room and bring in life and color.

A Final Thought

When you combine old and new looks, you are not only creating a vibe and style – but you are also telling your story. It’s honoring your need and desire for comfort and style, while wrapping your heritage, history, and uniqueness into your home as well. Showroom looks are nice, but they can’t compete with the fabrics of your life that make you – you. Your home should be a reflection of your story, moments, memories, and interests. Perfectly unique to YOU.

Happy decorating!

~Your Friends at UFO