Home Decor 

Simple and Easy Ways to Update Your Living Space

Emma Taker

You can quickly spruce up your home’s interior decor and take it to the next level without spending a fortune. Minor tweaks can make a significant difference. Here are some ideas.

Hang New Curtains

Curtains can easily make a house a home. Before investing in a newer model, think about the DIYs you can do at home. You can try the Shibori dyeing technique, where you twist or fold the curtains and soak them in indigo dye. This will give them a new colour and unique patterns. Another painting DIY can involve painting polka dots in different sizes and different colours.

Curtains can easily make a house a home. Before investing in a newer model, think about the DIYs you can do at home. You can try the Shibori dyeing technique, where you twist or fold the curtains and soak them in indigo dye. This will give them a new colour and unique patterns. Another painting DIY can involve painting polka dots in different sizes and different colours.
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If you’re getting rid of the old ones and buying a new set, then consider the new size, length and pattern. You could add another layer to create depth and form texture. Combine sheer with opaque layers, and you’ll better control the lighting situation. You could get them shorter than usual or even longer, where they make a “puddle” on the floor. This will create an illusion that the room is bigger.

New tiebacks or a new rod will also add a fresh look. These details may seem unimportant, but you’ll get a new visual when you change them. Play with patterns and colours, go neutral to tone down the atmosphere or make it bright to match them with a new shag-rug. All of these suggestions can help you keep up with the constant change of modern styles and designs without spending hundreds of dollars.

Clock In

Clocks have been around for longer than you can imagine. The first one was used around 3,500 B.C. by the Ancient Egyptians. It was a sundial that used the sun and the shadow to show parts of the day. The clock is a beautiful piece of decoration that’s not just a trinket but also functional. Over the years, manufacturers have come up with many different styles of clocks:

  • Cuckoo;
  • Grandfather;
  • Mechanical;
  • Wall;
  • Alarm;
  • Novelty;
  • Pendulum;
  • Mantel.

This list is based on the mechanism type and the clock’s features. They all have the same function – showing time. But additional functions can be added, such as alarm system and weather system; they show the room temperature, humidity, date, and much more. Even if choosing a clock for your home seems a simple task, there are some things you should take into consideration.

Size

The size of the room determines the size of the clock. If the room is big, get a bigger clock with a larger clock face so it can be readable from afar.
Placement
If the clock is larger, let it be the centrepiece décor of the wall with not much decoration around it. If it’s smaller, you can have other decorations, but don’t make it overcrowded so people can focus on the time. Don’t put it around windows or doors because the light will make it hard to read. Placing it at eye level is optimal.

Placement

If the clock is larger, let it be the centrepiece décor of the wall with not much decoration around it. If it’s smaller, you can have other decorations, but don’t make it overcrowded so people can focus on the time. Don’t put it around windows or doors because the light will make it hard to read. Placing it at eye level is optimal.

Style

It would be best if you chose the style according to the room. For example, it can be colourful, fun and educational in the kid’s room; for the kitchen more subtle and clean; for the living room, you can go with something extravagant. Materials vary from plastic to metal and wood, and the colours and patterns are endless. Clocks are not a significant investment, but they will still make a difference in the décor. If you enjoy a more classical style, you can go with the Roman style clock or the great Grandfather option. For more contemporary and modern homes, choose an abstract design.

Play With Wallpaper

If you want to change the colour of the walls but don't want to get messy with paint and brushes, wallpaper is the right choice for you. It's a clean and simple job you can do yourself. New wall colours or patterns can make a huge difference in the room's ambience. Choosing a suitable wallpaper can sometimes be overwhelming because there are so many choices. So, follow these guidelines to make a choice easier.
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If you want to change the colour of the walls but don’t want to get messy with paint and brushes, wallpaper is the right choice for you. It’s a clean and simple job you can do yourself. New wall colours or patterns can make a huge difference in the room’s ambience. Choosing a suitable wallpaper can sometimes be overwhelming because there are so many choices. So, follow these guidelines to make a choice easier.

Colour

The colour set the mood in the room. To make the room visually bigger, go for cool colours such as light blue, violet or green. For a fresh look, go bright with orange, yellow and red. To enhance the effect, you’re trying to achieve, combine the colour with patterns.

Light

Not all rooms have a lot of natural light. To reflect the light around the room, choose wallpapers with smooth surfaces. Light colours will make the room bigger and brighter. You can go with metallic designs for a stronger effect.

Style

The wallpaper should match your home décor. You can choose from different styles: formal, glam, casual, country, rustic, Victorian or modern. If you decide to place the wallpaper above the chair rails, you can add depth or enlarge the boring hall. Horizontal lines can make the room wider, and vertical ones will make the room taller. You can decorate one wall instead of the whole room. You can also use wallpaper to hide imperfections in the walls or highlight a piece of furniture.

Go Green

Adding plants is always a good idea that never goes out of style. Potted plants or fresh flowers will make the room feel fresher. Plus, they provide oxygen and elevate the aesthetics to a new level. Your hallway can be the first place to get plants. Hang a lovely wreath with bright flowers or plain green branches, or put a potted plant on the sideboard. You can fill empty spaces in the living room with plants that grow tall. Succulents or cactuses can look great on your coffee table, and layered plants will go nicely in your library.

Adding plants is always a good idea that never goes out of style. Potted plants or fresh flowers will make the room feel fresher. Plus, they provide oxygen and elevate the aesthetics to a new level. Your hallway can be the first place to get plants. Hang a lovely wreath with bright flowers or plain green branches, or put a potted plant on the sideboard. You can fill empty spaces in the living room with plants that grow tall. Succulents or cactuses can look great on your coffee table, and layered plants will go nicely in your library.
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You could add an entire shelf to display your love for greenery and give them a little corner to brighten up the room. Whatever plant you choose, think about its needs, the light it needs, watering habits and your free time to take care of them. If you are too busy but still want some plants, fake trees and flowers will trick.

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

We can use mirrors for other things besides checking ourselves in their reflection. This is their primary purpose, but they can do much more. First, they can improve the lighting in the room if you place them adjacent to a window. Second, they can create texture with their tridimensional framing. Third, bigger mirrors create the illusion of a more expansive room. And last, they can be a good statement décor that leaves an impression and can be a great conversation starter.

We can use mirrors for other things besides checking ourselves in their reflection. This is their primary purpose, but they can do much more. First, they can improve the lighting in the room if you place them adjacent to a window. Second, they can create texture with their tridimensional framing. Third, bigger mirrors create the illusion of a more expansive room. And last, they can be a good statement décor that leaves an impression and can be a great conversation starter.
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They are very versatile in design, size and style. You can hang them on the wall or place them on the ground. Mirrors can sometimes act like paintings and artworks if positioned the right way. Ideally, it should be positioned closer to the furniture than the ceiling to connect it to the room’s interior design. Mirrors are timeless and relatively inexpensive, a perfect way to refresh your home.