Designing With the Stars: Aries
Use your star sign to inform your home design
Astrologers believe that the movements and positions of celestial bodies can affect life on earth, including people’s personalities and habits. This month it’s Aries birthday, so let’s take a look at this sign and how its traits can be used to inform home design.
Sign at a Glance
Dates: March 21 to April 19
Architectural style: Smart, simple, modern with clean lines
Character traits: Energetic, generous, independent, impulsive, moody
Likes: Variety, adventure, passion, friends, challenges
Dislikes: Inertia, routines, indecision
Favourite decorating colours: Reds, oranges and violets
Sign at a Glance
Dates: March 21 to April 19
Architectural style: Smart, simple, modern with clean lines
Character traits: Energetic, generous, independent, impulsive, moody
Likes: Variety, adventure, passion, friends, challenges
Dislikes: Inertia, routines, indecision
Favourite decorating colours: Reds, oranges and violets
Architectural style: Modern
Aries is not a sign that is particularly interested in design. However, as they like things to be simple and straightforward, they are attracted to the clean lines of modern architecture. This provides them with somewhat of a blank canvas, which they are less likely to become bored with as they can change it up as takes their fancy.
This approach to decor and design also echoes the forward-thinking nature of Aries. They are leaders and seldom look backwards; they would not be as interested in an historic or period home.
Defining style: Contemporary vs modern furniture
Aries is not a sign that is particularly interested in design. However, as they like things to be simple and straightforward, they are attracted to the clean lines of modern architecture. This provides them with somewhat of a blank canvas, which they are less likely to become bored with as they can change it up as takes their fancy.
This approach to decor and design also echoes the forward-thinking nature of Aries. They are leaders and seldom look backwards; they would not be as interested in an historic or period home.
Defining style: Contemporary vs modern furniture
The design materials associated with modern architecture also appeal to those born to the Aries sign. Aries are deeply connected to the fire sign and will find materials that can be altered by fire very attractive, which is why they like a mix of metals in the home, such as aluminium, iron and steel. They also prefer solid natural stone; a beautiful piece of marble that has strong flecks of colour will work well in an Aries home.
Character traits: Energetic
Because Aries are busy with many different pursuits, and are not especially interested in home design, they will do well to follow a minimalist aesthetic. A minimalist style means that an Aries can make quick amendments to their home decor if (or rather when) they get bored with their surroundings.
They don’t have the time or aptitude to be tidying up cluttered areas either, so clean lines and an open plan suit the Aries temperament. Their pursuit of action and adventure means that they also like interiors that display voluminous or double-height space, to provide for plenty of room for movement and activity.
Because Aries are busy with many different pursuits, and are not especially interested in home design, they will do well to follow a minimalist aesthetic. A minimalist style means that an Aries can make quick amendments to their home decor if (or rather when) they get bored with their surroundings.
They don’t have the time or aptitude to be tidying up cluttered areas either, so clean lines and an open plan suit the Aries temperament. Their pursuit of action and adventure means that they also like interiors that display voluminous or double-height space, to provide for plenty of room for movement and activity.
Generous
Those born under the sign of Aries are very social creatures and make great friends. Their enthusiasm and love of life means they are charismatic and often the life of the party. They should try to make zones in their home that are conducive to entertaining and chatting with friends and family. As they love fire, an outdoor entertaining area with a fire pit will be a winner for an Aries.
The essential guide to fire pits
Those born under the sign of Aries are very social creatures and make great friends. Their enthusiasm and love of life means they are charismatic and often the life of the party. They should try to make zones in their home that are conducive to entertaining and chatting with friends and family. As they love fire, an outdoor entertaining area with a fire pit will be a winner for an Aries.
The essential guide to fire pits
Moody
The downside of being friends with someone born under the sign of Aries is that they can sometimes be moody and prone to making impulsive decisions. A home that includes a few darker, sombre colours can calm the high-spirited Aries, and offer a sense of serenity if used in an area of the home given over to relaxing.
The downside of being friends with someone born under the sign of Aries is that they can sometimes be moody and prone to making impulsive decisions. A home that includes a few darker, sombre colours can calm the high-spirited Aries, and offer a sense of serenity if used in an area of the home given over to relaxing.
Likes: Fire
Aries are inextricably linked with fire. The energy, colour and excitement of a flame perfectly mirrors their high-spirited nature, and those born under this sign will find an open fire in the home very comforting. Aries may also like the range of environmental bio-fuel fires that produce an elegant, blue and orange flame that can be placed almost anywhere in the home.
Aries are inextricably linked with fire. The energy, colour and excitement of a flame perfectly mirrors their high-spirited nature, and those born under this sign will find an open fire in the home very comforting. Aries may also like the range of environmental bio-fuel fires that produce an elegant, blue and orange flame that can be placed almost anywhere in the home.
Mid-century modern furniture
For those Aries who are interested in object design, they will probably like mid-century modern furniture to grace their home. This style of furniture is comfortable, but also striking.
For those Aries who are interested in object design, they will probably like mid-century modern furniture to grace their home. This style of furniture is comfortable, but also striking.
Adventure
Those born under this star sign are courageous and brave souls, who are well known for their love of adventure. Many would love to have a home that facilitated this love – I am sure this rock climbing wall would do just that!
Those born under this star sign are courageous and brave souls, who are well known for their love of adventure. Many would love to have a home that facilitated this love – I am sure this rock climbing wall would do just that!
Romance
Aries is one of the more passionate star signs of the zodiac. Those born under the sign should spend extra time on making their bedroom a romantic and exciting space. There should be a lot of space and light, contemporary clean lines and furniture, plenty of storage to stash away any clutter, and accents of Aries favourite red-orange colour palette (with a few darker hues and monochromes mixed in).
Romantic schemes to fall in love with
Aries is one of the more passionate star signs of the zodiac. Those born under the sign should spend extra time on making their bedroom a romantic and exciting space. There should be a lot of space and light, contemporary clean lines and furniture, plenty of storage to stash away any clutter, and accents of Aries favourite red-orange colour palette (with a few darker hues and monochromes mixed in).
Romantic schemes to fall in love with
Statement art
Aries love big, bold statements. They like making them and appreciate viewing them as art. This may come in the form of a large painting or photograph or, as pictured here, in the form of a garden sculpture. This piece would be particularly appealing to Aries, since it is made of metal and displays a figure moving and leaping forward – much like Aries’ outlook on life.
Aries love big, bold statements. They like making them and appreciate viewing them as art. This may come in the form of a large painting or photograph or, as pictured here, in the form of a garden sculpture. This piece would be particularly appealing to Aries, since it is made of metal and displays a figure moving and leaping forward – much like Aries’ outlook on life.
Dislikes: Boredom
Those born under the sign of Aries have a child-like sense of wonder, a love of fun things to do, and just as much energy to boot. This slide would allow Aries to expend much of that energy and make them ‘king of the kids’. It would also help them to get over their habit of being easily bored. Who could be bored with a slide like this to get them from upstairs to down? Aries is not my star sign, but I’d love one too. No more boring trips downstairs!
Those born under the sign of Aries have a child-like sense of wonder, a love of fun things to do, and just as much energy to boot. This slide would allow Aries to expend much of that energy and make them ‘king of the kids’. It would also help them to get over their habit of being easily bored. Who could be bored with a slide like this to get them from upstairs to down? Aries is not my star sign, but I’d love one too. No more boring trips downstairs!
Inertia
Similarly, Aries loves physical activity and most sports. The sign’s ruler is Mars (who is warrior-like) and this means that many Aries love physical battles, often in the less-bloody form of a good game of basketball or table tennis. This amazing multi-purpose gym should keep the active Aries happy for a while!
Similarly, Aries loves physical activity and most sports. The sign’s ruler is Mars (who is warrior-like) and this means that many Aries love physical battles, often in the less-bloody form of a good game of basketball or table tennis. This amazing multi-purpose gym should keep the active Aries happy for a while!
Favourite decorating colours: Red
Perhaps it is as a nod to their love of fire, or to the passionate intensity of their ruling planet, but whatever the reason, Aries love red and any other colours from that fiery palette. If an Aries had their way they would probably like to paint every room red, but as they may be cohabiting with other signs, it might be best for Aries to use red as a pop of colour against a more neutral background.
Red in the bathroom: we show you how
Perhaps it is as a nod to their love of fire, or to the passionate intensity of their ruling planet, but whatever the reason, Aries love red and any other colours from that fiery palette. If an Aries had their way they would probably like to paint every room red, but as they may be cohabiting with other signs, it might be best for Aries to use red as a pop of colour against a more neutral background.
Red in the bathroom: we show you how
Orange
This room is great for Aries. It has the orange pops of colour, but in softer watermelon tones, as well as a statement piece of art that displays characteristic movement and energy.
This room is great for Aries. It has the orange pops of colour, but in softer watermelon tones, as well as a statement piece of art that displays characteristic movement and energy.
Deep purple
When winding down, those born under the Aries star sign prefer a darkish room. That said, Aries still like an intense colour and for this reason will choose a purple or maroon over black or brown. Purple reigns supreme in this modern sitting room. Note the elements of fire and fur that would no doubt be extremely attractive to the Aries personality too.
TELL US
Is your star sign Aries? Do you think your decorating style fits the star sign’s profile? Please share your thoughts or images in the Comments.
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When winding down, those born under the Aries star sign prefer a darkish room. That said, Aries still like an intense colour and for this reason will choose a purple or maroon over black or brown. Purple reigns supreme in this modern sitting room. Note the elements of fire and fur that would no doubt be extremely attractive to the Aries personality too.
TELL US
Is your star sign Aries? Do you think your decorating style fits the star sign’s profile? Please share your thoughts or images in the Comments.
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This is the first sign of the zodiac, which is fitting, since Aries love to be leaders. They are brave, bold and ready for anything. This enthusiasm extends to many pursuits, but intrepid Aries must be careful that it doesn’t run out of steam too quickly. They are known to jump enthusiastically into activities, but then have trouble sticking to them.
Those born under this sign may be entrepreneurial or take up many hobbies, only to tire of them before long. They might need lots of storage space in the home to keep all the paraphernalia they’ve accumulated for their many endeavours. This impulsiveness can also mean that Aries acts and speaks without thinking, sometimes getting them in trouble.
Their energy and charisma, however, mean that they are fun friends who are very generous and charming. While they can be fiery (they are a fire sign after all), they rarely hold grudges.