If you’re contemplating a home makeover, but you’re stuck for inspiration, then you might find it in a range of places – including the stars. While you might not take astrology seriously enough to follow your horoscope, you might still look at some of the traditional assosciations between star signs and specific personality traits and tastes.
How Do Star Signs Shape Our Tastes?
Fitted wardrobe specialists, Hammonds, have consulted Bex Milford – a professional astrologer and founder of Cosmic Cures. She’s pinpointed some of the classic styles for various signs.
For example, Aries are said to prefer things minimalistic and free of clutter, while Tauruses lean more toward cottage-style comfort and luxury. If you’re a Cancer, on the other hand, then you might be more nostalgic – which suggests that classic antique items are the way to go. Capricorns love natural elements, like exposed stone and sunlight; Libras prefer pastel shades, flower arrangements, and soft lighting. The recommendations vary from sign to sign, and you don’t need to view them as a ready-made shopping list. Take what’s useful, and discard the rest!
One thing to bear in mind is the element to which your star sign belongs. For example, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are fire signs – which tends to mean brightness and passion. Décor that reflects this will help these people to feel more at home in a given space.
The colours we choose might also be informed by our star signs. For example, water signs like Aquarius and Pisces tend to lend themselves to cool shades of blue, and lavender. In the case of Pisces, Bex recommends a coastal vibe, with white, washed-out wooden furniture providing that touch of rusticness.
If you’re on a tight budget, then this might actually help you to conform more to the edicts of your sign. A Gemini tends to love eclectic surroundings – which means that a mix of DIY, upcycled, and charity-shop furniture might help to create the right look without breaking the bank.
What About Compatibility?
If you’re sharing your living space with other people, then you might think about how their astrological chart might contribute to your décor. The good news is that, in most cases, we can satisfy the needs of two astrological signs in the same space. What matters is that we incorporate overarching philosophies, as well as satisfying the individual tastes of everyone involved.
For example, Earth signs tend to lean toward minimalism, while Water signs are relaxed and artistic. You can usually satisfy both criteria with a single space, while still leaving room for self-expression.
Even if you’re skeptical about the benefits of astrology, you can still draw inspiration from some of the traditional assosciations and guidelines. It might be just the spark that’s required to create the interior of your dreams.
