Simple Additions To Your Decor That Goes A Long Way

Many people feel that accessorizing and a few simple additions to your decor can increase the clutter of any house or workspace and can cut a hole in their pocket. It’s actually the opposite. Simple additions can actually increase the aesthetic value of your interiors and provide a much-needed modern look. We aren’t suggesting to remove the entire flooring or to build an island kitchen to gain the change. A few additions can also do the trick.

But first, you need to remove all the excessive things in your house to declutter it entirely. Vacuuming and cleaning it regularly can invite the need to decorate it. A clean house will highlight the newly added accessories and changes.

Here, we’ve curated a list of a few décor additions that’ll provide elegance and go a long way in giving the much-needed interior change that you desired, without burning a hole in your pocket. 

Rugs

Rugs have been recently gaining popularity due to their ability to give a complete transformation to your room. Carpets and rugs can visually change the look and size of the room, making them look bigger or smaller according to the type and size are chosen. If you choose a rug that’s big enough for a room and stands only 30 centimeters away from the walls, it makes the overall space look bigger; whereas, choosing smaller rugs with bright and bold patterns makes the space look smaller. Soft textures and neutral tones along with pastel hues and light colors can also help in making the space seem much larger than it actually is. Carpets are widely used in offices and come with a professional touch. Rugs are more home-friendly and you can definitely explore different colors, types, and patterns to choose the best according to your space. 

Mirrors

Mirrors have the ability to make any room look bigger. If your room is too small, you can fix a full-length mirror on a plain wall to make space look virtually double its size. They are not only necessary to get ready, but are also considered a classic piece of décor since ancient times. You can enhance their décor factor further by adding matching frames or buying readily available framed mirrors that match the color palette and furniture of the room.

Wall Art or Murals

Is there any question in using wall art or paintings as a décor element? They are surely responsible for adding life to any room instantly. You can consider buying paintings or visiting an art gallery to purchase some of the chosen work. If you want to do something beyond the typical wall painting and frame option, you can hire an artist to paint a permanent mural on your wall according to your taste. Having your favorite kind of art in your room can evoke emotions of pleasure and happiness in unimaginable ways. It gives you pleasure and makes you feel at home, pushing you in the right direction and helping in staying motivated and inspired.

Illumination

If your existing lighting fixtures aren’t giving the appeal that your room deserves, it’s time to change them. Often, a room has more life and essence that can only be enhanced and highlighted by the right kind of lighting. You might also want to consider discarding your chandelier that works nothing more than as a decorative element. You can either change the lights from the chandelier or request your electrician to install mood-changing lights. Cozy, yellow lights when you want to relax, or bright, white lights when you’re opting to study or work. Apart from these, installing table lamps can give you a more relaxed and cozy feeling. At times, lighting candles in a few candle stands can also provide a completely changed ambiance that is meditating and extremely calming.

Curtains

Curtains are often ignored and not considered as important as other elements to be working as décor elements, but they have more to them than you think. For instance, longer curtains that touch the floor are more formal and dignified, and shorter lengths offer the feeling of being more relaxed and laid back. Apart from providing the functionality of blocking the view and offering privacy, curtains, if changed, can also rejuvenate the look of the room. If paired with certain glass treatments, curtains can provide some special effects to space.

Fire Glass

Fire glass has lately been a famous decorative element for fire pits. It is made of recycled or tempered glass that follows the modern concept of fire and ice. Once the purpose and functionality of the fire glass were unveiled, it has been a popular choice for every homeowner. While you’re looking into buying Fire Glass, you can choose from a variety of colors, materials, and textures to suit the needs of your chosen color palette. It can easily replace ceramic gas logs and helpful in covering gas jets. In fact, it’s a beautiful alternative that increases the intensity of the burning fire by 4 times. It does not melt or explode upon burning and is extremely safe to use.

Shelves

Shelves are often overseen as an aesthetic element and are considered to be more functional. But if chosen wisely, certain shelf designs can completely change the look of your wall. If you’re thinking of adding some personality to your room, anything from floating shelves to bookcases can help. Whether you’re choosing to add minimal shelf bars or stacking shelves to cover the entire wall, make sure to stick to the color scheme of the room in order to maintain the décor theme. Shelves also help in keeping your stuff organized, making the room clutter-free. Whether you want to organize your photo frames in your bedroom, your books in your living room or the crockery and wine glasses in your kitchen, installing appropriate shelves are the solutions.

Sculptures

Sculptures and figurines are making their way back as décor accessories. With contemporary designs and minimalist styles, sculptures are being widely sought after due to their ability to add life and drama in any space. An eclectic piece of sculpture can induce and weave magic in any boring space within your house. It immediately draws attention and proudly boasts about the importance of art. If your house or office entrance looks dull, you certainly need to install a modern sculpture to uplift the space. These can also be used for garden décor to add a pop of color or contrast to the green surface. 

Window Treatments

If you’re not too fond of curtains, other window treatments like draperies, blinds, and shades can be a good alternative. These are far too modest and provide a simpler yet elegant look to the entire décor. Also, they are much more functional in blocking view and light, if they aren’t see-through. You can choose a print that goes well with the color palette of the space or going with neutral shades of linen or natural silk. These usually don’t take a toll on your budget and provide a decent look. If you’re still confused about what kind of drapes to buy, go with the standard wooden or bamboo blinds that never go wrong and blend with all spaces.

Plants

Maintaining plants surely need care and attention, which not everyone is ready to put in. Needless to say, plants are essential in providing a fresher and cleaner environment. And what’s better than to add them to your house as a decorative accessory? They provide some indoor greenery along with giving a homely feeling. However, you need to choose a plant that’s easy to maintain, doesn’t require too much sunlight and can survive for a long time. Certain plant types are purely meant for staying indoors and thus you have a wide variety to choose from. You can choose an elegant vase that can add to the plant as a décor element. 

Tiny succulents like cacti come in cute little buckets that are ideal for desks and workspaces. They usually go with Scandinavian interior décor themes or with neutral color tones. Pick a few fern plants for your bedroom or decorate an entire shelf counter with a variety of greens to elevate the area. Also, creepers on walls or on balcony railings look classy. 

Oversized Clocks

Clocks are a symbol of class, but are often ignored as a home accessory to enhance the house décor. Even though their main task is to tell time, a few elegant pieces are used solely for their looks and grandeur. Oversized clocks are the ultimate piece of decorative elements that amalgamate within almost any interior theme. A big, brown and rustic clock would complete the look of a white exposed brickwork wall, or a simple and minimalist clock design with black metal frames can look great on a plain painted, un-textured wall. You can also consider using a brightly colored oversized clock on a neutral or white wall to add a pop of color to it. A correctly chosen clock piece can do wonders for your space in unimaginable ways.

Changing the Upholstery

One of the quickest, but effective changes you can incorporate is changing the upholstery of your furniture. You need to choose the fabric according to the newly chosen color palette or to switch to a more neutral look. The textures and fabric material is also important to determine the overall look. You can hire professional helpers to change the upholstery in order to achieve a more finished look, much more quickly. Every piece of furniture that carries upholstery, from small dining chairs to huge couches, has to follow the same colors and fabric themes. If you want a rawer look, you can remove the upholstery completely and revamp your furniture by adding supporting elements and getting the wood polished with only cushions for seating.

Colorful Crockery

With dinnerware and modern crockery establishing their own niche in the competitive home accessory discipline, these provide an equally important function too- as serving tools. Whether you’re throwing a party, going for a picnic or simply looking for new additions in your home, a set of cutlery or contemporary crockery is an ideal choice. Homeowners are widely approaching the minimalist and ‘boho’ styled crockery that is too precious to be used. Adding a few of these artistic pieces on your kitchen mantel or floating shelves can completely change the look of the space. Also, it’s impressive to serve food and drinks in amazing crockery to your guests and visitors.

Pillows

Apart from enhancing the décor value, pillows also provide extra comfort on your couch. Once you’ve gotten your upholstery changed, you can look for matching pillows or covers. Adding more pillows also gives a layered effect to your space, making it look more inviting and cozy. Now that you agree on changing or adding more pillows, look for options that are bigger than the standard 12 to 18 inches ones. Don’t forget the pillow skimps.

Personalized Items

What’s better to make a space more cozy and comfortable than to add personal stuff? You can consider putting up your childhood photos in your room by getting them framed. Arrange them in an orderly manner to make them look like a masterpiece. You can also prepare a DIY board with threads and string lights that allow you to attach photographs, first-date coupons and movie tickets, or personal notes from family and friends. This will not only brighten up your dull wall corner, but will take almost no cost to be built. It’ll be like your ‘happy place’.

All these décor elements are easily available in any furniture and lifestyle store at lower costs. If you want to save more money, you can hit smaller stores like consignment stores, vintage stores or flea markets to purchase stuff in half the price. But make sure to check the quality in order to ensure longevity.  Lastly, if you’d like to experiment and explore more, you can completely change the color palette or work on introducing a few textures to add some liveliness in the house. Continuing a constant theme throughout the house shows thoughtfulness and good planning.