31 Inspirational Quotes for Your Home
You know that feeling when you read a great quote and it makes you nod your head in agreement and enthusiasm, because you agree with it so whole heartedly?
I've collected together more than a dozen quotes to inspire you about your home, interior decor, and objects you own. These quotes cover a range of different thoughts and perspectives. One or more is sure to resonate in some way!
Below you'll find ideas on colour and mixing old and new decor, and what makes a home just right. From thoughts on embracing minimalism to displaying collections of items, and everything in between!
Read on for inspiration!
Inspiration for Home Interiors
“An empty room is a story waiting to happen, and you are the author.”
“A room should start a conversation before people actually start exchanging words”
“The colors and design of a home should be a reflection of the people who live inside.”
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
“One of the reasons I became a designer in the first place was because I love collecting and then putting it all together. But when you are designing your own house, one of the hardest things to do is finish it. Because you are always finding and adding your next favorite thing.”
“The combination of new and old will always be my signature. That’s what ignites my creative passion. ”
“Make it simple, but significant.”
Inspiration for Objects, Decor and Artwork
“Play with accessories. Sometimes the smallest things can make a huge impact.”
“Rooms should feel as though the furniture and art within them were collected over time and curated with a sense of personal history.”
“I always put in one controversial item, it makes people talk.”
“The details are not the details. They make the design.”
“Punches of colour keep a room feeling youthful and engaging.”
“Look at every horizontal surface in your home as an opportunity.”
“Stick to the things you really love. An honest room is always up to date.”
“If you have your grandmother’s vintage tea set, don’t just put it in a cabinet to collect dust. Get it out and use it.”
“I must have books everywhere. They’re the soul of a room—they reveal the taste, the interests, and the secrets of whoever lives there.
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“If you buy stuff you love, regardless of era or price, your home will be a true reflection of you.”
Inspiration for Decluttering
“Decluttering is infinitely easier when you think of it as deciding what to keep, rather than deciding what to throw away.”
“You need to edit your space. Good design isn’t just about acquiring, it’s about releasing. Sometimes what you take away makes what you keep more special.”
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. ”
“Minimalist rooms can be so beautiful, but I can’t live in one; I love objects too much.
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“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”
“In order to be a good gatekeeper, you have to think of your house as sacred space, not storage space. ”
Inspiration for the Home
“We shape our homes and then our homes shape us.”
“May your walls know joy; May every room hold laughter and every window open to great possibility.”
“The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.”
“The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.”
“Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love.”
“Our homes should inspire us to go out into the world to do great things & then welcome us back for refreshment.”
“A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.”
“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.”
That's the end of the list!
Did any of those quotes strike a connection for you? Did you disagree with any of them? Either way, I hope these left you feeling energized and ready to tackle your next home project!
Cheers!
Amanda
