SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME DECOR ACCORDING TO YOUR ZODIAC SIGN

Looking for ‘your’ type of décor inspiration? It’s time to bring the Chakras at work. However understated the zodiacs might be but your stars can undoubtedly be a great help to choose what suffices the job and what actually satiates the soul. While some zodiacs scream “privacy please!”, some yearn for Zen den, others may seek for chirpiness. Dominated by the earth, fire, air, and water each zodiac sign hankers different colours, styles, and textures which might be hard to contemplate but based on what your astrology says, we have a few tips for your beautiful abode to help revamp it just the way you like it.

Aries – Minimalistic yet Bold

Being an Aries, you must be aware of your sizzling personality and the generousness of spontaneity infused into it. You are creative in unique ways and your zest for life is limitless. For your hot and fiery soul, what can be bolder than orange? Showing an optimistic sign, orange can perfectly reflect your persona through interiors. And while choosing it, don’t shy away to use this colour to its fullest – starting from your kitchen or bedroom this lively hue can bring a perfect kick-start to your day. Another important trait that lies on the plate of Aries is their ultra-busy life schedule. This means, if you choose to go minimalistic with clutter-free interiors, chances are you’ll get to focus more on your never-ending task list. Aries people also tend to be explorers and natural adventurers – and now when it’s official, why not make a gallery wall of your own displaying the pictures and mementoes narrating your adventure tales.

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Taurus – Traditional and Cosy

As an Earth sign, you seek comfort, pleasure, and security in life. Likewise, you love cosier home. Start with painting your walls in the shade of green. To add a pinch of luxury to it, try Emerald or Hunter green. Being a Taurian, you cannot deny the fact that luxury is bae – to compliment your taste use paintings, leather sofas, antiques, oriental rugs, and don’t forget to place few heavenly scented candles. Keep the furniture comfortable, consider installing an urban style fireplace in the corner of your living room, and use heartful of pop colours like yellow, blue, red to top the neutral picks. Nevertheless, we know you’ll pick everything with great taste and style because that’s what Taurians are admired for. Bonus tip: Plants and fresh flowers can help to accentuate your earthy likings.

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Gemini – Chirpy and Vibrant

You are that one chatterbox of your group, aren’t you? While you love to socialise and is a happy-go-lucky person, your home décor should definitely speak your vibe. And before your indecisive mind fails to hook on a particular character for your abode, we’ve got your back. How about adding a pinch of inspiring yellow and breezy blue in your living space? For you all who are born intelligent, are full of passion and curiosity, their home should be everything sans boring – which is why let the vibrant colours be welcomed. Denoted as the colour of the intellect, yellow will gear up your mental power and focus which being a Gemini you are anyway gifted with. While infusing blue into it, try to hang up quirky wall paintings in blue or add a few comfy blue couches. Light turquoise too can turn great for furnishings – think of tablecloths or rugs maybe! And because you are the social queen, your must-have pick should be a big, fluffy and comfortable couch along with a lot of dainty armchairs. Of course, being a Gemini you love duality – go with two matching decor styles like boho and retro, modern yet traditional, or Scandinavian and Californian-inspired.

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Leo – Lavish and Royal

Among all, you have undoubtedly the most expensive taste which commands an ultra-luxurious abode to match your fancies. Though you already have an eye for details and you tend to be very creative with your home, we have a few additional ideas for you. When it comes to choosing colour schemes, don’t shy away from daring shades like bright red, black, purple or even a splash of gold here and there. To bring in the exoticness – animal and tribal prints will perfectly fit your style mantra (especially for the living room). Since you are ruled by the sun, you tend to crave for more sunshine, do so by using light coloured curtains or make sure you have an Italian style floor-to-ceiling windows encompassing the luxury of view. Lastly, let your manor embody your powerful, regal instinct by using silk material wherever possible. Try for a silk table runner, couch covers or even silk-touch wallpapers. After all, you won’t be happy unless your home feels like a palace. Right?

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Cancer – Simple and Contented

Cancerians are highly emotional and caring soul. And for you who yearns for a simple and harmonious life, pastel shades can best reflect your inner softer, humble personality. Since you're a family-oriented person and memories play an important role in your life, your home needs to have a lot of space for framed photographs and other souvenirs. Paint your walls in neutral colours like white, sky blue, and pastel shades to give it a welcoming feel. A relaxed sofa and a big, rustic dining table should be a must for your abode because they will allow you to hold family gatherings and satiate your domestic bliss. Pull in some bookshelves, plush rugs, and subtle artworks to add a cosy accent to your home. You can also consider Violet which will energize and calm your emotions and the colour is believed to revitalise the chakras.

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Pisces – Beachy and Chic

We can certainly assure that you are a beach person rather than a mountain person. Just like a true Piscean, you are drawn to sea and love to daydream. If such is the case, your dream home should be like a soothing oceanic breeze – peaceful and calm.  And when your imaginative mind merges with your emotional soul, your ideal interiors should reflect your mood. Soft colours with hint of blue shall be you’re your eventual colour palette for the walls. And since you love to be around water, your home décor should have elements like large aquariums, indoor fountains or sea-shells hanging art-deco. When it comes to having a sound sleep, your bedroom should exactly resonate your mood. Create a beachy zen vibe there with luxurious dark curtains, lavishly big beds and comfortable pillows. Home to you is a peaceful escape from all the worldly things. So why not to create one? One last tip, use as many mirrors as you can. Hang it in the living room or frame different sizes to create a collage, mirrors can create the ultimate nirvana you are looking for.

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Libra – Sophisticated Bliss 

Being one of the most artistic signs, your design aesthetics can often be seen in your knack for balanced and symmetrical decor choices which look like the one in-home design magazines. Serene and pastel-coloured walls can perfectly match your sophisticated personality and will help to create a balanced vibe. Go for simple, organic lines with a mixture of beautiful textures like high-quality crystal and glass and you can also consider placing lavish furniture that can speak sophistication for you. Spaciousness and sunshine at home will match your airy spirit, so choose to bring out the best from your windows. Don’t be afraid to mix materials or styles! As the sign of the scales, you master the art of matching and coordinating. Right?

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Virgo – Organised and Clean

Being a Virgo, you just cannot handle the mess. Your sign tends towards perfectionism and keeping things clean and in order are your utmost priorities. Virgos have a reputation of telling exactly where something of theirs is located – as a Virgo woman your home space matters a lot. Using chaste white colour for your interiors will perfectly match your orderly nature or if you are looking for creating a distinct identity of your abode, what about dove grey? Since, you are one of the most clutter-free people, choosing plain and elegant looking furniture will do magic. Also, make friends with cabinets, a lot of them because we know how irritated you may get if you do not find your perfect spice or your perfect mascara in place. Try accessorizing your plain spaces with fresh flowers, coffee-table books or a couple of artsy vases. With all the work that you (Virgo) often likes to tackle, you may sometime skip taking care of yourself, hence, create a space that keeps you pampered effortlessly.

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Sagittarius – Eclectic and Cheerful

Pulling you back to home can get difficult at times – Sagittarius women are true explorers! Your passion for travel reflects on the way you choose to decorate your home too. How about bringing a little bit of each corner of the world to your home? Display your collections from around the world, such as vintage suitcases, artefacts, local handicrafts, spiritual figurines, and more. Also, to bring the spirit of outdoor in, you can create your small indoor garden in your living area with some clove-scented candles and cute succulents and faux plants. Cheer up the corners by creating a reading nook by using vibrant colours, you can use knit pillows and throws to give it a uber-comfy vibe. Let your home-space unabashedly reflect your wanderlust – use pieces that remind you of the different countries you have visited and those remaining in your checklist. And when choosing the colour for your walls, do it in the Sagittarius style: bold, bright, and beautiful.

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Scorpio – Mysterious and Intense

Being a Scorpio, you are one of the mysterious souls. But we have got your perfect soft spot, and that is your love for ‘intense’ interiors. Follow these décor tips and make your home a fantasy place to live in – swear by interiors that are exotic be it a Middle Eastern or Spanish influence. Colours like burgundy, rich brown, wine red, dark blue, and hot pink can create mystery into your space which you anyway love to indulge in. When choosing on the furniture try to bring home the humble velvet. When designing your bedroom use layered window treatments including floor-to-ceiling curtains and numerous lightings such as floor lamps, downlights, and chandeliers will make you a happy soul. Don’t forget to pick a stunning bed, because Scorpios are generally infatuated with intimate setups, and so should you. 

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Aquarius – Free and Concrete 

While Aquarians are great humanitarians, they are also fiercely individualistic and like to dance to the beat of their own drum. If you are born under this sign, material such as concrete, metals, glass, and aluminium is your canvas. We are sure you love to be ahead with the deco trends, so while choosing a theme for your interiors, go for modern and contemporary for them being your ideal type. Being an Aquarian, you crave for open and airy spaces – layout a big living area with tall atriums and void spaces; to make it look more spacious, keep furniture sparse and make sure it is positioned far from the walls. Being the ruler of futuristic endeavours, your home should speak strong pieces like graphics prints, geometrical designs, and modern art. You can choose your accent wall to hang such arts and focus on vibrant hues like salmon, indigo, and violet to be the base of your walls. And because you love freedom so much, let go your happy feet naked and ‘dance to the beat of your own drum’ on your high-end bare hardwood floors.

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Capricorn – Traditional and Consistent

Surprisingly, you are not among the rule-breakers. You like to conform to norms rather than challenging them – taking the traditional approach of life. For consistency seekers like you, traditionally styled home suites the best. Go for traditional interior design to satiate your longing for convention and reliability. You no doubt appreciate the cosy warmth of the fireplace and traditional aesthetic of chandeliers. Go for a cool and retro makeover for your living space by adding colours like mango yellow, leather brown or navy blue and add wood and leather elements to your living space to give it an old-school feel. Not to forget, you love to display things which you are passionate about, be it a book, favourite quotes or music instruments – feel free to do so by either giving them a dedicated place or setting them free on other furniture pieces. For bedroom go with dark, rich, and full of winter colours. Also, a conservative mahogany bed with a sturdy headboard will give a sense of stability – traits which Capricorns are known for.

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Ever had trouble nailing down a decor scheme for your home? Who knew that the answer may have already written in the stars (wink!)