Moodboard: New Home, New Space

I bought a condo—and now that means I have to decorate it.

The furnishing comes first, of course (I’ve done most of my staples-shopping at Ikea), but the next step is turning this new space into a home. I’m still feeling it out; I’m lucky enough where the previous owner completely redid the place before selling it, and while it’s not exactly my style, it’s work-able. It’s all white. Tons of lighting. Small, but looks a little bigger thanks to light wood floors and warm white walls.

Where to start? How to begin?

I’ve been saving tons of images as points of inspiration, and these are my favorites thus far. And though my aesthetic is pretty consistent, I’m at a forked road where I’m not sure who I am or what I really like. Let me explain: I gravitate towards two vibes that though similar, are different enough. One is cool (as in the color palette): tons of white, light greys, and black to ground; some sort of muted color (pink, likely); minimal texture; clean lines offset by a little bit of glam. Think: streamlined, deep-set couches, acrylic tables and trays with soft gold accents, magazines and books arranged as decor; clusters of art arranged haphazardly on walls or framed and left on the floor; mauve and grey Mongolian sheepskin accents. Not perfect, but lived in. The other speaks to my creative, boho side: white walls and moulding contrasted with reclaimed wood floors and accents; cozy shags and kilim rugs; tons of art (again) juxtaposed by a large, minimalist mirror and modern couch.

Who am I? How do I find a happy medium? In the interim, enjoy these pretty pictures.

Signed,

Obviously-Going-Through-A-Quarter-Life-Crisis

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xx

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