De la multitud de estilos decorativos que puedes elegir para tu hogar, el aesthetic es uno de los más modernos y actuales. De hecho, es una tendencia surgida al calor de las Redes Sociales y que en los últimos años se ha ramificado de multitud de formas. Aunque conserva una esencia de la que hoy queremos hablarte en este artículo.

So now you know—if this is something that piques your curiosity, stick with us to find out how you can decorate an “aesthetic” room.

What is the “aesthetic” decor style?

More than just a decorative style, the aesthetic is a unique way of viewing the world today. In addition to bringing it into our homes, we can apply it to our clothing or personal style, because it’s synonymous with the concept of “aesthetics.” It emerged recently on social media platforms—primarily Tumblr and TikTok—driven by young people of Generation Z, which encompasses those born between 1996 and 2012.

Its goal is to highlight visual beauty while preserving each person’s personal touch. Therefore, there are many ways to achieve this, although many of them do so by delving into aspects such as art, vintage style, or nature.

Thus, from the perspective of decorating an “aesthetic” room, this approach aims to create a beautiful, eye-catching, and harmonious environment. To achieve this, it relies on order, color, and natural elements, such as wood and plants.

From there, the choice will be very personal, because there are so many sub-styles within this aesthetic: retro or vintage, rocker, hippie, grunge, minimalist…

How can I decorate a room to make it look “aesthetic”?

The “aesthetic” style is so personal that it’s most commonly applied to a bedroom. That’s why you’ll find a series of general tips below on how to incorporate it into your own bedroom.

Posters, vinyl records, and other vintage items

Like the kitsch style, this aesthetic celebrates the past. It evokes it through classic decorative elements, such as posters or prints from old movies, vinyl records, cassette tapes, and so on. As a result, references to the 20th century are constant, with a particular fondness for the 1960s and 1970s—decades marked by one of the styles that most influences it: the hippie movement.

A feast for the eyes and pastel colors

The decor of an “aesthetic” room is uplifting. Light colors—primarily pastels—such as sky blue, light pink, pale yellow, or green should dominate. And since they pair very well with neutral tones to create a sense of balance, white, beige, or gray can also play a prominent role on the walls, beds, or furniture.

Photos to add a personal touch

As we’ve been saying, this style is very personal, because the result should be one-of-a-kind. And one of the best ways to achieve this personal touch is to use our own images and photos when decorating an “aesthetic” room.

If you like to reminisce about the places you’ve been, some special moments in your life, or simply love photography, feel free to arrange them around the room however you like. You can use this space as an Instagram, Pinterest, or Tumblr wall to enhance that aesthetic. And you can even mix it with a vintage vibe if these images are Polaroid-style,

An abundance of plants

A nod to nature or eco-friendly elements is also a must in the decor of an “aesthetic” room. Plants will also take center stage; to achieve this, try to choose species that stand out for their large, glossy leaves, as well as trailing or climbing varieties.

More than colorful flowers, this style is dominated by green, stemmed indoor plants that have some freedom to grow and spread. These plants have the great advantage of not requiring much care to thrive, since they’ll be happy receiving indirect light.

Some recommended plants of this type include the Monstera Adansonii, the Ficus Pandurata, the Calathea, the Pothos, and the Pilea, also known as the Chinese money plant.

Ropes and Vines

Horizontal lines also dominate the decor of an “aesthetic” room. And you can make the most of them in different ways:

• Use climbing plants, as we saw in the previous point, to cover part of a piece of furniture or a wall.
• LED garlands and string lights, such as those commonly used at Christmas.
• Like a string or clothesline, for hanging photos, posters, decorative items, etc.

Any of these options will allow you to decorate a corner of your room, embellish your headboard, or cover a section of the wall that looks a little bare.

Decorative lights

We just mentioned this: LED lights are perfect for an “aesthetic” room, because when paired well with other vintage or classic elements, they create a very attractive look. After all, their main purpose is really to decorate and create a cozy space, rather than to provide light; so you’ll also need plenty of natural light during the day and lamps or soft spotlights for the evening.

And along with LED lights, neon is also a great choice. Especially if you love the ’80s, want to give your space a cyberpunk vibe, or are a gamer at heart, because this type of lighting beautifully blends the past with the future.

Organization

Even if you want to add several items to your room, it’s important to organize and arrange them in a logical way. You can create small spaces within the room based on a theme or interest to set them apart from the rest. For example, you can use the headboard of your bed or the area above your desk to display your keepsakes, decorate the corner by your window with plants, or cover the largest wall with your favorite posters, prints, or wall decals.

Comfortable and Cozy Textiles

Keep in mind that a room decorated in the “aesthetic” style should invite you to linger. To achieve this, it should feel comfortable and cozy, so you might want to opt for soft, warm fabrics and surfaces. Therefore, pillows, comforters, blankets, and upholstery can be made of wool, fur, or velvet; while on the floor you can lay out a large, shag rug and hang curtains made of velvet, cotton, linen, or gauze on the windows.

Decorate your room to make it look aesthetic and show it off

That wraps up our 8 ideas for decorating an “aesthetic” room. Now all you have to do is put them into practice to let your creativity run wild and create a space that’s very personal—but at the same time, perfect for showing off and proudly sharing on social media.

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