Your home's interior design is a reflection of you and your family. You want it to tell people who you are. Of course, you also want it to look good. And if it pops, that's even better. However, if you're not an interior designer, it can be difficult to create a design scheme that pops and looks attractively cohesive. Instead of blindly trying to figure out what to do, consider these details and accents that can make your home's interior design pop.
Create an Accent Wall
One of the easiest ways to make your home's interior design pop is to create an accent wall. There are so many varieties of accent walls that you have limitless options. You can paint it a bold color or with chalkboard paint. You can showcase a single brick wall or cover it with shiplap. A bold color or texture adds a lot of feeling to a room. You can also use one wall for lots of artwork or personal photos to add personality. With a little bit of thought, your accent wall will stand out from the rest of the place with ease.
Use Functional Items as Decor
When you think about interior design and decorating your home, you might often think the decor needs to be pretty stuff that remains in place. Here's a different thought, though: turn functional items into decor.
For example, many dinnerware sets are as beautiful as they are functional these days. Display your dinnerware sets on floating shelves or behind glass-fronted cabinet doors when they’re not in use. This way, they can serve as both dinnerware and decor. This strategy can also apply to things like bathroom towels, clothes hampers, storage bins, and baskets, depending on what area of the house you’re redecorating.
Make Bright Furniture a Focal Point
Like an accent wall, a piece of furniture can function as a stand-out piece of decor. A bright pink or yellow sofa in an otherwise white room can really pop. Even if there's more color in the room, large pieces of furniture like sofas, futons, and oversized chairs can grab attention in any room. Try a sofa in a bright color and a couple of smaller end tables or coffee tables in a complementary pastel color for greater effect.
Combine Themes With the 70/30 Rule
Can't decide between two different styles? Maybe you like one and your spouse or roommate likes another? Try the 70/30 rule to give the space some character and avoid an argument. Decorate the room 70% in one style, with the remaining 30% in a totally different style. Decorate a room in a contemporary style with a few traditional pieces for spice, for example. This serves as both an accent and a better expression of the personalities in your home.
You don't need to be a pro to make your home's interior design look like it was done by an interior decorator. You just need a few little details to make your design pop. Give these a try and see what you think.
