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There are many rules about home decor that people tend to believe. But, not all those ‘rules’ are logical! Let’s debunk some home decor myths. 

Everything's got to match 

Goodness, no! Everything shouldn't match. We aren't trying to get a portion of the furniture store home (as it is). There's got to be some variation in the furniture, colors, and textures used. Also, everything should not be the same 'age', because mixing the new and the old can generate a lot of variation and interesting vibes and also be great conversation starters. A DIY project, a rocking chair off Craigslist, or a hidden TV lift cabinet can add so much more texture and style to your space. 

Low-light rooms should be painted white

That is a very common misperception. Surprisingly, rooms with sufficient natural light coming in can handle white paint a lot better than rooms that don’t get enough light. In fact, if there isn’t enough light, there isn’t enough radiance or energy for the walls to bounce off. Put together,

The festive season will be here before you even know it. That means celebration, family get-togethers, catching up with friends, and of course, hosting parties. But, is your living room really party-ready? Nope, we are not wondering about when you last used the vacuum in there last. The real concern is just how inviting your space actually is. 

Look through this quick checklist to get a reality check.

1. Is there enough seating in your living room?

This is the first thing you need to check. If you are inviting folks over, the least you can do is make sure that everyone has a place to sit. You can bring in extra chairs, use the storage ottomans, or even create mini conversation corners across the space. For larger gatherings, the party has to spill over to other areas of the home. In that case too, have enough seating available throughout the area you leave accessible to your guests.

2. Does your living space encourage conversations?

The first thing you need to analyze is your seating plan.

A healthy lifestyle begins at home, with your furniture and decor. Surprised? Well, if you want to lead a healthy life, the interior decor of your home has to be in line with your circadian rhythm.

What is circadian rhythm?

It’s the internal body clock that regulates our sleep and wake-up timings every single day.

Why is circadian rhythm so important?

Humans (and even animals) come with the circadian rhythm as the default setting. Basically, we are born with it. So, messing up the circadian rhythm can lead to tons of health issues. That’ll lead to malfunctioning, which is why we need to pay attention to our circadian rhythm.

How is home decor connected to it?

The normal human circadian rhythm gets us sleepy at night and awake in the morning. We need to have the home decor done up in a way that helps us stick to our natural rhythm.

What can we do?

1. Turn off/cover the tiny lights

The tiny light from regular appliances/gadgets is enough to bother your circadian rhythm. You need to either

Do you love ship lap but aren't sure how to use it in your living room decor? We've got some trendy ideas lined up for  you. 

1. Shiplap wall- You could choose to do up an entire wall using shiplap panels. Factually speaking, shiplap is known to make the room look bigger and more spacious. Who doesn't like that? It is a great way of adding texture to the space, but an entire wall maybe just a little too much of texture. 
2. Shiplap ceiling- Shiplap ceiling is a good option if you want to use shiplap in your home decor, but do not want to be overwhelmed by it. As with a shiplap wall, a shiplap ceiling too makes the space look bigger in a particular direction, depending on how the panels have been installed. In any case, the optical illusion will only make the space look roomier. 
3. Shiplap kitchen island- A shiplap kitchen cabinet is a cool idea, but it can only be installed in the kitchen. Duh! It works well with all sorts of decor styles. So, a shiplap kitchen island is an option to consider

Minimalism is nice, but also a little sterile. If you really want to enjoy balanced minimalism, the warm minimalist style is the thing for you. 

So, how do we create that warm minimalist feel? Here's how:

1. Clutter-free space- Minimalism is all about cutting down on frills and extra stuff.  For the living room, it means lesser artifacts and clutter-free space in general. But, since that can drain the personality out of the living room, we prefer the warm minimalist style. So, you can put away the stuff that really shouldn’t be in the living room, like unread mail, piles of laundry, and anything that seems to litter the place. Then get down to effectively reducing the stuff you have on display. Move from cluttered shelves to shelves that have your stuff but in an organized manner. Have fewer art pieces, but make sure they reflect your personality since that is what ‘warm’ is all about. 
2. Smart storage solution- Obviously, if you are cutting the clutter, you can get rid of some things,