8 Best Home Decor Ideas

Is your house in desperate need of a “makeover”? If yes, then it’s time to check out these unexpected home decor ideas to update your rooms.

1. Hang One Mirror in Every Room

There are many benefits that a mirror can bring to your whole house decor. Firstly, it makes your room look bigger. Secondly, if you put a mirror in the correct position, it can bring more natural light into your room. Lastly, installing a textured mirror frame adds a three-dimensional level to the wall, which will help to create texture for your room. To maximize a mirror’s impact, here are a few rules that you should follow:

• Bigger is better. A large mirror can create a focal point on a wall.
• Don’t hang your mirror too high from your eye view
• In angular spaces, consider rounder mirrors to create contrast

2. Hang Paintings On Walls

Paintings can help to create a focal point for a room since it draws the attention of anyone who visits your house immediately. If you pick the right one, it can easily spice up your space; for example, hanging a drawing of a dish of fruit in your kitchen can create a cozy feeling. Another benefit that an artwork can bring is that it brings a sense of texture. The last thing is, you should consider carefully the size of the artwork that you select for your room because if it’s too small it can be dimmed by other furniture. Don’t forget these tips to hang your paintings correctly:

•     Hang your paintings at eye level, ideally 60 inches from the center to the floor
•       If you want to hang two paintings, hang them 60 inches from the floor to the center of the grouping.
•  If a grid paintings wall is what you are looking for, consider hanging them with a similar theme and consistent frames to create a cohesive space.

3. Leave Anchor Rugs Under Furniture

Anchor rugs can help space look more grounded and comfortable. Moreover, when you leave an anchor rug in a living room, it creates a cozy and intimate space. Make sure to buy a rug that is large enough to cover all the space that has your furniture on it. Besides that, a rug can create a calm feeling when visitors come to your house. So, wondering how to decorate your room with anchor rugs? Let’s dive in:

• Make sure your anchor rug extends under all your key pieces of furniture in a room. 
• Leave the same amount of floor space on all sides of the rug.
• Avoid putting a rug in your dining room because there are likely to be spills and accidents.

4.  Display Collectibles

You can turn your collectibles into a decorating asset if you do it in the proper way. For example, you can organize your collection by color as a monochromatic collection.  You can also showcase your collectibles on a shelf or set them out on a table, which is fine either way. Here are some simple tips on displaying your collectibles beautifully:

• Collect objects that have different textures and shapes.
• Display valuable items behind glass for protection.
• Put your collectibles in front of a solid color background to prevent distraction.

5.  Floor-To-Ceiling Shelving

Floor-to-ceiling shelving is not only a place to put your favourite books, but it also adds character to a room. Aside from books, you can also display your souvenirs, photos, etc. Placing lights in between every bookcase is a great way to create a soft and comfortable ambiance.

6.  Indoor Plants

If you want to bring a new look to your house, try to add plants into the space. An indoor plant could be the missing ingredient that completes your room while bringing a new sense of freshness to the decor. However, you need to remember that some plants need to be taken care of. Therefore, you need to find out how much light they need or how often to water them to make sure plants can live long. Some plants that you can consider are: Chinese evergreen, Chinese money plant, etc.

7.  Light Up The Room

You might be surprised to hear this, but lighting is an essential ingredient when you’re decorating a room. Therefore, the easiest way to change your rooms is by making sure to light up all the rooms with natural light or source lighting from lamps.

8. Use Throw Pillows

Throw pillows can boost the visual appeal of your room. Put 2 or 3 throw pillows on a sofa in your living room and you can see the difference. Moreover, there are many options that you can choose from: color, texture, and style. Just make sure that your choices fit well with the overall design of your room. You will be surprised how throw pillows can be a crucial part of your interior design due to them enhancing the comfort of your room immediately.

 I hope these tips will add an extra flair of style to your home. If you think my article is helpful, please share it on social media.