Transform your space into a true reflection of you with personalized decor, cozy comforts, intentional layouts, and design elements that engage all the senses- creating a home that’s both beautiful and meaningful. Use these tips to turn your house into a home you’ll love: 

1. Create Personalization Spaces to Turn Your House into a Home You’ll Love

  • Incorporate meaningful decor pieces like family heirlooms, travel finds, or custom artwork.
  • Choose colors, textures, and materials that resonate with your personal style and evoke comfort.
  • Display family photos, personal collections, or books to add a lived-in and welcoming feel.

Designed home office by Mix Home at Solon, Iowa home

2. Focus on Comfort and Functionality. 

  • Invest in quality furniture that balances aesthetics with everyday comfort.
  • Incorporate cozy elements like soft textiles, layered lightings, and plush rugs.
  • Design spaces with your lifestyle in mind- whether it’s a reading nook, a family game area, or a functional kitchen setup.

Cedar Rapids Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Traditional Family Homestead

3. Add Life with Greenery and Light to Turn your House into a Home You’ll Love

  • Bring in houseplants to add freshness and a sense of calm to your home.
  • Maximize natural light with sheer curtains and strategic mirror placement.
  • Use statement lighting to create a warmth and enhance ambiance in each room.

Cedar Rapids Parade Home Staging Interior Design Project Portfolio

4. Define Zones with Intention

  • Use rugs, furniture arrangement, or lighting to create clear zones within open spaces.
  • Make each area serve a purpose-whether for relaxing, dining, working, or entertaining.
  • Ensure a natural flow from one room to the next to make the space feel cohesive.

Interior Design Portfolio: Modern Vintage Farmhouse Project with Klosterman Construction

5. Incorporate Scent and Sound to Turn Your House into a Home You’ll Love

  • Introduce signature home scents with candles, diffusers, or fresh flowers.
  • Play soft background music to create an inviting and comfortable atmosphere.
  • Consider acoustics and sound quality for a serene environment.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Custom Built Home by Mix Home

Finals Thoughts

Explore curated furnishings and accessories that reflect timeless comfort and style. Visit our showroom or schedule a design consultation to begin crafting a home that feels uniquely yours. Whether you are starting from scratch or refreshing a single room, we are here to help you love where you live. Let us know if you need help turning your house into a home you’ll love. 

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

YOUR TASTE + OUR EXPERTISE

The approachable design team at Mix Home Design Studio creates refreshingly modern and timelessly classic interiors for residential and select commercial new builds and remodels. We thrive on developing lasting client relationships and strive to capture your personal style through thoughtful collaboration.

We’d love to design with you! The first step for new clients is to complete our New Client Questionnaire. Once submitted, we will review your answers and be in touch within a week or two to schedule an initial meeting.

Please note: Due to high demand and full schedules, we currently have a 15-45 day wait list for new clients, depending on the scope of your project.

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