Fashion & Homes #1

Choosing the housing theme that’s right for can be something of a challenge! But we're here to give you a few tips!

First off, it’s always wise to come up with a story to go around for your house. For example, one of my houses is the home to her Majesty of Marleybone’s Lord Chancellor. If you have a story you can design each room with purpose and a message. Having a story that goes along with your house can keep you focused on a specific theme, so it doesn't look all over the place.

Next, is a huge mistake some decorators make. The lack of detail to accompany their theme. Without detail, a home meant to be a Samurai Retreat can just as easily become a wizard’s dorm room. One of our laws are, without detail there is no message. Though detail is important, don't put all of your ideas in one room. It is perfectly fine if one of your rooms is more detailed than another, as long as something is conveyed over all.

Also, DO NOT choose a theme you are going to either hate or become tired of in a few days. Themes have to carry on for months until you can think of another good idea. If you're new to decorating, it is easiest if you choose to make a house out of your favorite world, or even NPC. If you despise Krokotopia, don’t choose a balance themed home. It will end up becoming more difficult for you. After you get the hang of it - challenge yourself. Make an underwater house, or decorate based on your favorite book! It will all come in time.

Never, ever decorate to JUST the sides of a room.  Always have something in the center to round it off and not just be an empty floor of nothingness. Many people are confused as to what to put in the center of your room - but it all just really depends on your theme. The center of your room can't be too crowded but not too empty, so sometimes small items will do.



Though this may sound a tad silly,  try to be the character who the home is meant for. If it’s meant for your wizard get in their mindset and design their home for them, not you. But at the end of the day, you must be satisfied with your results.

Try different things! Mix Aquila and Valencia, or even Mooshu and Krokotopia! Using items from different worlds will develop your technique, and will result in a more complex house. Just don't go too crazy!

Keep a budget , so you can get all you want done without running out of funds. Even if it’s not everything you wanted, you will have framework. You can always add onto the framework!



This has been Finn with Fashion & Homes Friday! Hope you enjoyed these tips!