Find a centerpiece in a big skylight living room. Or get super naughty and go with the TikTokk “grandma core” style with fringe on a couch or wicker baskets thrown from the ceiling.

The house decoration which makes you look upwards such as a wall of frames and a mirror console can fill a small space. Something as cheery as a simple turquoise paint color in this small sitting area gives the space energy.

Living Room
Inspiring living room design by adding a bold color or wallpaper. Or pick muted colors so your furniture and decor can be the main focal point. If you want a less overwhelming option, consider injecting a little colour in the room by using a pattern accent wall or fabric chairs.

Add depth to a tangled open-plan living space with different textures. Designer Dane Austin piled the patterns and the heavy drapes on top, but kept it balanced with a shade of Asheville sunsets. Then he put up art that extends into the ceiling to invite the eye upward. The result? A large room that is cozy and warm.

They’re better displayed in living rooms that have ceilings! This one trick opens the room up. You’ll want to paint walls, trim and ceiling the same color so you’ll see it disappear. And never forget to accent your ceilings with huge artwork that can go almost all the way down, such as this peaceful space from Teri Pugh Studio.

Though it is easy to fill every inch of a small living room with a bright pattern, that can seem too much and be cramped in the eyes. instead, design a main wall and use little touches to incorporate the pattern around the room. A green-painted campaign chest, for instance, accents this room in the Design Studio, along with the throw pillows.

Bedroom
Bedroom Decor: Bedroom decor can make a restful hideaway into a stylish haven. When decorating a master bedroom or a guest room, don’t forget to think about how you want to style it.

Free-standing bedroom walls are perfect to inject some personality by way of wall art (such as mirrors, framed art, DIY paintings and baskets). Choose a lamp for each nightstand and add cute sconces to your walls to spread the light throughout the room (and these mini light fixtures are nice for watching a book or watching TV before you go to sleep).

Bedding that pops, like patterned sheets or duvet covers that play up textures and colors from the nature around you. : A vintage quilt can be used as pillows or throws at the foot of your bed, for instance, and a cozy woven rug can bring warmth and style into the room.

In case you choose neutrals, introduce warm or cool tones into the colour to instantly make the room appear elegant or cozy. A soft white and a hint of yellow, such as Benjamin Moore’s Spring in Aspen, is earthy, and it works well with the plexiglass butterflies that grace this bed (designed by Leah Ring of Another Human)

: If you have a vaulted ceiling in your bedroom, lure the eye up with a paper lantern. These all-purpose pendants are great for any bedroom style and size and can help you get the most out of a high ceiling. Try a washi paper version that is more like a sconce, or even an open globe, for a natural finish.

Bathroom
Bathrooms are functional areas but they don’t have to be boring. Even the most minimal cosmetic upgrade like replacing the shower curtain, replacing the hardware on the vanity, or painting any room a bright color with peel and stick wallpaper can update a room without doing a full remodel. Layer natural elements such as wood textures and dried flowers for a more experimental look.

Stylish bathroom update on a budget : Swap out the traditional mirror for a larger square, white-framed mirror. For this bath by Gillian Segal, the new piece gives the small space depth and drama.

Other wall surfaces: Besides the central vanity, don’t skimp on these as well. This toilet room is a place that is easy to brighten up with framed magazine pages and old records. A vintage rug and pile of patterned towels dress up the room and add a touch of colour, too.

Plants are a cost effective, easy way to add some life and a little green to any bathroom. These are decor items that will give you that spa feel, whether it’s a basket of succulents on the windowsill or a eucalyptus tree by the tub. If the foliage isn’t your thing, a vase of fake flowers or a bundle of cotton swabs in an apothecary jar can be a pop of color as well.

Kitchen
The kitchen is a functional space, but one that can still be homely if decorated properly. So rustic, cottage or contemporary, give your home a little character with these DIY decorating tips.

Setting serving pieces out in a pretty bowl or wall basket is both functional and pretty; it will brighten the room. Also an efficient way to leave space in the upper cabinets for more storage. Or affixed pots and pans on a bespoke peg board, like this one by CetraRuddy, to make room under the cabinets and draw the eye upward.

One more kitchen decorating trick is to bring the outdoors into your kitchen with woven baskets, wooden items, and other textures that coordinate with your color palette. Include a wooden dining table/s, reclaimed-wood shelves, or stone furniture to personalize the room and make it cozy.

Kitchen decorating ideas to try are painting your walls or using a mural. Choose a bold color that matches your countertops or blinds. Or try a big color on an accent wall that attracts the eye and make the kitchen feel more open.

Another kitchen design tip that really does a good job is changing cabinet hardware with brightly colored knobs or handles. It’s a cheap, easy fix that will instantly make the room look finished and more open.