8 Must-have items to elevate your home decor game

Introduction

Ever felt like your home space is getting a little dull and boring these days? If so, fret not for we have just the perfect recommendations for you. The items we are recommending do not cost a bomb and are safe choices by the standards of design experts. In this article, you will realize that decorating your home space does not require expensive and loud statement pieces. The unassuming, small articles strewn across your room are critical to creating a sense of coziness and homeliness which many people fail to realize.

The items listed below may be small but provide a big and substantial boost to your room’s aesthetic in various ways that are often neglected and overlooked.  Be it refurbishing your current living space or decorating your new place, keep an eye out for these handy trinkets to perfect your house’s look and homey vibes. 

1. Pillows

Besides memorabilia, souvenirs, and items of sentimental value, decor with colors is highly recommended to bring some much-needed life and vibrancy to your living space. Textiles, especially pillows, are a great way to achieve this. Get yourself some cushions and you can buy some pillow covers of various colors and interesting prints. This allows you to switch up the styles of these pillows once in a while to spice things up.

2. Wallpapers

Another nifty interior design trick is to utilize removable wallpapers. Removable wallpapers, as their names suggest, can be removed and switched to something else whenever you are up for some change. Pop them on your walls, floors and even pieces of furniture. Additionally, they save you lots of trouble, unlike conventional painting. Removable wallpapers are go-to choices for those who are big on trends and have a limited budget to work around with. Instead of getting new pieces of furniture, one can consider attaching these removable wallpapers on your current furniture to give them a much-needed facelift. Go ham, with bright colors or playful prints and you can replicate interesting looks like those seen in popular music videos online.

3. Family photos

Although we are now living in the digital era and hardly ever print our photos anymore, consider printing some of your favorite family moments – birthdays, vacations, and any memorable milestone events. Printed family photos in a fancy or simple plain frame of your choice help to add a sense of personal touch to your home that is simply impossible to get elsewhere. Experiment with different frames and stands. For a touch of sophistication, showcase your printed family photos in an elegant 30 x 40 frame, adding a timeless charm to your home decor. Its substantial size and classic design provide the perfect complement to your cherished memories, creating a focal point that captivates the attention of all who enter.

 

You can also choose not to use them at all and opt for pins, stickers, or magnets to display them in various spaces in your home. Those not big on family portraits can also use any other photos of sentimental value instead.

4. Plants

Another affordable designing hack is bringing nature into your home, literally. Greenery such as potted plants can make any room look more alive and fresh. Instead of using harvested flowers that have to be replaced after they wither, consider caring for a living plant instead. There is a wide variety of plants that do not require much care and attention and those who absolutely do not have the capacity for living plants can go for faux ones too. There are many things you can do with plants instead of just placing them in a corner or on a coffee table; such as going for the vertical garden trend or hanging them. This is a great idea for homes with limited space and can give your home a more modern twist.

5. Mirrors

Mirrors are often associated with magic tricks and we can definitely see why. This nifty item can help brighten up rooms and even give the illusion that the rooms are bigger than they actually are. To maximize the effects of mirrors, their placement plays a huge part and hence, we suggest fixing them strategically in line with any natural light sources coming into your home. This allows the mirrors to reflect more light into your rooms. Although big mirror pieces are the best for this, moderate-sized mirrors can get the job done as well.

6. Small sculptures

Playful, eye-catching sculptures come in petite and portable sizes that are great for homeowners looking for interesting ways to switch things up without committing the huge sum of money and space that comes with big statement pieces. Similar to printed family photos, vintage souvenirs or other sentimental pieces work in the same way and comes with the added plus of a familial and personal touch. Personal handicrafts such as ceramics are also great alternatives and serve as a subtle flex and conversation topics with your house visitors. These items are best placed on a bookcase or coffee table to help break the monotony of a room.

7. Statement lights

Our lighting choices can make a huge difference to the styling of rooms with multiple constraints. A sculptural lamp or any appropriate light stand can help to bring a dramatic element to your room. Smaller lighting variants such as lava lamps and neon lights are popular lighting choices and can be both dramatic and fun depending on the color of the lighting, how they are designed, and styled accordingly with the room. The key takeaway here is to steer off conventional lampstands and lighting choices and experiment with the lighting of different shapes and finishes instead.

8. Tabletop Touches

Adding different fun items on the dinner table such as statement napkin rings is also recommended. Tablecloths are another aspect of the dining table that you can experiment with. Textiles help to smoothen the sharp lines of a square or rectangular table. Wool and cotton are textile choices that are great to add a soft and homey vibe, while silk can be used during a celebration or whenever the occasion calls for some propriety. Do not neglect the color of napkins as well, because they can be used strategically to bring a splash of life to the table with little effort. 

Conclusion

We hope this article inspires you to do some experimenting with decorating your own home and debunk the idea that decorating your house requires your home to be spacious or cost you a lot of money.  Do not be afraid to try new styles because it often takes some trial and error before we understand our own tastes and preferences, and then translating them into our living space. What’s more, there are plenty of amazing furniture stores, like Big Save which has a myriad of furniture pieces for you to choose from; so have fun exploring your options and decorating the home of your dreams!

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