4 WAYS IN WHICH YOUR HOUSE IS AN EXTENSION OF YOUR PERSONALITY

 We let out so many things about ourselves without even realizing that we often end up having a wrong perception of even ourselves. Everything that we do in life reflects upon our true selves and what we stand for. Consider a certain type of music that you are into. It is not just limited to the genre it fits in or the melody it has, it is also about the idea put forth by a song, the beliefs of the artist and what you resonate with the most. This was just an example but we see this happening almost everywhere. The clothes we wear or even the way we talk. So how will our homes not be a sweet victim of this phenomenon? We spend most of our time in our houses, within those four walls. And even if not most of our time, we still tend to be the most comfortable and free when we are home.

For example, let us consider that you are into meditation and nature. Yoga is an activity that brings you joy and you like airy spaces. So even if you are living in a very small, tightly-packed studio apartment in Mumbai, your house will have characteristics that will bring out these features about your personality. You might have light-coloured walls, there could be small planted pots in the balcony and you might have chimes and other meditative oils on your display. Likewise, there are plenty other elements that speak for you without you having to:

1)      The walls of your house: As obvious as it may sound, there is much more depth to it than just your photo frames. The colour of your walls, the stuff you choose to hang on it or even the kind of wallpaper you want to go with. The luxury apartments in Gurugram for rent have this trend of going for minimal wall décor and frames that give a very elegant and posh vibe to the area. If you choose to hang a vintage painting on your wall, it will give the idea that you are into art and culture. In some cases though, people tend to pretentiously put up things that they don’t know much about and find themselves stuttering when asked about. So avoid going for anything that does not come from within and just looks good.

2)      The arrangement of the living room: If you have a living room where all the items are carefully colour-coded, it would mean you are someone who cares a lot about the colour themes in your life. If you have a mixture of different types of couches and sitting arrangements, it will show how unafraid you are of experimenting and mixing and matching. It also reflects on your colourful and creative spirit. On the other hand, if you have absolutely arranged cushions, strictly matching your couches, it gives out an idea that you like to take control over a few or perhaps more aspects of your life. You can check out the luxury apartments in Gurugram for living room ideas as they are considered to be trendsetters in the interior design department.

3)      The type of items you have on display: We put out things for display that we want to wear like a badge. In simpler terms, we are proud of those things. It can be anything ranging from your kids’ trophies to your wife’s painting. If you choose to exhibit a lot of your personal possessions like a letter from a distant friend, a painting by your schoolmate, handmade dreamcatchers or even a pair of dry leaves that you picked up from under a tree while you were walking with your high school sweetheart- it shows that you like to share your life with people. You are someone who takes joy in little things and believes in preserving memories that remind you of good times. You make people feel special by letting them know that their company matters. This also gives out the impression that you are very warm and welcoming.

4)      The type of lighting you have: Everyone fancies good lighting. Be it lampshades, chandeliers or even LED bulbs. It is in the way that you resort to them. If you have a chandelier hanging in the middle of your room, chances are that you have an outgoing personality and you believe in grand gestures. A chandelier in itself is a grand and over-the-top element to have. If you have guarded light panels with no direct contact with the eye, you probably are someone who likes quiet and calm surroundings. You do not like overbearing lights or extravagant and fancy designs. On the other hand, if you happen to have a lot of lamps around the house, you might be someone who enjoys dim lighting and a good cup of tea with an old-school classic Bollywood taste in things. The luxury apartments in Gurgaon tend to incline towards modern lampshades that are readily available at any furniture market at all price ranges. College or high school students tend to drift towards relatively cheaper options like fairy lights or LED strip lights.

All of this however is arm-chair philosophy and something that will be recognized by even a 16-year-old. But it is up to you what image you want to put out. There are so many other ways that you are letting out so much about yourself without even realizing it. There is also a chance that what you are overlooking is being noticed by others and putting you in a certain light that you might not fully be aware of. So take notes and customize your house according to how YOU like it and what matters to you. It is an extension of your personality and is noticeable to anyone and everyone that walks in. Dress up your balcony like you would dress yourself up, clean the nooks like you clean yourself up and give it a makeover if you feel like it deserves one.