Whether you’re moving into a new home or wanting to revamp your design philosophy, sometimes you need a bit of inspiration with the home decor. With many of us spending long hours at home, it’s no surprise that we feel the necessity of redecorating our living space. But not all of us know where to start. 

From lighting to wallpaper, these simple additions can give your home that wow factor you’ve been looking for. The cherry on top? They’re all simple to do. 

Lighting for home

This really sets the tone of the room and eventually, your entire home. It also eases the separation of different living areas and nooks, particularly in open-space designs like lofts. 

You should also pay attention to where the lighting is coming from. In areas like the kitchen, we usually have one large light source, but in other rooms, we should mix it up. Complementary lighting is the idea here, with a mixture of floor and table lights as well as decorative pendants.

This means about three different sources of light per room. Just be careful where you place or install them. 

Lampshades are a simple way to give the room some ambiance. Try a funky pattern to dim the light coming through the shade. Coloured shades can warm up a room and give it a nice golden hue.

Rugs

 There’s a lot of power in a rug and where you place it. It can either blend into the room’s decor or be a statement piece; a feature setting. 

What’s great about rugs is that there is something for every style and every configuration of space. Whether it’s a runner down a corridor, framing living room furniture or jazzing up an entrance, they can turn a ho-hum space into something profound and personalised. So where do we begin?

Rugs are as varied as lighting. From pile height to colour and pattern to material, there’s a wealth of options for you to choose from. 

This sort of styling works best in a spacious room with not too much furniture, like the bedroom. You’ll want simple walls and interiors to let the floor rugs work their magic. 

If you’re spending on anything it should be time. Take time to choose your design. Measure the spaces and see how the rugs would fit. Think about how you live in your home.

Do you have pets? Or children? If so, you might want to opt for a machine washable rug that you can throw in the laundry every so often. 

Wall finishes

Here is where you can really add to a room and drastically change its feel. 

Not sure about you, but when we browse Pinterest, it’s easy to fall in love with those dramatic wall finishes in deep blues and dark reds. But the reality is that the photos are usually just a little depiction of the whole room and the real thing can sometimes look completely different when we attempt a little DIY at home.

Be selective with the number of walls you choose to paint, especially with dark colours because “they tend to absorb all the light”. And if you want to get creative with it, give the room a big impact by making a design or pattern on an accent wall. 

Wallpaper can come in handy here too. If you can do it yourself, even better. But do your research and equip yourself with the right tools to avoid warping and bubbling. 

The selection process can be overwhelming, pick something that you won’t get sick of looking at. Wallpaper dates easily and quickly, so best to steer away from anything bright or metallic. 

Vintage bed linens

For a place that offers so much R&R, not many of us pay enough attention to our bedrooms. Over time, especially with demanding schedules, they have the tendency to become cluttered and forgotten. And because it’s a part of the house we rarely entertain in, it doesn’t get the same sprucing up as the living and dining room. 

So what little low-maintenance cues can we give you? Invest in some good quality bed linens. They are often disregarded as vehicles for a good night’s sleep because cheaper bedding is more accessible.

But in most cases, it eventually falls apart or starts piling. Look for chemical-free, sustainable, ultra-soft bedding. 

And don’t forget your pillows. Having just two of them for your head at night can make the bed look empty. So you can add a couple and enhance the looks with different hues, shapes and sizes.

And yes, styling mistakes are still possible. But don’t let that deter you from mixing and matching. Some of the most aesthetically pleasing bedroom designs are a mixture of colours and patterns. Keep it simple with a handful of colour tones and patterns. 

If changing out your bed linens doesn’t appeal to you, layer with a coloured bed throw or skirting. They add a finishing touch of tone and texture to give the space that little bit extra. 

Art

This is usually where people invest a lot of time and money, but neither is necessarily vital. The thing is, art can be intimidating because it’s extremely personal. It’s a little bit of you displayed on a wall. It’s something that’s more rare and unique than a couch and it can be difficult to find a piece that resonates with you. 

But it’s truly where we should have the most fun. To streamline your interior design ideas and avoid any visual clashes, pick a theme.  once you’ve picked a colour, you can really get into exploring the different types of media like photography, print and painting.

Experiment with different sizes as well. Centre your art with one big piece, and build on it with smaller pieces. 

Plants

Many of us shy away from greenery because it can seem too high-maintenance, but the truth is, many beautiful plants don’t require much care and faux plants are a great alternative too!

Mmix things up as long as they include different heights of short, medium and tall. 

And when you’re potting your plants, you can choose one or two feature pieces and let the others be simpler. 

If you’re wanting to add some dimension to your green areas, bring in a wooden stool or bench to elevate the pots. Hanging plants above other floor plants will really give off that jungle decor theme. 

 

Source from: https://soho.com.au/articles/6-home-decor-tips-from-an-interior-designer