How to Bring Some of the Oscar Style to Your Home
If you love to watch and take in all of the glitz and glamor that surrounds awards ceremonies – more specifically the Academy Awards – then this weekend might be the most wonderful time of your year. Maybe you plan on hosting a viewing party to “ooh” and “aah” at celebrities’ outfits, but have you considered making your house just as swoon worthy? Try some of these tips to incorporate a glam style into your home that may last longer than just the awards night.
Dress Your House for a Black Tie Affair
It is a fairly common thought that you feel more elegant when you dress in black, so why don’t you apply the same dress code to your home? If this is something that you think you might be interested in, maybe consider painting a few pieces of furniture, such as a kitchen table set or a dresser. Be careful not to overdue it, a touch here and there is more than enough. Be sure to apply a degasser beforehand, so that the surface can accept new paint. Always use gloves, and work in a well-ventilated area.
Bring Out the Red Carpet Feeling
An actual red carpet might be a bit much – although not for everyone -but you can still hint at the iconic pathway with splashes of its deep, red hue. Follow the 60-30-10 rule, where your main decorating color takes up 60 percent of the space, your secondary color takes up 30 percent, and your accent color, 10 percent. Don’t feel that you need to stick only to carpets either and just keep the red carpet feeling as an accent, consider using pillows, throws, and candles in the vibrant color.
Remember to Set an Exceptionally High Standard
A bit of glittering gold is sure to catch the eye of anyone in your home, so add some sparkle where you can. Replace the hardware on cabinets and drawers with gold metallic ones — it’s an easy project that can refresh the whole look and feel of your room. Most hardware will have a clear coating to protect the metal from oxidation, so be sure to protect that outer layer when cleaning. Use a soft damp cloth to wipe them down and stay away from acid based cleaners.
Embrace Shimmer and Shine
While diamonds are not necessarily the most practical item to try and incorporate into your home, you can use a few tricks to capture their light reflecting qualities and add flair and sophistication to your home with a few tricks. Hang mirrors near light sources, such as near a lamp or across from a window and replace your coffee table with a glass one. The light reflected from the mirror can flow through the glass and potentially brighten up the whole room.
By using some of these elegant and sophisticated tricks and tips your home may be beautiful, stylish and award-worthy every single day of the year.