Home Decorating 6 Simple Steps to Finding Your Home Decor Style Not sure how to create a home that truly reflects your personality? Start with these easy tricks. By Lauren DeBellis Lauren DeBellis Lauren DeBellis began her publishing career in 1999 at Country Living, where she spent two years as the executive assistant to the editor-in-chief and contributing writer. She moved into her role as editorial assistant at Parents magazine in 2001 where she focused on lifestyle content. Over the next seven years, Lauren was promoted to various positions, ultimately leaving her role as Lifestyle Editor in 2007. She went on to Quick & Simple as senior home and crafts editor until the magazine folded in 2008. Since then, Lauren has leveraged her experience in all things home, design, DIY, housewares, crafts and entertaining into a full-time freelance career. After staff positions with HomeWorld Business and Gourmet Insider, former trade publications serving the housewares industry, Lauren now works closely with several trade organizations conducting and analyzing consumer and retail business research as it affects the housewares industry. Lauren attended Marist College where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication. Her major was journalism with a minor in political science. She was a reporter for the school newspaper and interned at Child magazine during her tenure. She was also a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority where she held the office of vice president of standards. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 7, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Getty Images Our homes provide us with the perfect canvas to show off our unique personalities. Our spaces should not only feel comfortable but also reflect our lifestyles. All too often, this is easier said than done. If you're ready to craft your own personal home decor style this year, read on for six easy ways to find inspiration—beyond following gorgeous design blogs on Instagram. 30 Easy and Unexpected Living Room Decorating Ideas 01 of 06 Start a Pinterest board Spending time perusing images on Pinterest can be so inspiring, but the ability to save the images we admire in one place is priceless. Create a board devoted to style and use it as a gathering spot for images that speak to you. Every so often, review what you've saved to tap into what you're drawn to. 02 of 06 Purchase an "anchor" design piece Find one object, such as a centerpiece bowl, lamp, or frame—even a small piece of furniture that you just love will work. Use it as your design anchor, and style the rest of the room off of that one piece. That way, you have something you truly enjoy to reference back to as you explore other ideas for your home. 03 of 06 Create a real-life mood board While similar to Pinterest, a real-life mood board provides a realistic look at the styles you love. It may sound simple, but a cork board provides the perfect canvas to collect and pin inspiration onto. Perhaps it's a professionally styled spread of a home from a magazine that you're drawn to, a postcard, or a scrap of ribbon. As you collect items and add to your mood board, you're sure to see your own personal style evolve. 04 of 06 Design a vignette Find a small space in your home, such as an end table, your bedroom dresser, or a small shelf. Gather a few objects such as a vase, decorative bowl, framed photo, or artwork—anything that tickles your fancy. Arrange them and live with it for a week or so to see if the items have long-term appeal. Designing one small area is much less intimidating than an entire room, and if you end up liking what you create, you can spread that style across your entire home. 05 of 06 Try flower arranging Flowers are a source of inspiration for so much of what goes on in fashion, beauty, and home decor. The opportunity to play around with blooms in various hues, shapes, and textures can help you tap into what speaks to your soul most. For example, if you're drawn to a minimalist, symmetrical arrangement, the clean lines of modern decor may be best for you. 06 of 06 Visit a designer showhouse Many interior designers participate in showhouses, and often, the proceeds go to charity. Designers get the opportunity to decorate a room that best reflects what styles and trends they are currently embracing. Whether in real life or virtual, a visit to one can help you tap into what you'd like to see in your own home. Follow our Real Simple Home to find plenty of design and organization inspiration. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit