5 decorating ideas for those who are living alone

Leave the house to Living alone means entering a universe in which happy hour money starts to share attention with a new pan, protein for lunch, sheets and, of course, items of decoration so that the white walls gain more life.

What you should know is that your budget does not need to be sacrificed in the name of a cozy and functional home – which does not free you from some responsibilities, of course.

After all, we brought, in today's post, 5 decoration ideals for those who are going to live alone, and many of them are full of style and economy. Check out!

1. Paintings, posters and photographs

For many, living alone is a concept that rarely comes with knowledge about minimalist, classic, vintage, contemporary decoration…

This comes with time, but, in common, they can all use images to give each room its personality. And nothing better than a great collection of paintings, posters and photographs to fill your home sweet home!

This is because these visual elements are great for filling environments with little life and many walls. All you need is a nail, an image worth framing and a lot of creativity to combine in the composition.

In fact, a few small tricks make all the difference when decorating with pictures. Among the main ones, we can mention:

• Draw, on paper, the desired combination and, in this way, have a preliminary view of the final result;
• If you hang more than one painting or poster on the same wall, start with the largest. This way, it is easier to visualize the composition with smaller models;
• If pictures and posters are placed above furniture, choose to leave them at least 25 cm away from them.

For you, who already live alone or are about to get your first keys, paintings can make a difference in your decor.

So, why not check out our frame selection and find the models that best suit you and your future home?

2. Plants

We said at the beginning that our tips would be attractive and also economical, right?

And, after the paintings, we couldn't leave out the most natural way of coloring houses and apartments: with plants and flowers.

But, before transforming your living room into a botanical garden, we strongly recommend that you consider the best cultivation species according to your routine.

For example:

• Cacti and succulents can be the ideal species for those who spend a lot of time outside the house and don't remember to water their plants frequently;
• Flowers and plants that demand more water and sunlight look best in gardens or large balconies, which receive plenty of natural light;
• Grow plants and flowers that match the rest of your decor and, above all, that fit into the rooms – happiness trees, for example, don't fit well in bedrooms.

Plan carefully, therefore, but enjoy the multiple benefits of natural decoration that has the power to bring more life to any decorative style.

3. Pillows

We're suspicious when it comes to talking about pillows – like a mother who won't stop praising her youngest child – but we have arguments that further reinforce our predilection for these versatile pieces.

Our pillow collectionIn fact, it goes really well with all decorations – and in any of your social rooms and bedrooms.

But it's worth carefully observing some basic tips to help you nail the style, comfort and functionality of your cushions. Check out!

• Printed pillows should balance and decorate. Avoid overusing prints if you have already selected some very creative ones, like the ones we have here;
• Cushions are easy to combine, mainly because changing the cover is practical and convenient, and you can change the style of the decoration just by changing its print;
• Try to combine plain and patterned cushions – but that maintain a dialogue with the colors around the room.

So, how about starting right now to add comfort to your home, now that you are going to live alone?

4. Curtains

It sounds like a mother's advice, and it could be – but it has a lot of foundation, like any maternal tug of the ear: curtains contribute a lot to the decoration of the home.

They are useful, for example, for moments of privacy (especially in those condominiums that place their living room in full view of all other residents), to reduce the entry of light – and, thus, enjoy a movie in the living room or on the patio. room in the middle of a sunny afternoon – or even to complement the decor.

Take a look at the curtains and find a model that can match well with the decorative style of your home and balance efficiency, elegance and practicality.

5. Refurbish furniture

Finally, how about looking for old furniture and renovating it, giving it new use and personality?

After all, DIY (Do It Yourself) projects are raining nowadays, making each decorative piece even more personalized and unique to you.

To live alone, invest in furniture renovation and discover how economical it can be to have charming, comfortable and inviting decor for a series of meetings with friends on any day of the week – one of the great advantages of living alone, believe me!

Are you going to live alone? Look at Tebaldi for the ideal decoration

So, what did you think of our decoration ideas for those who are living alone? To discover the main advantages of composing environments with your personality, visit our website and explore the hundreds of models of paintings, cushions and wall stickers that we have and make your home incredibly beautiful and functional!