Having a beautiful home can be achieved relatively easily – all you really need to do is keep it clean. After that, there are certain items that can give your home (at least the appearance of) class and elegance. Most of these are for the kitchen, since that is likely where you and visitors spend the most time, but the others are just as important.
1. Arte Italica: Some nice china or Arte Italica can do wonders for your kitchen. Lining shelves or counters with a varicolored plate or pitcher will make visitors admire and curiously inquire as to where you bought such lovely ceramics.
2. Barware: Offering your guests a drink is a common courtesy. While you may not have a fully stocked bar, telling them what you do have is appreciated, especially if they are drinkers. Fixing drinks with barware is fun and impressive. Not only does a properly mixed drink taste better, but it is a conversation starter, and a way to make your guests more relaxed and feel more at home.
3. Fruit bowl: Tabletop accessories like a fruit bowl are perfect for making your kitchen table pop with color. Any fruits and vegetable make a beautiful still life – don't take it from me, visit any museum and then try it yourself.
4. Flowers: A similarly beautiful way to add some color and life to your kitchen, fresh flowers will really be impressive to all your guests. Flowers are seasonal, so don't be afraid to experiment with new ones. If you buy them young, they will last for at least two weeks. In fact, plants of all kinds are great – they clean the air, and add a bit of green in a drab room.
5. Beverage dispensers: A large beverage dispenser – in any style , from cast iron, to glass, to novelty – to sit on your counter will be a nice addition to your kitchen and will keep you hydrated. Fill it with lemon water or ice tea to sip on all day.
6. Curtains: Some nice curtains will make a room look bigger, and can add the texture you need. Plus, if in a bedroom, curtains can be more conducive to sleeping late than blinds.
7. Mirrors: On a white or green wall these reflective surfaces can make your room look much larger and airier.
8. Paint: A great way to change the vibe of your home is to choose a new color for it. Go with a green or blue as these tend to be the most calm inducing, conservative, and easy on the eyes.
9. Lamps: Artificial lighting is important, and remember the softer the better. It's nice being able to direct and control the amount of light you need, especially when you're doing something that requires concentration, i.e. reading, writing, or cooking.
10. Paintings: Even if they're cheap reproductions or lithographs, a nice frame will spruce them up and make them wall-worthy.
These ten tips will dramatically improve the vibe of your home. It's true – a little feng shui can go a long way.
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