10 Super Easy Tips for Upgrading Home Decor
You don’t need to be overwhelmed or stop yourself in your tracks with interior decorating costs. If you’re ready to give your living space(s) a refreshed yet cozy, stylish, and uniquely you feel, there are a few easy updates you can do that will warm up your home. Below are ten simple home decor tips to get you creating a new energy in every room.
Table of Contents
- 1 1. Declutter and Organize
- 2 2. Choose a Cohesive Color Palette
- 3 3. Layer Textures for Depth
- 4 4. Experiment with Wall Art
- 5 5. Expand the Space Using Mirrors
- 6 6. Better Continue to Add Greenery and Fresh Flowers
- 7 7. Play with Lighting Layers
- 8 8. Bring in Statement Rugs
- 9 9. Use Decorative Storage
- 10 10. When it’s time to refresh the look, allow a bit of fun with your Seasonal Accents.
- 11 Final Thoughts
1. Declutter and Organize
Take some time to declutter first before making your decor changes. A blank canvas makes such a strong base for any design style. Donate or store things that you don’t need anymore and look into including storage solutions such as decorative bins, baskets and floating shelves. This will not only make it feel neat, but it also gives you room to have new decorative piece to stand out.
2. Choose a Cohesive Color Palette
Having the right color scheme can unify your space and give off the right feel. Whichever cool blues and grays you love for a calm vibe or an earthy warm tones for a snug one, a unified color palette works well to bind together the furniture, decoration and wall colors. To be easier, just pick up a base color to begin with, then use complementary colors for accents.
3. Layer Textures for Depth
Layered textures are visually interesting and bring inviting elements to a space. Have a go at mixing materials such as leather, wood, metal and fabrics. Textures make any room warm and personal alongside each other; woven throws, velvet pillows, or wooden side tables are some examples. This is a great trick, however, working especially well for making cosy, welcoming places: living rooms and bedrooms.
4. Experiment with Wall Art
Hosting wall art can elevate your decor and shows personality. Select paintings that suit your style, abstract, minimalist or landscapes. Use smaller prints in small spaces to prevent a room from getting too busy, then a combo of different sizes will help make a gallery wall look curated in a larger space. If you’re looking for a cohesive feel, match the room’s decor style; if you are wanting to make your art pop, select contrasting colors.
5. Expand the Space Using Mirrors
Decorators use mirrors as a secret weapon to give the illusion of a big and bright space. To reflect natural light place mirrors on the opposite side of windows, or install large, floor length mirrors to make smaller spaces look bigger. Smaller mirrors arranged like an arrangement of gallery wall can bring your little charm and also reflect light beautifully.
6. Better Continue to Add Greenery and Fresh Flowers
There’s nothing quite like adding colour, texture and freshness to your living space—plants and flowers are a sure way to brighten up a room. If you won’t be great at growing things, low maintenance options, like snake plants, succulents, or pothos are a good idea. Place plants at differing heights and in multiple planters to have dimension and a natural focal point.
7. Play with Lighting Layers
Any room is not complete without the lighting. By layering different types of light such as overhead light, table light and floor light, we can control how much light we want to have based on time of day. Warm toned bulbs are better for creating a cosy feel so take a look at dimmable lights if you want to change room brightness.
8. Bring in Statement Rugs
The warmth and anchor of your space comes from a rug well chosen. Search for patterns or colors that help your furniture and decor fit together. Subtle patterns rugs are good for minimalistic, bold patterns rugs will create a bohemian or eclectic vibe. If you have larger rooms, don’t be afraid to layer rugs for additional texture.
9. Use Decorative Storage
Storage solutions double up as decor in the form of woven baskets, decorative boxes, or antique trunks. This is particularly useful if you’re short on storage space, especially in smaller rooms. What better way to showcase and keep your clutter at bay while adding a touch of design to your room’s overall layout than displaying products in sleek containers? Decorative storage can be used for magazines, blankets or plant stands.
10. When it’s time to refresh the look, allow a bit of fun with your Seasonal Accents.
Changing out a couple of decor things seasonally keeps your home feeling new and energizing. Pastel colored, light weight pillows and throws are great for spring while warm, rich tones are great for fall and winter. An easy and affordable update are seasonal flowers, candles and table linens. This small rotation keeps your decor lively and inviting every season of the year.
Final Thoughts
But mix colors, textures and personal touches like canvas art Prints together and you can achieve balance and inviting spaces. Decorating your home should make your space feel like you, so experiment, have fun and make your own style shine in your designs!