There was a time when Pinterest dictated the aesthetics of every new home on the block. From cookie-cutter beige sofas to monotonous colour schemes and identical artwork on every wall, Pinterest boards quickly spiralled into repetition. Every home started looking eerily alike, and the larger question remained - where is the personal touch that makes a house feel like a home?
In 2025, Pinterest boards are still a thing, but a quiet revolution is underway. It’s a revolution where homeowners want to give their house a touch of their personality and move beyond mere aesthetics to make their home feel truly like home. Welcome to the era of interiors, where uniqueness, cultural identity, storytelling, and emotional resonance are far more valued than blindly following trends. Where interiors have transcended beyond aesthetics and are all about intention.
To make a home feel truly like your personal sanctuary, you need to start with the 5 golden rules.
Start With Purpose, Not Pinterest.
Ask what you want your home to do for you. Do you want it to be your zen den? Do you want it to be your place to rest and reset, or do you want a place where you can just be you? That intent becomes your north star. Start adding home decor that matches the purpose. Whether it is adding elegant candle stands to enjoy candle-lit nights, or a coffee table that gives you company as you sip a hot cuppa.
Invest in Emotional Decor.
Invest in Emotional Decor. Include pieces that carry meaning, a vintage mirror from your grandmother, an artwork made by your child, or a ceramic that reminds you of your travels. But not everyone inherits these pieces, which is why it's completely okay to build your pieces of emotional decor. It could be a photo frame with a picture of your favourite family vacation, or a vase that makes you smile when you set flowers in it. Choose a piece that invokes a positive emotion.
Edit Ruthlessly.
Less is not just more; less is often you. Choose fewer items, but let each one speak louder. Whether it is one piece of artwork on the wall instead of clutter, or one lamp instead of a dozen, minimise the chaos and keep pieces that are close to your heart and stay true to your personality.
Blend, Don’t Match.
Perfectly coordinated spaces can feel sterile. Mixing materials, colours, and styles makes a room come alive. Cushions, for instance, can be mixed and matched to make for a melange of colours and textures that add a playful charm to your living room.
Buy Slow, Buy Well.
Trends fade, but well-made pieces with character will always rise above. Think of every decor buy as a long-term relationship, not a seasonal fling. There are a million pieces of home decor out there, but ask yourself, what kind of decor would make you feel truly at home?
So the next time you're tempted to replicate a trend, pause and ask yourself: Does this feel like me? Because in the new era of interiors, beauty is personal. And that's the most luxurious trend of all.