Upholster old furniture
Use a solid color to upholster your furniture. This gives an otherwise cluttered room an illusion of space. If you want to be funky, consider upholstering your sofa or chair using more than one color of fabric. For example, if you have a sectional couch, you might alternate medium to dark shades of one color for the back and seat areas. Chairs can be upholstered in the same manner. However, just remember that you do not want different fabrics covering one piece of furniture.[break]
Use an accent piece
Invest in a single, dramatic piece like a chandelier or a huge floor lamp. An accent or a statement piece will carry and hold together less dramatic accessories in a room. Choose accent pieces wisely. In most cases, less is more when it comes to making a stylish impression within your home. It is more about the unique features of the pieces you choose rather than the quantity, so make sure you decorate simply without making your house look cluttered.
Splash some colors
Paint boring shelves in different colors for an instant uplift. You can also opt to line the shelves with wallpaper with interesting patterns. This not only brightens a room but gives the shelves an illusion of depth and can aid in making the room appear larger. Small tricks like these can work wonders in
uplifting the look of your home.
Create niches
Build a seating area or place a bench next to large windows. By simply throwing in a couple of colorful cushions, you will have a nice cozy spot where you can read and relax. Use the space under the window ledge to store books and other things for an efficient use of space.
Pay attention to details
Small touches like table settings and flowers make more of a difference than you think. A bowl of fruits can add a dash of color and life to your décor. A curtain tieback can hold your draperies in place as well as give it an interesting twist. You can opt to hang your necklaces and jewelries on your dressing table or place a bowl of rings on the dresser to liven it up. There are a lot of creative ways to spruce up your space if you just give it some thought.
Paint it
Stick to a color combo throughout the house if you want a cohesive look. Orange-green-white work best to give you a relaxed feel. Paint tends to dull and chip overtime, and you may be overdue for new walls if your home is still painted white from top to bottom. Start with one room at a time and consider which colors will liven up the space. To make your house look bigger, pick lighter shades.
Change perception
Enhance the length of a room by hanging a series of artworks similar in size, shape, pattern and frame alongside each other. Increase the height of a room by hanging them vertically. This trick helps direct the viewers’ eyes.
Make small changes
Use a bench along one side of your dining table. This looks great and helps when you are entertaining a big crowd. Also, instead of using set furniture, try mixing pieces. Revamp cabinets by changing the handles. Small changes will break familiarity and add freshness.
Work with lights
Candles can cheaply and effortlessly change an ambience and mood. Use them liberally in and around your home. A cluster of candles at a corner or a large single piece in an elaborate candleholder add a romantic touch to your décor.
Cut down on volume
Replace your thick velvet curtains with lightweight ones or sleek blinds. Thick curtains take a lot of space and if they are dark-colored, reduce so much light that a room can look smaller and darker.
Space it
A little known interior design trick: Placing your furniture away from the walls and closer together in the center of the room actually makes a room look larger. The space behind the furniture pieces adds to the depth perception of the room.
Sensuous scent
Smell plays a huge role in setting a mood, especially in a bedroom. Scents can both lift you up and calm you down. Romantic fragrances like vanilla, rose and lavender will soothe your nerves and help you relax
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