Feel like your home could do with some fresh look, but you don’t know where to start? Transforming your space or creating a stylish atmosphere shouldn’t feel like a chore, but rather like a creative play. So, what is the trick of creating a space that has meaning, feels authentic, and can outlive passing trends?
According to interior designers, it’s selecting pieces that make your heart sing. A few carefully chosen homeware items can induce ambience and tone into your home, give it character and make it feel like the home you dreamed about.
Start by Creating Layers
When you think about the room and everything in it, you may feel overwhelmed. When decorating, it helps if you break down the space into layers: the base layer is the biggest piece of furniture, the second includes the smaller pieces of furniture, and the third is textile and accessories, the homeware.
The core pieces ground the space, the smaller ones like side tables, decorative objects, textiles, and art – turn a house into a home. If you keep the base layer as classic and versatile as possible, you can have more flexibility and fun with other layers. Choose exquisite and meaningful décor pieces. If you want to buy more things at once, look for homewares clearance salesat your favourite stores.
Use Eye-Catching Wall Décor
Wall decorations are the personality of the room, providing focus points that instantly draw the eye and set the mood for your space. Think about fusion, perhaps mixing framed art prints with three-dimensional pieces like sculptural wall hangings or decorative masks. Create a gallery wall of your personal collection to tell your story through a curated collection of photographs, art, or mementos from your trips. For more drama, consider oversized mirrors – they can be real showpieces, but can also give the illusion of more space and reflect natural light throughout the room.
Choose Throws and Cushions with Intriguing Patterns
We all need a cosy area in our home, and one way to achieve that is with soft cushions and throws. For comfortable yet stylish spots, choose pieces with intriguing patterns and textures. Combine different fabrics and colours in seating areas to create a deep and rich appearance. Layer denser fabric cushions against fluffy knit throws or silk pillows and cotton blankets. The trick is to stick to a cohesive colour palette but play with different textures and patterns. Aim for both visual interest and comfort and adjust to the season – a lighter cotton throw for summer and a heavy wool blanket for winter.
Place a Statement Ottoman Chair
The fun thing about homewares clearance purchases is discovering jewel pieces. These are usually elements that we don’t necessarily think we need, but once we have them, it’s hard to imagine how we went without them. A statement ottoman is the perfect example. This versatile piece can give a whole new vibe to your room. Whether you use it as extra seating, a coffee table with a tray on top, or simply as a decorative accent, you will find it indispensable.
Choose an ottoman that contrasts your current furniture, but is in tune with the overall colour scheme. A boldly patterned, rich-textured, or otherwise quirky-shaped ottoman can become the architectural focus of the room. Look for materials like tufted leather for classic elegance, vibrant velvet for sumptuous luxury, or natural materials like rattan for a more casual, contemporary vibe.
Play with Different Sizes and Shapes of Rugs
Rugs have the power to shape spaces and lend more sophistication to any area. They bind furniture arrangements and add warmth to wood and tile floors. Think about size and placement – it’s usually recommended that it should be big enough to anchor the furniture while leaving a consistent border of floor visible around the edges. Layering rugs of varying sizes and patterns creates an impact, just make sure they share one or more common shades or complementary patterns. Natural fibre rugs such as jute or sisal can provide neutral bases; wool, Persian, or geometric patterns add sophistication and visual interest.
Pick Vases with Character
Vases have transcended from just being flower holders to dazzling, standalone decorative pieces. Choose vases with different shapes, interesting textures, or distinctive glazes that can create a statement even when empty. Group them in odd numbers, using vases at different heights and materials for maximum effect. Contemporary ceramics, mouth-blown glass, or metallic finish can bring life to the décor. Place your vases on coffee tables, console tables, or mantels—and don’t hesitate to leave some empty while fresh or dried arrangements sit in others.
Upgrade Your Lamps
Lighting is critical in creating ambience. Well-placed lamps can transform the mood of any room. Go beyond basic lighting fixtures and choose lamps that double as art statements. Look through homeware clearance offers for table lamps with interesting bases: perhaps organic, ceramic forms, metallic finishes, or natural materials such as carved wood or stone. Floor lamps add architectural interest, providing illumination and defining different areas within a room. Keep an eye on your bulb’s warmth, and consider using dimmers to give you flexibility during different times of day or for varying activities.
