Slow Decorating
Ever heard of the term, “slow décor” or “slow decorating”? Slow decorating emerges as a result of the “slow” movement or lifestyle. It is a more sustainable alternative to the usual fast-paced decorating practice that has become the norm today in an attempt to satiate our need to have a perfectly furnished home.
Slow décor is about doing away with that instant gratification we feel when our homes are fully furnished. The only benefit of doing this is that it is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Interior designer, Amy Barrata defines it as the process of taking your time to curate the perfect space for yourself. She says that once you know your space, you can then determine the decorating style you love. To sum it up, slow decorating refers to the intention and purpose behind acquiring furniture for our homes – it is about quality over quantity.
Three benefits of Slow Decorating:
Reduced Pressure
Slow decorating eliminates a lot of the pressure people face when they move into a new home. It reduces the pressure to choose a decorating style right away. Instead, this process allows you to take your time and proceed with caution.
Sufficient Budgeting Time
Taking the time to budget allows homeowners to build their cash flow between buying different pieces or items for their homes. Moreover, this allows them to focus on what they are able to purchase with the available budget and leave the rest for later. This also applies to choosing priority jobs over the less important ones during the decorating process.
Compromise
Slow decorating takes away having to rush into making a purchase. Instead, it encourages saving up for the furniture that homeowners actually want instead of what is just there and affordable (which is likely ever quality) in a bid to fill up their homes. There is the likelihood that homeowners might spend even less if they take the time to budget.
Thorough Planning and finding a Style that Works
Planning allows you as a homeowner to take your time in creating mood boards, themes, as well as finding inspiration in all kinds of creative mediums in all sorts of ways while you are waiting for things to come together. It gives you ample time to choose and change décor styles and different looks and feels for the different rooms in your home.
