Throwing on a cool blanket on a sofa, on a bed or on a chair is a very easy-to-do and effective way to style up the entire aspect of a room.  The great thing about blankets is that they can be easily transferred from one location to another: one day, your blanket can sit on a sofa, the next day it can be placed on the bed. Moreover, blankets make great accessories to wear when you are sitting outside having a barbecue or hanging on the balcony on a cool evening. As you can see, a blanket can be lifestyle-changing.

Moreover, blankets are a perfect way to add personality to your home. Choosing a print, a pattern or a texture that speaks about who you are and what you enjoy is a great way to make yourself one with the environment and to let others learn more about you too.

 

 

Pillows

Another way to styling up your décor is adding pillows to a room. Just like blankets, pillows make great ways to express your personality and taste. The thing pillows do that blankets don’t is adding volume and depth to a room. The fact that pillows are voluminous will make the space feel more roomy and three-dimensional. There’s nothing a dull house needs more than a bunch of pillows.

Another great thing about pillows is that you can actually buy just a bunch of them and several extra cases. This way, you can change them according to the season, to your mood and even to current holidays.

Having themed accessories around the house is a mark of a detail-oriented person who is always aware of the things around them.

 

 

Art

There are not many things in the world that are more associated with personality and style than art. Art nowadays can be basically anything: from a decontextualized object to a classic painting or sculpture, artwork is a sure way to add color, style and personality to a room.

Many people claim that they don’t understand art, but adding an artwork to your home can be a first step into understanding what the art world is all about.

If you still don’t want any art around your house, you can use simple decorative elements that may or may not have been intended as art and that can embellish a place, such as dried starfish, chess boards or wooden balls.

 

 

Coffee table books

 

Coffee table books are a perfect way to add a lot of personality to a space. When you walk into a room and see a bunch of coffee tables, or even just one on a table, on a shelf or even on the floor, you already know a lot more about what their interests of the owners are.

Today, there are many services, which function both on- and off-line, that allow you to create your own photo album or coffee table book. Coffee table books that are exposed in a room are considered by a lot of people open invitations, so make sure that if you leave your holiday photos on a table, someone might flip through them.

 

 

Pictures

Speaking of holiday photos, another easy way to make your room a reflection of yourself is to add pictures on the piano, on the wall and on the desk. Today, the possibilities are endless: you can print large pictures, small pictures; you can print them on paper, on canvas or even on other materials. It is all up to you and your preferences. Pictures are also a great way to stay connected with the great things in your life that you wish to remember.

Adding pictures on the walls of your home or on desks will tell a story of where you’ve been and of who you were.

 

 

Candles

 

 

 

Candles are a perfect way to create a warm, cozy atmosphere during the evening, and why not, during the day as well. Scented candles can even stimulate an extra sense, which will add a new dimension to your room.

Elegant candles are generally very elegant home décor accessories: most candles are very fine, feature fine lines and smooth surfaces that anyone can appreciate and empathize with. This is why, if you like candles but don’t like candle light, you can simply add candles to a room, but never light them.

 

 

Plants

Plants are also great natural accessories, as they can make a room more alive and more vibrant. Today, you can basically buy any type of plant you like, need and can fit in your space: bigger plants, smaller plants, wider plants, narrower ones, all-green plants, multi-colored plants, monochromatic plants, etc. The only issue with plants is that they need care, water and light. For those who can supply only limited amounts of these things, cactuses are a perfect alternative you can go for.

Also, sometimes artificial plants can look great, but they rarely do, especially in a personal living environment.

 

There you have it: a list of 7 simple things you can do to upgrade the style of your home today.

These tips go to show that even the smallest detail can change not only the look and feel of a room, but the way you do things as well and that the décor of your home can improve your attitude and mood. Next time you go shopping, consider adding a small accessory for your living space and, if you make the right decision, you will thank yourself later.

 

 

Fraquoh and Franchomme

 

 

 

 

Further reading:

15 decorating tips for your home

10 redecorating tips

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