{"id":3253,"date":"2020-03-22T15:56:23","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T15:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3253"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:43:51","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:43:51","slug":"how-to-use-lockdown-to-make-your-home-more-insta-worthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/interior-design-trends\/how-to-use-lockdown-to-make-your-home-more-insta-worthy","title":{"rendered":"How to use lockdown to make your home more Insta-worthy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Instagram is now playing a key role in how clients communicate their design briefs to me. People want an Insta-worthy interior and its my job to deliver something that will look cool on \u2018the gram\u2019 but also work in the real world. These simple interior design tricks will make your home the envy of your followers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Style your shelves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the time to declutter your shelves. Throw out anything that isn\u2019t beautiful or useful and then turn your shelves into works of art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating a good #shelfie has a few simple rules.  Use a carefully coordinated pallet of colours, group items in odd numbers (three\u2019s work well), vary the height and size of your objects and have a theme.  Here this shelf display has a lovely natural feel with a black and white theme and some carefully curated curiosities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Colour-code your books<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a big collection of books, organising them by colour can look really striking. You can get really creative and have a lot of fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stack your books horizontally by colour, try an ombr\u00e9 pattern, or opt for a rainbow look. Colour-coding your bookshelves creates an aesthetically pleasing feature in a space and instantly makes a room look more cohesive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: @convo_pieces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Go green<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the most popular Instagram interiors are full of greenery.  Houseplants are in and they are a great way to add colour and personality to your room. Choose oversized plants like the much-loved Swiss cheese plant for that 70s bohemian look or select indestructible succulents, which always look super cool dotted around the home. Ikea is a great place for good value plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ikea Monstera Plant<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hang a round mirror<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mirrors are a great design accessory and instantly create the illusion of more light and space. Round mirrors effortlessly give a room instant style. Habitat\u2019s Patsy mirror has been a best seller for a few years now \u2013 it comes with a thin black or gold rim so works with many different interior styles. When hanging a mirror, a top tip is to make sure it is reflecting something visually interesting \u2013 a chandelier or a beautiful painting.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Habitat Patsy Round Mirror<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Create a gallery wall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the easiest ways to create a stylish feature in your home is to add a statement gallery wall. Collect together your favourite prints, photos, postcards and drawings and display them in a mix of frames. Plan out your display on the floor first to play with shapes and create something truly unique. Mix different sized prints with the biggest one in the middle to draw the eye into your display. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: Junckers solid wood flooring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Add a statement rug <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rugs are everywhere on Instagram (some even have their own hashtag!) and they really are a great way to pull the colour scheme of a room together. French Connection\u2019s Poppy Field rug sells out every time it\u2019s restocked because it works in both modern and traditional interiors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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French Connection Poppy Rug<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wallpaper your stairs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is such a simple idea that instantly makes your hallway a welcoming focal point of your home. Wallpapering the risers (the vertical part of the step) with a coloured or patterned wallpaper looks particularly striking when matched with natural wood or bright painted treads. Treat your wallpaper with a coat of varnish to help protect it from scuffmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: Lisa Comfort Home<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Social media influences our home d\u00e9cor choices and I hope these simple tricks will encourage you to have some fun with your space and turn it into a reflection of your own personal style.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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