Tricks For Decorating Shared Spaces

The shared spaces, also called “common areas” are meeting points for all the inhabitants of the house; therefore, they must be pleasant and not be personalized according to a single individual criterion.

On the contrary, agreement, balance and, of course, group connection must prevail.

And although it is true that there must be cohesion and uniformity, it is always necessary to leave room for creativity, as the visual continuity is not at odds with this.

The shared spaces

The aesthetics of shared spaces must have a relationship for it to work. Therefore, it is necessary to look for a common element that pleases everyone and invites them to feel the experience of living together from an organic perspective.

In this sense, when meeting and talking about it, it will be necessary to listen to each member of the house. Taking into account the opinions of each one, negotiating and maintaining a flexible attitude. Still, respect must be emphasized so that there is good communication.

Another aspect to consider when selecting the element in common is spontaneity . It is not necessary to force the agreement if it does not happen at the first moment.

For example, we may have a consensus about the color of the shared space, but not yet about accessories. There is no need to rush, little by little we can achieve a good result.

What we should keep in mind are the three key tricks for decorating shared spaces:

Tricks to decorate shared spaces

• Consensus on color. It is very important to use the tones that please us the most. Combine them with a neutral palette to provide an effect of chromatic continuity. It is worth noting that it is advisable to opt for light tones to offer luminosity and generate a greater feeling of amplitude.
• Storage furniture. Although it is necessary to add them in order to offer convenience, it is necessary to be careful when placing objects. It is not advisable to saturate them, even if the objects are not visible.

• Enter into agreement on accessories. Many times someone puts up a photo that is shameful for the other, and this generates some discomfort. To avoid this type of situation it is necessary that there is an agreement, at least among the majority, about the accessories.

• Convenience in furniture and multifunctional pieces. It is necessary to try to make all the furniture comfortable and that there are certain pieces that can be used for different purposes, such as a sofa bed.
• Look for a common element. It can be a general theme (Africa) or a specific theme (the savannah cats).
• Distribution of elements in a balanced way. In shared spaces, it is necessary to avoid overloading both surfaces and walls. This does not confuse the vision and favors relaxation during the visual journey.
• Hits. Consider that shared spaces are places with a lot of traffic, so it is necessary to think carefully about access.
  

• Within shared spaces it is necessary to create some divisions by delimiting them with some objects (a plant, a carpet or a screen, for example) in order to communicate to everyone that there is a region to share, another to relax and so on.

• Flat surfaces should be as free as possible. Accessories should not overload the tables, ever.

Recommendations for decorating shared spaces

The important thing when decorating a shared space is to idealize and apply a concrete strategy.

In this way we were able to embody the ideas and provide the required visual continuity.

Once we put into practice the tricks we went over earlier, it will be much easier to get the results we want.

A recommendation: nowadays, besides beauty, what is really wanted is comfort. Therefore, it is advisable to give priority to each stage of the decoration process.

On the other hand, the light and spaciousness of the space must be very careful to avoid wasting the space and creating an environment that is not much given to relaxation and sharing.