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Whimsical Design can add a pop of fun in your Home

Looking to have a little bit of fun with your home’s interior decor? Consider the three tenets of whimsical design.

Let’s define the terms of whimsical design for home decor.

whimsy: playfully quaint or fanciful behaviour or humour.

restrained: characterized by reserve or moderation

restrained whimsy: strategically contained unexpected fun moments

So, yes, I made up that last definition for restrained whimsy. But it doesn’t make it less true. (You are reading it on the Internet, right?)

A tree shelf is a fun whimsical addition to any room

Birdfeeders and birdbaths are playful when they are made from teacups

Door trim just got schooled with these book shelves Love

Giraffe fun in lighting brings a pop of whimsy into any room at home

Little rabbit doorstop is a whimsy surprise underfoot

Peek a boo Whimsical lighting can also add a bit of charm and be sophisticated too

Pour me a light It is a whimsical desk lamp that brings joy to any office

Yes to the hand rail that grows from the floor Whimsy rules when it can be pop in a traditional space

Theresa

Theresa is a handy designer and writer. She shares DIY projects, tool how-to, and home makeovers as a book author, home show speaker, DIY workshop coach, and radio host. Plus, she has a degree in journalism with a minor in architecture, and is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPs) and certified color consultant. She's created fast-paced makeovers for TV shows, and shares home trends and DIY tips as a freelance writer and guest on news shows and satellite media tours for TV and radio.

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