Designing With the Stars: Leo
Use the unique traits and preferences of your star sign to help you create the perfect interior design for your home
Your character and personality traits can be affected by the alignment of the stars, moon and sun at the time of your birth. Indeed, the zodiac can be a very useful tool in self discovery and expression. Astrology can help us to identify aspects of our personalities and this, in turn, can be applied to how we should approach home design. It is Leo’s birthday this month, so let’s take a look at this sign’s character traits and how they can be used to inform design decisions.
Sign at a Glance
Dates: July 23 to August 22
Architectural style: Contemporary, Hollywood glamour
Character traits: Dramatic, passionate, elegant, proud, generous
Likes: Luxury, romance, animal prints, the theatrical, grand entrances, entertaining, gadgets and automation
Dislikes: Darkness, minimalism, inactivity
Favourite decorating colours: Gold, orange, white
Sign at a Glance
Dates: July 23 to August 22
Architectural style: Contemporary, Hollywood glamour
Character traits: Dramatic, passionate, elegant, proud, generous
Likes: Luxury, romance, animal prints, the theatrical, grand entrances, entertaining, gadgets and automation
Dislikes: Darkness, minimalism, inactivity
Favourite decorating colours: Gold, orange, white
Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac. It is one of the most closely aligned signs with its symbol, which is the lion. Like a lion, Leos are very proud. They are also natural leaders and like to be in charge, whether at home or at work. They are very warm and generous people and naturally attract many friends. These friends find them to be very loyal and a lot of fun to be around. Leo thrives on drama and is sustained by a creative energy. Leos are often found in the dramatic arts or professions where they can lead others, such as in politics or teaching.
Architectural style: Contemporary
Leo is a sign that never looks back, so they are not particularly interested in old homes or vintage design schemes. They can be bold and are happy to lead the way with new design ideas, so a contemporary home suits them best. They like luxury, so while not interested in traditional designs, they would probably find the sharp lines and minimalism of modern architecture a bit too cold.
Leo is a sign that never looks back, so they are not particularly interested in old homes or vintage design schemes. They can be bold and are happy to lead the way with new design ideas, so a contemporary home suits them best. They like luxury, so while not interested in traditional designs, they would probably find the sharp lines and minimalism of modern architecture a bit too cold.
Hollywood glamour
Because Leo loves a bit of drama and sophistication, they may be drawn to an interior design scheme of Hollywood glamour. This style embraces many of the things that Leo loves – gold accents, opulence, statement designs, plush furnishing and more than a bit of glitz.
Because Leo loves a bit of drama and sophistication, they may be drawn to an interior design scheme of Hollywood glamour. This style embraces many of the things that Leo loves – gold accents, opulence, statement designs, plush furnishing and more than a bit of glitz.
Character traits: Dramatic
Leo’s personality thrives on highly charged situations, and this can be expressed in their home. A stunning chandelier, such as this one, is beautiful in and of itself, but it also makes a huge statement in the room and adds drama to the whole house. Leo would find a piece like this exciting and stunning.
Leo’s personality thrives on highly charged situations, and this can be expressed in their home. A stunning chandelier, such as this one, is beautiful in and of itself, but it also makes a huge statement in the room and adds drama to the whole house. Leo would find a piece like this exciting and stunning.
Passionate
Leos are known for their warmth and generosity. They are a fire sign and feel a natural affinity with fire. A fireplace in the home will reflect Leo’s warmth and remind them on a very subconscious level of their fiery and exciting nature, thus comforting Leo.
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Leos are known for their warmth and generosity. They are a fire sign and feel a natural affinity with fire. A fireplace in the home will reflect Leo’s warmth and remind them on a very subconscious level of their fiery and exciting nature, thus comforting Leo.
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Elegant
Those born under the sign of Leo are an elegant lot and want their homes to reflect their refined tastes. One such area that could be a good focus for Leo would be a dressing room. As well as being a very grand addition to a home, it could house all of Leo’s beautiful possessions. Leo is known to be one of the big spenders of the zodiac, and likes to indulge in the finer things in life.
Those born under the sign of Leo are an elegant lot and want their homes to reflect their refined tastes. One such area that could be a good focus for Leo would be a dressing room. As well as being a very grand addition to a home, it could house all of Leo’s beautiful possessions. Leo is known to be one of the big spenders of the zodiac, and likes to indulge in the finer things in life.
Proud
Like their zodiac symbol, the lion, Leo is a very proud star sign. They like to stand out from a crowd and would enjoy having a home that is show-stopping and interesting. A grand and exciting room that Leo could add to their home could be a wine cellar. This would suit Leo on a number of levels. Leos love to entertain their many friends and having a wine cellar ‘on tap’ enables them to keep the party going. Leos also love theatrics, so an underground room like this would excite them greatly and they would love showing it off to all their friends.
Like their zodiac symbol, the lion, Leo is a very proud star sign. They like to stand out from a crowd and would enjoy having a home that is show-stopping and interesting. A grand and exciting room that Leo could add to their home could be a wine cellar. This would suit Leo on a number of levels. Leos love to entertain their many friends and having a wine cellar ‘on tap’ enables them to keep the party going. Leos also love theatrics, so an underground room like this would excite them greatly and they would love showing it off to all their friends.
Generous
Generous Leo likes to store things to share, so a large pantry like this would help to facilitate their social life and extensive entertaining schedule. It is also stunning and grand and appeals to Leo’s proud nature. A pantry benchtop that is big enough to house Leo’s kitchen gadgets means that they can access and use them more easily too.
Generous Leo likes to store things to share, so a large pantry like this would help to facilitate their social life and extensive entertaining schedule. It is also stunning and grand and appeals to Leo’s proud nature. A pantry benchtop that is big enough to house Leo’s kitchen gadgets means that they can access and use them more easily too.
Likes: Luxury
Leo loves to be surrounded by luxurious furnishings and would enjoy a lavish sleeping area in particular. They like many different textures, like velvet, silk, satin and suede. They also like a variety of materials mixed together to create an atmosphere of luxury. These could be glossy paints or lacquered surfaces, mother-of-pearl inlays or mirrored surfaces.
Secrets to designing a luxury bedroom
Leo loves to be surrounded by luxurious furnishings and would enjoy a lavish sleeping area in particular. They like many different textures, like velvet, silk, satin and suede. They also like a variety of materials mixed together to create an atmosphere of luxury. These could be glossy paints or lacquered surfaces, mother-of-pearl inlays or mirrored surfaces.
Secrets to designing a luxury bedroom
Romance
Leo is a very romantic star sign. They are very warm, generous and affectionate and a romantic relationship offers them all of these things – as well as a little drama. Romantic touches in interior design for any room of the house also appeals to Leo’s love of beautiful textures and luxurious surroundings.
Leo is a very romantic star sign. They are very warm, generous and affectionate and a romantic relationship offers them all of these things – as well as a little drama. Romantic touches in interior design for any room of the house also appeals to Leo’s love of beautiful textures and luxurious surroundings.
Animal prints
Giving a nod to the zodiac symbol of the lion, Leo loves animal prints. As their style is sophisticated and glamorous, they have to make sure they don’t overuse the print, but a subtle use creates flair and energy that appeals to Leo. These chairs featuring animal print upholstery add some drama to a room that would otherwise be a touch too understated for Leo.
Giving a nod to the zodiac symbol of the lion, Leo loves animal prints. As their style is sophisticated and glamorous, they have to make sure they don’t overuse the print, but a subtle use creates flair and energy that appeals to Leo. These chairs featuring animal print upholstery add some drama to a room that would otherwise be a touch too understated for Leo.
Theatre
Leo is very fun-loving and playful. They also love acting and anything to do with the theatre, so they may want to create space in the home for a little makeshift theatre such as this one in a rear courtyard. This can appeal to both the little Leos and big Leos in the household. Leo would love the neighbourhood kids gathering to stage a performance in their backyard or garden. And maybe the adults could hang around for an impromptu social gathering afterwards?
Leo is very fun-loving and playful. They also love acting and anything to do with the theatre, so they may want to create space in the home for a little makeshift theatre such as this one in a rear courtyard. This can appeal to both the little Leos and big Leos in the household. Leo would love the neighbourhood kids gathering to stage a performance in their backyard or garden. And maybe the adults could hang around for an impromptu social gathering afterwards?
Home cinema
A home theatre could combine two of Leo’s great loves in the one room. It would enable them access to the theatrical and dramatic world, all available through the use of clever gadgetry and the latest in technology. And a big theatre like this one with stadium seating lets them entertain guests too. It’s a win, win!
How to bring Hollywood home
A home theatre could combine two of Leo’s great loves in the one room. It would enable them access to the theatrical and dramatic world, all available through the use of clever gadgetry and the latest in technology. And a big theatre like this one with stadium seating lets them entertain guests too. It’s a win, win!
How to bring Hollywood home
Grand entrances
Leos love making an entrance, so a stunning foyer in the home could be one way of literally doing just that. This one displays that sense of Hollywood glam that would appeal to Leo, as it is both sophisticated and dramatic.
Leos love making an entrance, so a stunning foyer in the home could be one way of literally doing just that. This one displays that sense of Hollywood glam that would appeal to Leo, as it is both sophisticated and dramatic.
Entertaining
With so many friends around them and a warm and generous spirit, Leo loves to entertain and does so with style and grace. They would do well to plan entertaining spaces when designing a new home, to make it as easy and practical as possible.
With so many friends around them and a warm and generous spirit, Leo loves to entertain and does so with style and grace. They would do well to plan entertaining spaces when designing a new home, to make it as easy and practical as possible.
Home automation
Leo likes gadgets so much that it’s probably wise that they investigate automating their home. Leos would love to have lighting ‘scenes’ programmed into remote controllers so that they could create different moods with the touch of a button. Most Leos would also love a large set-up like this garage pictured. Not only is it cutting edge, but it also allows them to proudly showcase their luxury items – in this case, cars.
Leo likes gadgets so much that it’s probably wise that they investigate automating their home. Leos would love to have lighting ‘scenes’ programmed into remote controllers so that they could create different moods with the touch of a button. Most Leos would also love a large set-up like this garage pictured. Not only is it cutting edge, but it also allows them to proudly showcase their luxury items – in this case, cars.
Dislikes: Darkness
Leo is ruled by the sun and loves to feel its warmth and enjoy its light. This star sign would do well to incorporate outdoor rooms into their home design. Even in the bedroom, Leo often likes a lot of natural light and does not need to sleep in as much darkness as most other people.
Leo is ruled by the sun and loves to feel its warmth and enjoy its light. This star sign would do well to incorporate outdoor rooms into their home design. Even in the bedroom, Leo often likes a lot of natural light and does not need to sleep in as much darkness as most other people.
Minimalism
Leos are a very extroverted and not given to introspection. However, they do need to find time to take a moment out of their busy and exciting lives to centre themselves. While they hate inactivity, they could find some space for a ‘Lion’s Den’ such as a massage room, or perhaps a yoga space that would still have them moving, but is also quiet and focused.
Leos are a very extroverted and not given to introspection. However, they do need to find time to take a moment out of their busy and exciting lives to centre themselves. While they hate inactivity, they could find some space for a ‘Lion’s Den’ such as a massage room, or perhaps a yoga space that would still have them moving, but is also quiet and focused.
Inactivity
Leos love competition and games. They are risk-takers by nature and would get a lot of use out of a games room or area within the home. Born gamblers, a poker table would get a lot of use as Leo would love to entertain friends with a regular poker night. Leo would also probably also enjoy a Murder Mystery night with friends as they they could dress up and role play, while still enjoying a competitive game.
Leos love competition and games. They are risk-takers by nature and would get a lot of use out of a games room or area within the home. Born gamblers, a poker table would get a lot of use as Leo would love to entertain friends with a regular poker night. Leo would also probably also enjoy a Murder Mystery night with friends as they they could dress up and role play, while still enjoying a competitive game.
Favourite decorating colours: Gold
Maybe because it embodies the colour of the sun, or because it is glitzy and glamorous, Leo loves the glint of gold. It is a very flexible colour as it can be used in fabrics around the home, but also in finishes. It adds a sense of luxury and opulence to any room, which appeals to Leo.
Maybe because it embodies the colour of the sun, or because it is glitzy and glamorous, Leo loves the glint of gold. It is a very flexible colour as it can be used in fabrics around the home, but also in finishes. It adds a sense of luxury and opulence to any room, which appeals to Leo.
Orange and white
When a metallic is too much for Leo, other sunny colours will be given preference in their decor schemes. An orange tone, particularly teamed with crisp white and bold patterns, is a winning design for showy Leos.
When a metallic is too much for Leo, other sunny colours will be given preference in their decor schemes. An orange tone, particularly teamed with crisp white and bold patterns, is a winning design for showy Leos.
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