Most of us realize just how much a decor of a room can say about us, and are careful to decorate accordingly. Our likes, dislikes, and general character can be easily figured out through the way we decorate certain rooms. The most practical among us might show their true colors in the way in which they incorporate efficient storage solutions in their kitchens or other rooms in the home. The natural tones we use to paint our lounge would point to someone who likes a place to relax when they come home from a hard day’s work.

Glancing into a red, satin themed bedroom gives an even better indication of a part of a personality that not everyone sees. As any good decor expert can tell you, it’s essential to keep a fine line between public and private parts of the home. Think about holding a party for example: Which areas of your house would you be happy to open up to your guests and which ones would you prefer to keep off limits?

The most luxury is usually given to bedrooms, since their intimate nature means they are the area where people want to spend the most amount of money to make sure that they look as nice as possible. The type of floor decor a homeowner picks will depend on how highly traveled the floor is. As with other types of home decoration, the colors, types, and quality put into the home’s floor can give important clues to the characterization of the individual. Wool carpets are great for the bedroom, but a hard laminate is better for the hallways.

The accessories you choose will also give big tips in what kind of decor you choose. Lighting can make a big difference to how each room is perceived. A good way to increase visibility, for either practical or aesthetic purposes, is to use spotlights on specific areas. You can use this in the decorating of the rest of your home as well.

To draw your guests’ attention to certain areas of the room, you can use spotlights and single light fittings. Mood lighting may fit the needs of a minimalist decorator better, however. In other words, the manner in which you use decor in the decorating and highlighting of your home shows a lot about your character - perhaps more than you realize.