10 Surprisingly Easy Ideas to Update Your Home Décor

Everyone wants to live in a beautiful home complete with exquisite furniture and fittings that attract compliments and second glances. It takes time to turn a house into a home of your dreams. Such homes also come at a price, or so the majority of us believe.

It isn’t easy coming up with wonderfully unique and creative ideas to add a touch of newness and modernity to your space. Having said that, let me also assure you that it isn’t impossible either.

All it takes is some imaginative thinking and the willingness to implement ideas that may, sometimes, seem like something that you wouldn’t normally do. So yes, you will also need an open mind.

Modern homes reflect the owner’s lifestyle and personality, as they should. When you step into such homes, you get an insight into the psyche of the person occupying that space. Because modern people like to keep themselves updated and on top of things, their home needs to reflect that too.

Updating your home need not necessarily translate into spending on expensive and time-consuming makeovers. Here are a few quick and easy home décor ideas which can be used to update your abode.

1. Bring in an Accent Table

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When I say bring in an accent table, I do not mean that you necessarily have to buy one. As already mentioned, updating your home doesn’t need to be a money-spending fest. You can refashion your existing furniture into something new and glamorous.

Ever thought of using your garden stool as an accent table in the living room? Ceramic stools especially can be decorative and can add a pop of color that every room needs to look sprightly. You can also paint it in a color of your choice before using it.

2. Paint a Wall

Add a dash of glamor to your room by painting an accent wall in your favorite color. If done well, it can uplift the look of the room like nothing else can. You could use a bright color that contrasts with the rest of the room’s walls, or match it with an accent furniture or accessory in the room.

The key to nailing this lies in selecting an accent wall color that complements your décor. There’s so much inspiration around you, you just have to wake up to it and use it.

3. Add an Antique

One can never go wrong with the inclusion of antiques into their personal space. It helps to add a touch of class, character and nostalgia to the décor, apart from reflecting your good taste.

If you have a traditional décor, you could pick an antique item that blends with it. On the other hand, if your home has a modern, contemporary style, you can pick a piece that stands out well and holds its own.

4. Change Your Lampshades

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You don’t need to buy new lamps just because you want to update your home décor. Simply change the lampshades and you’ll get there without incurring unnecessary expenditure.

If the structure of your lamp base is strong and standing well, replacing the shades should be an easy update that can instantly infuse new life into its lackluster appearance.

5. Revive Faded Furniture

Furniture which has started to appear dull and sluggish, but is otherwise in good shape, can be revived and reused instead of being disposed of. Consider bringing back your old chair’s sheen and breathing new life into it by repainting it with high-gloss lacquer.

It makes sense to get this done by a professional though as they would be adept at sanding and priming the furniture before painting it, and ensure an even and glossy finish.

6. Have a Mini Art Gallery

Recreate the feel of an art gallery in your home with a small but artistic wall gallery of your own. Frame photographs and artworks that have been created by you or are close to your heart and hang them decoratively on a single wall. Let this be a proud display of your romantic affair with the canvas and colors.

7. Use Brightly Colored Cushions and Pillows

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Speaking of colors, there are unique ways of adding it to other areas of your home. Consider having brightly colored throw-pillows and cushions in your living room. Accentuate your bedroom with colorful accent pillows and bedspreads. Change the covers every once-in-a-while to change the look of the rooms without burning a hole in your pocket.

8. Add Interesting Light Fixtures

Using stylish and sleek light fixtures instead of the basic bulbs and tube lights is a great way of adding luxury and modernity to your home. Have them installed strategically and use them to emphasize an accent wall, a piece of furniture, or a work of art and they should work well for you.

9. Hang a Statement Mirror

Updating your home should be about making your home look bigger and better. Using mirrors is an effective way of doing so. To create the illusion of having more windows and natural light in your room making it look brighter, hang a framed ornate mirror opposite a window.

10. Invest in an Area Rug

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Typically, rugs are purchased with the intention of laying them out in certain areas of the home like the living and the dining rooms, or the bedroom. Think out of the box and try using beautiful runners in your hallway, thereby adding color, texture, and warmth on an otherwise hard surface.

Conclusion

Your options might be endless and ideas limitless, but do make sure you use them appropriately in keeping with your plans for your space. I hope the above tips will be helpful in sparking off something that leads you to make your home more beautiful than you could have imagined.