Imagine this scenario: you’ve decorated a room that, once
completed, seems to be missing something. You can’t put your finger on what it
needs, but the room seems dull and impersonal despite your best attempts to
make it a warm and inviting showcase for your personal style. Use this
checklist as you finalize your room’s décor so that your space will have the
polished, finished look you are trying to achieve.
Texture
Done right an all-beige or all-white palette can feel fresh
and new, however, it often seems lifeless and sterile. Bringing in texture
with baskets, throw, pillows, and rugs adds interest and polish to a room’s
design. If you have great pillows on your sofa, but you still think it looks
uninviting, try adding a throw. The sleek lines of the Fontana Sofa
by Lexington are complemented by the black and white geometric print on the
throw pillows. The textured area rug adds another layer of interest and the
smaller, botanical inspired print on the wing chair complete the look.
You can use the same technique in the bedroom by casually
layering a throw at the end of the bed to tie the look together. Woven baskets
that contain firewood, toys, books, or extra pillows can also add texture to a
room while doing double duty as additional storage.
Books
Whether you add coffee tables books in the living room, fill
the kitchen shelves with cookbooks, or store children’s books in the family
room, using books as a design element will add a personal touch to your space.
And not to worry if you don’t have built-in bookcases, there are plenty of
unique and fanciful ways to display and store books. This doesn’t mean you need
to be an avid reader or display a library full of books. Just consider them as
beautiful objects to display that can help highlight items you want to
showcase.
Something Black
Try adding something black to your room if it feels like
it’s missing something. You can add piece of accent furniture, a
chalkboard-painted sign, or a set of black picture frames. Adding black seems
to bring cohesion and ground the space. The Carrera
Topaz Hexagonal Accent Table is the perfect home accessory to bringing
black into your living room. It adds modern appeal and interest to any room.
Personality
Your home should reflect you and your family’s personality,
to highlight your family’s interests, hobbies, and travels by displaying
accessories that tell those stories. Home accessories that tell your story make
great conversation starters and add life to your room. Photographs are one way
to do this, collections and souvenirs are another.
Something Living
Houseplants can liven up any space. For a low maintenance
option, try some hardy, easy-to-grow succulents. Small trees can add life and
height to a room. Fresh cut flowers are another option, and may last up to two
weeks if properly cared for. A small flower arrangement on the coffee table or
kitchen counter, or a houseplant near a sunny window makes a space feel like
home.
For tips on how to make your house feel like home, make an appointment with a
design professional today and take advantage of Baer’s Furniture’s free design
service.
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