A room in your home can be full of furniture and still feel incomplete. It’s simple to get caught up in filling the space and forget to pay attention to the fine details that bring everything together.
But filling that void doesn’t have to be complicated. Just get in touch with a personal decorator at Michelle Jett – Decorating Den Interiors for some insight on the following tips:
1. Add a splash of color
There’s nothing wrong with neutral décor. A living room filled with warm brown, tan, and driftwood tones is cozy and inviting. But it can also feel dull without a splash of color. Apartment Therapy suggested adding subtle accents throughout the space to knock the perception. Shades like blue or green complement neutral tones well, so consider these hues for your drapery, throw pillows, or other home accessories.
2. Throw down an area rug
Take a look at your floors. Do they seem bare? It’s nothing an area rug can’t fix. This is one of the easiest ways to add warmth and depth to your space. By placing a floor covering in the middle of the room, you can combine those staple pieces of furniture and make the space more cohesive and inviting. And this doesn’t only apply to hardwood flooring – your carpets can benefit from a rug, too.
3. Place throw pillows on the furniture
Throw pillows make a comforting statement on any piece of furniture. And they don’t have to match to bring the room together – be creative. Real Simple magazine recommended choosing mismatched colors, shapes, and textures to give your living room character. Just be sure to keep your overall color palette in mind to avoid creating visual chaos.
4. Bring your walls to life
Adding color to your walls isn’t the only way to bring them to life. You have other options! Consider an accent wall with decorative wallpaper, or create your own gallery by hanging your favorite art pieces. Much like the throw pillows, this photo wall doesn’t have to be uniform – you can hang frames of all shapes and sizes as long as you can find a way to streamline the arrangement.
5. Hang drapery of the proper length
Dressing your windows in the perfect drapery will bring your space together, but you must choose wisely. It’s all about picking the right length. Long window treatments allow your eyes to adjust quickly from the walls to the floor. Short shades that stop at the foot of the window may seem like the right choice, but it can make or break the flow of your entire room.
6. Keep your bookshelves in order
Unorganized bookshelves will only make your rooms seem chaotic. So instead, bring your space together by shaping up those shelves of yours. Maybe you’ll organize your books by color, shape, and size. Or, perhaps you’ll make it much more than a bookshelf – weighing your novels and magazines down with decorative accessories adds a diverse yet constructed touch to the system.
7. Perfect your lighting
Proper lighting is crucial, no matter what room you’re in. Choose fixtures that can bring your rooms together with ease. For example, a chandelier above the dining table makes a sophisticated statement, while dim-lit floor lamps can make your living room as comfortable as possible.
See? Making your rooms more cohesive is easy. It’s all about fine-tuning simple details. If you’re ready to give your space some attention, just contact us and book your free in-home consultation. We will help you incorporate these tips into your design scheme to create a cozy and inviting space.
