Designing With the Stars: Capricorn
Create a space that celebrates your star sign
Is it possible that the character traits of astrological signs are reflected in the choices we make in home design and decoration? In this horoscopes-for-homes series, we examine those preferences from likes to dislikes as they apply to everything from colours to kitchens. It’s Capricorn’s birthday this month, and a study of their responsible and grounded nature shows the perfect home environment for this star sign.
Sign at a Glance
Dates: December 22 to January 19
Architectural style: Traditional
Character traits: Responsible, ambitious, disciplined
Likes: Practicality, independence, elegance, fairness
Dislikes: Frills, trends, boastfulness, superficiality
Favourite decorating colours: Earth tones and forest green
Sign at a Glance
Dates: December 22 to January 19
Architectural style: Traditional
Character traits: Responsible, ambitious, disciplined
Likes: Practicality, independence, elegance, fairness
Dislikes: Frills, trends, boastfulness, superficiality
Favourite decorating colours: Earth tones and forest green
Architectural style: Traditional
Capricorns are not rule breakers. They like constancy and consistency and would prefer to conform to norms rather than challenge them. As such, they are well-suited to a traditionally styled home. The classic lines of traditional architecture and interior design suit their longing for convention and reliability.
They may be particularly drawn to Federation and Victorian homes. The history of these styles appeals to them and they may admire the details of ornate cornices, wainscotting and skirting boards.
So your style is traditional
Capricorns are not rule breakers. They like constancy and consistency and would prefer to conform to norms rather than challenge them. As such, they are well-suited to a traditionally styled home. The classic lines of traditional architecture and interior design suit their longing for convention and reliability.
They may be particularly drawn to Federation and Victorian homes. The history of these styles appeals to them and they may admire the details of ornate cornices, wainscotting and skirting boards.
So your style is traditional
This living room should appeal to Capricorns. It has the balance and symmetry of traditional interior design. People born under this star sign would no doubt appreciate the cosy warmth of the fireplace and the historic details of the fireplace surround. The chandelier also adheres to the traditional aesthetic and creates a room of warm elegance – the perfect environment for a Capricorn.
Character: Ambitious and hardworking
Like their symbol the goat climbing a tall rugged mountain, Capricorns are adept at setting high goals and then working methodically towards them. They usually achieve great success in their careers, even if it does not present itself immediately. Eventually, their focus and perseverance will lead them to their goals.
Capricorns benefit from having a dedicated office in their home to pursue this work. They are organised and practical, so a fit-out with detailed joinery will help them to create the sense of order they need to pursue their objectives.
Like their symbol the goat climbing a tall rugged mountain, Capricorns are adept at setting high goals and then working methodically towards them. They usually achieve great success in their careers, even if it does not present itself immediately. Eventually, their focus and perseverance will lead them to their goals.
Capricorns benefit from having a dedicated office in their home to pursue this work. They are organised and practical, so a fit-out with detailed joinery will help them to create the sense of order they need to pursue their objectives.
Likes: Practicality
Capricorns are realists. They see things exactly as they are and aren’t likely to be carried away by flights of fancy. They want their surroundings to represent this and to make sense. They are practical beings, so in a utilitarian room like the kitchen, their emphasis will be on function rather than form.
Capricorns love kitchen drawers instead of cupboards. If they are lucky enough to design their own kitchen from scratch, they should invest time and energy into planning for all their equipment and appliances to have designated spaces. A Capricorn would love a butler’s pantry to provide even more joinery for organised shelving and drawers.
Capricorns are realists. They see things exactly as they are and aren’t likely to be carried away by flights of fancy. They want their surroundings to represent this and to make sense. They are practical beings, so in a utilitarian room like the kitchen, their emphasis will be on function rather than form.
Capricorns love kitchen drawers instead of cupboards. If they are lucky enough to design their own kitchen from scratch, they should invest time and energy into planning for all their equipment and appliances to have designated spaces. A Capricorn would love a butler’s pantry to provide even more joinery for organised shelving and drawers.
If a Capricorn doesn’t have the space for a butler’s pantry, they might design a cupboard like this that provides a second prep sink, and space to corral kitchen necessities that are used often, but which tidy Capricorn may want to keep out of eyesight.
Planning the perfect butler’s pantry
Planning the perfect butler’s pantry
Family
Capricorn is strongly associated with family and the sign takes the responsibility of parenting very seriously. They are known to be good guides and may want to take an active role in their children’s homework, teaching them the same work ethic that they themselves possess.
As such, Capricorns should create a work zone in a central part of the house, such as in the kitchen. This way they can closely monitor kids using the computer. This set-up would also appeal to Capricorn’s hard-working nature, as it provides a central space for them to address the many extra responsibilities they tend to take on.
Capricorn is strongly associated with family and the sign takes the responsibility of parenting very seriously. They are known to be good guides and may want to take an active role in their children’s homework, teaching them the same work ethic that they themselves possess.
As such, Capricorns should create a work zone in a central part of the house, such as in the kitchen. This way they can closely monitor kids using the computer. This set-up would also appeal to Capricorn’s hard-working nature, as it provides a central space for them to address the many extra responsibilities they tend to take on.
Elegance
It’s not all hard work for Capricorn. They like the finer things in life and are attracted to an elegant aesthetic. Their hard work often enables them to indulge this desire for beautiful things, but they are seldom boastful or pretentious. They usually enjoy a quiet elegance. Rooms filled with traditional, sturdy pieces of furniture will appeal to them. They appreciate timeless design and quality construction to create furniture that is durable, as well as beautiful.
It’s not all hard work for Capricorn. They like the finer things in life and are attracted to an elegant aesthetic. Their hard work often enables them to indulge this desire for beautiful things, but they are seldom boastful or pretentious. They usually enjoy a quiet elegance. Rooms filled with traditional, sturdy pieces of furniture will appeal to them. They appreciate timeless design and quality construction to create furniture that is durable, as well as beautiful.
Capricorns would love the subtle elegance of a bedroom like this. They enjoy natural fibres and should fill their bedrooms with lots of fine materials, such as silks and linens. They would also be drawn to the traditional mouldings on the ceiling of this bedroom, as well as the clean and simple lines of the furniture.
This elegant wardrobe space would definitely appeal to the female Capricorn (and probably most other star signs too!) Not only does the joinery seen here adhere to the traditional form, but it is well ordered and organised. Capricorns would delight in placing their well-earned treasures in the many drawers of this room.
Take a look through these dream wardrobes
Take a look through these dream wardrobes
Antiques
Capricorn’s ruling planet is Saturn – a planet deeply associated with time. People in this sign can express this association with time through a love of history, or a love of antique pieces. Such items also work very well with traditional architecture and design, so they may feature several pieces in their homes.
They are also drawn to the solid construction and the often regal aesthetic that antiques bring to a room. Antique furniture is sturdy and reliable – much like a Capricorn’s own nature.
Capricorn’s ruling planet is Saturn – a planet deeply associated with time. People in this sign can express this association with time through a love of history, or a love of antique pieces. Such items also work very well with traditional architecture and design, so they may feature several pieces in their homes.
They are also drawn to the solid construction and the often regal aesthetic that antiques bring to a room. Antique furniture is sturdy and reliable – much like a Capricorn’s own nature.
A more quirky Capricorn might like to use vintage pieces or creative expressions of history in the home. This bathroom cabinet has been recycled from an old bureau, and the walls decorated with historical newspapers. Capricorns hate to see things wasted and appreciate finding new uses for various objects. Their practical nature embraces the environmental mantra: reduce, reuse, recycle.
Furniture updates anyone can do
Furniture updates anyone can do
Capricorns may also like to display a lot of family photos or family heirlooms around the home. This vintage bedhead is enhanced by the collection of family artefacts that have been beautifully curated and framed. The display gives a nod to Capricorn’s love of time and family.
Discipline
Capricorns are one of the most disciplined of the star signs. While this is mostly applied to their work life, it impacts their whole nature. They like to do what makes sense, and generally keep their bodies well maintained and healthy.
A home gym enables Capricorns to stay strong and active and improve their fitness at any time. With a set-up such as the one pictured here, they can squeeze their fitness regime into their busy lifestyles.
Capricorns are one of the most disciplined of the star signs. While this is mostly applied to their work life, it impacts their whole nature. They like to do what makes sense, and generally keep their bodies well maintained and healthy.
A home gym enables Capricorns to stay strong and active and improve their fitness at any time. With a set-up such as the one pictured here, they can squeeze their fitness regime into their busy lifestyles.
Natural materials
As an earth sign, Capricorns are drawn to natural materials. They like homes that feature wooden floorboards and timber details (this also fits in with the traditional architecture and design). The woodwork in this bathroom would be ideal for a Capricorn. The interplay of natural timber, painted timber and natural stone would definitely appeal to this sign.
As an earth sign, Capricorns are drawn to natural materials. They like homes that feature wooden floorboards and timber details (this also fits in with the traditional architecture and design). The woodwork in this bathroom would be ideal for a Capricorn. The interplay of natural timber, painted timber and natural stone would definitely appeal to this sign.
Dislikes: Frills and trends
For the practical Capricorn, both frills and trends don’t really makes sense. Frills serve no real purpose and trends are temporary and therefore wasteful. To invest in a style because it is fashionable and then replace it later when it is outdated, would seem very uneconomical to a Capricorn.
Most Capricorns would like this laundry because it is both functional and stylish, without following any changeable trends. The hanging rod between the cupboards is perfect for drying delicates, and there is plenty of bench space for folding clothes; superbly sensible!
For the practical Capricorn, both frills and trends don’t really makes sense. Frills serve no real purpose and trends are temporary and therefore wasteful. To invest in a style because it is fashionable and then replace it later when it is outdated, would seem very uneconomical to a Capricorn.
Most Capricorns would like this laundry because it is both functional and stylish, without following any changeable trends. The hanging rod between the cupboards is perfect for drying delicates, and there is plenty of bench space for folding clothes; superbly sensible!
Favourite decorating colours: Browns and greens
Capricorns are drawn to earthy colours like browns and neutral creams, but they also like green shades and can skillfully combine all these colours for a very soothing palette.
Capricorns are drawn to earthy colours like browns and neutral creams, but they also like green shades and can skillfully combine all these colours for a very soothing palette.
This open-plan living area uses an earth-toned palette to create a bold statement, which may well suit many Capricorns. Note how the light-coloured woods and dusty tones of grey and cream are combined with the deeper shades to create a modern scheme.
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This sign, the tenth in the zodiac, is ruled by the planet Saturn and its symbol is the goat. Capricorns are known to be very responsible and methodical people, who are generally hard workers. They like to set a goal and strive steadily to achieve it.
They are often ‘pillars of society’, who enjoy contributing to their community and the world at large. They are caring and grounded, and also able to make sacrifices for the greater good. This makes them beautiful friends and partners who are both trustworthy and loyal.
Capricorns are conservative by nature, but while they take life quite seriously, they often possess a dry wit with a good sense of irony. They can use deadpan humour to be very funny.