If you want to add texture and color to your walls but find patterns too distracting, opt for grasscloth wallpaper. This pastel dream of a living room incorporates rattan bowls/plates as well as live plants. The piece in the living room pictured is minimal in pattern and color, but still puches up the room thanks to its size. A large-scale tapestry is another great, budget-friendly alternative to a complicated gallery wall. You can usually find them for affordable prices, they add unique texture to your space, and they cover a large surface area.
- There’s no easier way to celebrate autumn than with some DIY fall decor.
- Explore blues, grays, or even purples for a fresh take on this classic pattern.
- Casa Watkins Living added boho-style touches to the laundry room with colorful, patterned wallpaper and a woven pendant light.
- So very happy with their staffs, always friendly and helpful in many ways.
If you’re in need of paint ideas, our feature on Farrow & Ball colours in real homes is a perennial favourite. And if the bedroom needs a refresh, don’t miss our gallery of wardrobe ideas and guide to the best bedding. You might find you need most advice in the really functional spaces like kitchens and bathrooms, so scroll down for design ideas and plenty of advice. We’ve got inspiration for everything from sprawling country houses to small rooms in city flats, from investment purchases to affordable high street finds. Different interior design styles help us describe spaces that have a certain cohesive look or approach. Design styles can evolve during a specific time period or from an affinity for the same textures, colors, and finishes.
Utilizing Space with Hanging Planters
Hanging your mirror opposite a window, where it can reflect natural light into your space. This approach makes it easy to swap out décor over time without having to repaint your space. Keep an eye out for storage ottomans, nesting tables, or benches with built-in drawers. These pieces can maximize your storage setup—without demanding any extra space. Most bathrooms call for at least one mirror—and the right one can transform the rest of the room. “An interesting mirror defines a space,” the Novogratz team says.
Tone-on-tone-on-tone is easy on the eyes, especially when you opt for shades of sand, taupe, and mocha. A bedroom full of sepia tones is beautiful and breezy—perfect for summer. Plus, it allows you the flexibility to mix and match linens of various tones as the seasons evolve to switch up the look.
Take a Risk on an Accent Wall
For the great room in this 1925 French Norman home, Boschetti worked with a monochrome color palette for the walls and trim, matching furniture, a string light chandelier, and vinyl mirrored paper on the ceiling. “Symmetrical layout, clean lines, and tonal colors modernized the space dramatically,” she says. And more important, once you sharpen your knowledge of interior design styles, you can have fun with it. In the words of award-winning interior designer Nate Berkus, “The best design projects were the ones where people broke all the rules.” Because after all, the most impactful design style is your own. Hang a piece of framed art on your porch wall to bring the indoors outside.
- Choose furniture with clean lines and uncluttered designs, favoring functionality and purpose.
- Decorating a home can be an incredibly fun process—but it can also be a daunting one.
- If your room gets a lot of sun, opt for light colors that won’t fade.
- These decorating ideas will help you create a stress-free oasis you’ll enjoy every day.
- Repurpose your sunroom with a coat of paint and comfortable seating to turn it into a game room.