Nowadays, it seems that everything about you is being evaluated: your credit score, your ridesharing rating, your school grades, etc. Other parts of your life don't receive numerical ratings per say, but are still qualified in some way. Maybe your home could use some sprucing up, bringing your decor rating from blah to beautiful.
If you've got some extra time on your hands this summer, think about refreshing your home decor. Whether it's a rainy day or a lazy Sunday, you can put this time to good use. There are plenty of fashionable and practical improvements that you can get going on in no time. All you'll need is some home furnishings, accent pieces and a little imagination. If you're looking for some inspiration, we've provided you with some jumping-off points:
Install accent lighting
When you're looking to add unique elements to your living spaces, it might seem natural to accent your walls with art and your tabletops with interesting trinkets. There's nothing wrong with this; we love funky paintings and visually appealing area rugs. Where you might want to rethink this is when you're trying to create a simplistic, understated aesthetic. Rather than adding more cool pieces to your room, think about replacing some current pieces with updated items. Try experimenting with accent light fixtures when you start experimenting with your decor. A standout piece like our Wood Pendant Light gives your space a much-needed makeover without adding clutter.
Switch out your throw pillows
One of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to update your living area is to switch out your current, out-of-season throw pillows for some fresh, new ones. Something as subtle as your throw pillows can make a significant impact to the look of your living space. They can add a pop of color, pattern and dimension to a drab room, giving it some much-needed personality and flair.
Turn your TV room into a home theater
Whether you're a TV addict, movie buff or fair-weather channel-surfer, there's no doubt you get a lot of use out of your entertainment system. You can give your living room a much-needed upgrade by trading out your boring, simple TV stand for an exquisite entertainment set like the Gavelston Black 5-Piece Entertainment Set. Who knew that one piece can add so much visual interest to your living room? In no time, your space will transform from a simple spot to a top-of-the-line man (or woman) cave.
Bring the great outdoors inside
One accent that looks great with all types of furnishings — from contemporary and chic to antique and ageless — is greenery. If you have a green thumb, you might already have some potted plants spread throughout your home. If you aren't one to keep plants alive for a long time, it might be wise to decorate your home with low-maintenance plants like cacti and succulents. If your thumb is more brown than green, you can always use artificial plants for to bring more color and life to the room – instead of watering them, all you have to do is dust them off now and then.
Play around with multiple styles
Just because your living space is made up mostly of contemporary furniture doesn't mean you should shy away from decorating the space with rustic or antique accents. In fact, one of the major home decor trends going on right now involves mixing the old with the new, creating a juxtaposition between classic and trendy aesthetics. So put the cool pieces you found at antique shops next to your chic furnishings. If it doesn't look right at first glance, keep experimenting with the layout until it has that "wow" factor.
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