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Taste and style are important, but you may never know exactly how much your ideas can cost. It is possible to decorate your home with great ideas without the decor being expensive and difficult to make.
There are so many ways you can save money and still have a stunning home. The best tips for decorating with accessories are simple and require resources that are part of your everyday life.
A touch of personality
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It’s time to go through your personal belongings! There is no better way to express your style and design aesthetic than to choose something of your own to make the statement for you. It’s time to get out all the old collections and souvenirs and combine something from them.
Find ways to display
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Accessories can be found in any part or element of the room – the couch, the table, the floor, the window ledges, the shelves, and even the fireplace surrounds. To flaunt these accessories, you can go with some interesting display options like trays, shadow boxes and bowls.
Make groupings
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Decorating with accessories can be tricky, especially when you’re working with small pieces that appear almost invisible on the display. Grouping several accessories gives you a greater opportunity to make an impression and be visually appealing.
- There should be a moderate amount of symmetry for the grouping to appear casual and informal. Using too much symmetry can leave them looking overworked and relaxed. Asymmetry and working with odd numbers are good for groupings.
- Make sure the items you are grouping have at least one thing in common. For example, a group of photos should be similar in the color tones used or the frames they have. Whatever you want to group together make sure they have a connecting theme or at least a color.
- Multiple elements of different sizes – high, medium, and low – are an interesting way to add stylish and visual value to the grouping.
Different textures
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A blue glass sculpture could look stunning next to a blue ceramic mug and a blue seashell – you can even try placing a jacquard pillow on a silky upholstered armchair to attract positive attention.
Use the largest piece you have, then combine smaller and smaller items. Every time you add something new, make sure you don’t clutter the arrangement. Work until you are happy with the results.
Sources can be found everywhere
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You can find decorating ideas almost everywhere – the Internet, TV and magazines are a tremendous help when decorating with accessories that you can use anytime.
Examine all of the material and see what attracts you as this is a great way to determine your taste and style. Make a folder of your inspirations; You can start off by visiting a few hardware stores and buying the things that you like. Once you’ve set your style, you’re done.
Bring out the best in your furniture
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Give your furniture new life by upholstering it with new materials in different styles. Change your furniture based on the theme you want to display, simply by using slip covers.
You can also give your wooden furniture new finishes or paint the mirror frames and headboards in a new color. Online planning tools can be of great help when experimenting with color.
An improved furniture layout
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You don’t have to buy new furniture to create a completely new look – sometimes a little movement is enough. Create a new center piece (this could be an accent wall, TV, fireplace, and even an exterior view) and work on it.
It is also worth moving furniture from one room to another and vice versa. It doesn’t cost anything and if you remove unnecessary pieces of furniture, you can finally let the room breathe.
Work with bold colors
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Color can be used to decorate without spending a lot of money – so experimenting with color is the best way to improve your home.
You can create an accent wall that compliments your furniture and enhances the aesthetic value of your room. Still choosing a color? Your local hardware store can help you decide before you do something you may regret.
How to decorate with interior design accessories?
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Impressive accessories can be enough – blankets, pillows, and even carpets can all help add to the atmosphere of your space.
Why buy new furniture when you can mix the colors by trying a new palette? Carpets are good at covering up imperfections on the floor and giving it a fresher feel.
Accent lighting to highlight the decor
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Make a room more dramatic by adding wall sconces with directional lighting. With the right lighting, any work of art can look like a real masterpiece.
Lighting is also great for popping a focal point as it can be strategically used to light a fireplace or couch. You can even use lighting to make your plants look more interesting.
Equipment of the bathroom
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Bringing some color into the bathroom doesn’t have to cost a lot – sometimes it’s as easy as getting interesting shower curtains, towels or bath mats. Aside from the different elements you can use to change the theme, the color palette you are using also matters.
The family’s collectibles can be art
Your child’s drawings, projects and awards can be a nice addition to the room decor, especially if you can use their colors in combination with the room elements. They can create great contrasts while showing how proud you are of your family’s accomplishments.
Mirrors shouldn’t be underestimated
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Mirrors have been playing a huge role in interior design lately as they are mostly a cheap way to really improve the look of your home. Visit your local craft store for mirrors to combine as pieces of mosaic or put in picture frames. Mirrors are universal and practical – this is their beauty.
A nice fireplace
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Fireplaces are usually the focus of the room. So, in order to attract the right attention, it is good to think about decorating it according to the style of the furniture.
Homely fireplaces made of brick and stone are best complemented with decorations made of wood and natural fiber that you can put on the mantelpiece. Modern fireplaces look great with urns made of bamboo or reed that are placed asymmetrically.
What do you like the most?
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It’s not about showing off all of the decorations you own and creating a crowded look. As the co-founder of HBHome explained, the best thing to do is to place a fifth of the accessories you own at the same time and change them as you wish.
Have a topic
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The important thing is that you have a theme in your room. In this way everything seems to be organized and creates continuity in the space. Use an identical or similar color object that you can arrange in an artful display.
Show art
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You can create a focal point from a favorite work of art by building your entire space on it. The use of its colors and style could serve as a great source of inspiration that defines the space. Art should be used more often in private households.
Decorate table
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Even if you can’t use everything, there are many ways you should definitely try decorating to find your personal signature. The plates should be thought of as necklaces and the napkin rings as earrings – dress your table as you dress yourself!
Decorative windows
Decorating with mirrors is always acceptable because of the depth and light they bring into rooms. Mirrors often play the role of decorative windows due to the reflected light. In combination with various works of art or frames, they work wonders for a room.
Mirrored art
Mirrors could even become a focal point if placed correctly. In an entrance hall, a giant mirror could be used to reflect light from within, giving everyone a look at themselves. It’s simple, minimalist, and a great artistic statement.
Use shelves
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Shelves are a great way to save space. For example, most 16-cube units can hold many plates, serving items, and linens. If you want to bring some creativity to the shelves, adding decorative wallpaper is definitely the trick.