Home Décor 101

Does your house need a facelift? Are you tired of seeing the same things day in and day out? You have two options: you can renovate your home or update your home décor. Well, between the two, updating your décor is the most money-saving option. The small details that you put in your home can do a lot to change the look of your home.

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Assess your style

This is the vital first step that you must take. If you know the style that you want to create for your home, you can pick the décor pieces that suit the style. This allows you to pare down your options and make the selection process faster. Here are the common styles of décor:
• Contemporary – this is the style that shows off your modern style. As such, it is the style with splashes of color in accessories and furniture.
• Cottage – this style is the more laidback one. It features white washed wood, light colors and other elements of nature.
• Eclectic – this style is the one that is cutting-edge. It is a mixture of different styles, so you can put together different patterns, colors and accessories.
• French Country – this is the style that is formal. You can see iron, lace, toile in hues of blue, red and black.
• Traditional – the traditional style uses furniture and accessories that blend with the color motif of the room.

Assess your space

After deciding which of the style you want to create, you have to consider the space that you want to give a facelift.
• Select a focal point. This is the part of the room that will serve as the center. This means you have to select the part that can have the greatest impact – an area rug, an artwork or your fireplace.
• Pick a theme. Think about your focal point. Find out any outstanding feature (color, place of origin, feel) it may possess. You can base your theme from that outstanding feature.
• Get rid of clutter. Before you can put in new décor to the place you want to update, you have to get rid of things that are just cluttering up your room. 

The buying process
After assessing your space, you can then go about the business of selecting the pieces of décor to add to your room.
• Choose interesting accessories. The accessories you pick can enhance the beauty of your room or give it some charm. Thus, you can put in tiny trinkets, decorative rocks or glassware. Just be sure not to overdo it as you will create a crowded or cluttered look.
• Bring in flowers or potted plants. Colorful flowers and verdant greens give any room a vibrant feeling. Or if you want, you can also put in silk flowers to blend with your main color scheme.
• Put in wall décor. Based on the style you want, you can purchase artwork that you can display on your walls. Other options for wall décor are mirrors and sculptures.

To sum up
Looking for fantastic décor pieces for your home takes time. However, you don’t have to be stressed while doing so. Just have a clear picture of the result that you want for your room. When you have that in mind, you will have a guide in selecting the décor pieces that suit the style you want.