10 Fantastic Ideas for Decorating Your Home

 

Decorating your home can be incredibly fun and rewarding, but it can also take up a lot of time. Thankfully, there are lots of ways to speed up the process and still enjoy the end result. Check out these 10 fantastic ideas for decorating your home to help you create an amazing space in no time!

 

1) Curate

When decorating your home, it can be difficult to know where to start. A popular way to help make that choice is to choose a theme and then select pieces of furniture, artwork, and decorations that reflect that theme. To add a personal touch and make your decorations last longer than just one season, you can take advantage of upcycling by repurposing old items or thrift store finds into something new. Here are 10 fantastic ideas for decorating your home with repurposed items.

 

2) DIY

Everyone loves to decorate their home, but it can be a costly undertaking. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy and budget-friendly ways to bring more style into your life. Simply pick one from each category below and you’ll be on your way to an overhaul—without breaking a sweat. From DIY furniture fixes and curtain replacements to lighting updates and paint color changes, these 10 ideas will not only help you breathe new life into your space, but they’ll also leave you with newfound skills (and savings) in your pocket. Happy decorating!

 

3) Keep It Natural

The most natural look for a home is one that doesn’t feel forced or staged. If you like something enough to buy it, why wouldn’t you want to display it? Of course, there are some times when showcasing your purchases isn’t desirable (storage, pet messes, and allergies), but if possible, make your purchases count by displaying them prominently. For example, get some nice frames and hang those family photos on your walls or a photo album in an easy-to-access place. Try a shelf or two instead of cabinets in your kitchen if they don’t work with existing cabinetry.

 

4) Go Urban

Take advantage of decor ideas unique to city living, like using wall space as an accent (try putting shelves and pictures) or using floor lamps instead of table lamps. And don’t forget about art: poster-sized works on your walls can also make a room feel bigger and more spacious. Go to the lead and treat physically with something new. After all, you’re worth it! Remember, there’s no wrong way to decorate—you want your home to reflect you, so it's all good. Oh yeah, but remember: there are no rules! Put away your DIY tape measure—the decor is where you get a little wild.

 

5) Repurpose Objects

As you decorate your home, look for ways to repurpose items from around your house or that are otherwise being thrown away. Remember: even if you don’t have a specific use in mind, repurposing items makes it easier to take advantage of opportunities as they arise. To repurpose an item, turn it into something else or find an alternative way to use it. For example, wine corks can be used as magnets, or coffee mugs can become vases or candle holders. Whether you’re looking at a few items or every single one in your home, there are plenty of clever and creative ideas out there that will help make your house feel more like home.

 

6) Go For Color

One of the easiest and cheapest ways to decorate your home is by adding color. Invest in some quality paint and make sure you pick colors that have a high saturation level—this will ensure their true to life and that they last. Dark colors are popular choices, but consider brightening up a room with light green or yellow; it could be just what your space needs.

 

7) Use Ornamentation

To make your home appear more luxurious, there are many simple ways you can add ornamentation. Take a look at small details that have an impact, like light fixtures and door handles. Replace old fixtures with modern counterparts and buy new decorative hardware. Not only will they enhance your current décor, but they’ll increase your home’s value as well.

 

8) Create Display Cases

Display cases create an eye-catching centerpiece without requiring a lot of extra decoration. Often made of simple materials like wood, plastic, or glass, display cases make an excellent way to show off prized possessions or special mementos from your travels. You can either build one yourself (with help from a professional carpenter) or purchase one new—but if you’re in a time crunch and looking for some last-minute decoration ideas, try picking up a used display case at a nearby antique shop or thrift store.

 

9) Think Outside the Box

Some of our most memorable home decorations have been simple DIY projects, such as lamps made from repurposed items. If you’re searching for decoration ideas, think outside of your comfort zone and try to incorporate something different or unusual into your decor. It can be a lot more challenging than you might expect to make a shabby chic lampshade out of something like an old wine bottle, but the end result will be much more interesting and dynamic than if you went with just flowers or fruit like many people do! Of course, if you prefer straightforward solutions that are cool too — just don’t get stuck in a rut.

 

10) Capture the Vibe

It may seem obvious, but to capture a certain atmosphere or vibe when decorating your home, take note of where you spend most of your time. If you spend much of your free time on one particular side of your house, it might be worthwhile to put extra effort into making that area look great. Maybe that means repainting walls or hanging up new curtains. Or perhaps all you need to do is move around some furniture and rearrange things until they feel right. This is especially important if your favorite place happens to be in an area prone to clutter or disorganization. Having a clean and tidy space can help make even an unspectacular room seem amazing because at least it will be aesthetically pleasing to look at!