Styling Ideas for Living Rooms

We all wish there was something small we could do easily and it would change the entire look of our rooms making them appear trendy and modern. Lets face it, we are all busy with our lives and don’t have time to put in a lot of effort in shopping or decorating the house, we can’t even think of appropriate ideas in the first place!

This article is to show you how very simple changes can bring about a huge difference, you will surely have to try to realise the positive change. We all have small, empty spaces in our homes that can be utilised for styling.

Flowers and Modernization

Add colour and freshness to any room with adding flowers in line. A gorgeous bouquet of flower arrangement will for sure look elegant but it is not unique. For a touch of simplicity and modernization add single flowers in a line. Look for an empty space such a window sill or a fireplace top, purchase four to five small tiny pots and add tall bright flowers in each one, a single flower for each pot will simply do the trick and place them in line. Any room can brighten up with bright red, blue purple and even yellow flowers. Flowers should also importance for room decorating and also best for home outdoor places.

Beauty of Glass

Glass can be added to room in the form of coffee tables, side tables, doors and mirrors. Glass can make any room appear to be bigger and even though it looks classy on its own it can also be used to show off certain items. A beautiful rug does not have to be hidden under a table of chair but it can be shown off under a glass coffee table which will also protect it from dust. Mirrors can be bordered by beautiful frames while prized possessions and photo gifts etc. can be encased in a glass shelf. Windows can even be embossed or textured to add a touch of uniqueness. Glass lamps or glass vases also greatly help in making a room appear larger.

Add Personalisation

Personalising your house will make it a more comfortable place and something that is more ‘you’. There are numerous techniques through which you can personalise but photographs are the most favourite item. Though pictures are common they are very important in every household and you can differentiate yours and personalise them by collage canvas prints! Effects can be added, they can be given the touch of an oil portrait and further scattered collages can be made or you can even print caricatures of family members. Further personalisation can be added by adding notes and pictures using clothe pins to lamp shades or adding a chalk board for personal reminders.

Are you bored of the old bedroom look and it is about time for a revamp? Bedrooms are a centre point of our lives, they depict us and nobody wants to revisit a boring and dull bedroom every single day. Uplifting the bedroom does not mean some expensive redo’s such as quilted walls or a pure wooden shelf, yes that would be great but focusing on the centre point of the room only can really make a huge difference, cheaply.

Beds are the focal point of any room and a neat made up bed will result in comfortable sleeping and bring peace to the entire bedroom serene. Making and designing the bed along with the rest of the room decor can really life up your entire room; here are a few ideas:

Colours and Brightness

If you were a bright person then you surely would want many colours in your room. A floral bedspread with cushions in various colours preferably decorated using beads will look great. Another idea is to contrast the brightness; use a plain bed sheet and spread while add in extra colourful and patterned pillows. Along with the bed, add the some colours is various part of your room such as a floral canvas picture or a pink ceiling or wall or a bright flowery rug. Colours are great importance for decoration over all home and bedroom. You get better ideas when anything put in room with use latest technology and decoration tips and tricks. Colour should be accurate and proper used for a bedroom and according to furniture colour and other room accessories then a great combination for room decorating.

Sober and Whites

If you prefer a serene and simple bedroom then whites would be your favourite. A simple white cotton sheet will look perfect on your bed and it will look even more elegant if it’s laced. Cushions, which can be completely in solid colours such as reds, blues or yellows, can add a colourful fabric can only border either slight colour or them. Off whites, light browns etc can be also used for the bedding or quilts or even some trendy round cushions.

To go along with the calm bedroom decor add in some candles and side lamps as light will add illumination bringing in some brightness. Fresh flowers will also add freshness thus keep some vases around. Simple art with light backgrounds printing photos to canvas will go really well along with white walls.

Patterns and Prints

If you are into patterns such as stripes, polka dots or anything abstract then simply add the patter to any of the walls in your room and match the quilt accordingly. Simple sheets with patterned bedspreads will give great effects or only the decorative pillow can be patterned. If you do not wish to invest in a patterned walls then bring in cheap objects such as patterned vases or simple pictures to go up on a wall.

By Ellen

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