There is something about a pretty room. Take, for instance, the ones on television. Australians love a good makeover. It need not necessarily be expensive. Just by focussing on smart hacks and some organising tips, one can make any room look welcoming. Wood heaters can conveniently warm an entire room while making it look regal at the same time. Mirrors can make a room seem larger.
Several easy fixes like these can transform a home from being boring to breathtaking. A pop of colour, some textural additions, and a little bit of personality can make a whole lot of difference to a room.
Here are a few intriguing ideas to transform a room sans much effort.
1. Prioritise Colour
Although many like white-washed or neutral-coloured rooms, there is something about adding colours that can make a room look like it is out of a magazine cover. Add colour by:
- Accessorising the room – paintings, trinkets, urns, and cabinets.
- Changing up the wall colour
- Adding accent walls with bold colours and texture.
- Colourful Curtains that contrast with the room
- Sheets or Bedspreads with colourful patterns and prints.
- In the case of bathrooms, one can experiment with colours for shower curtains and floor tiles.
2. More Mirrors
If one wants to make their rooms appear larger, wait before the contractor is called-in for repairs. Adding mirrors might do the trick. Accessorising a room with antique large mirrors is a simple, beautiful tip to make a room appear larger and open.
- Place a large mirror directly across/ diagonal from a large window. It will reflect the light and add volume to a room. This addition works even if it is in artificial light.
- A quirky tip is to add mirrors that incorporate artistic elements. For example, a framed mirror with elaborate craftsmanship will be aesthetically pleasing and serve a practical purpose.
3. Go Green
One of the fastest-growing trends in interior design is adding natural elements. Due to the significance of eco-friendly strategies emphasising greenery is becoming popular by the day. Not just people with green fingers but anyone can enjoy plant life indoors. Australia is a land that loves living in harmony with nature, so bringing more of it indoors will spark joy to all those living in the house. The ways to include some green are innumerable, and they help in many ways:
- If one prefers flowers, arrange them in a vase and place them at random places over the house for a tad of freshness.
- There are fragrant plants that help calm the nerves. Eucalyptus, lavender, and other such plants reduce stress.
- Wall-hanging plants are the newest trend in green interiors. They can transform any wall to look like a green solace of peace.
4. Focus on the Fireplace
A fireplace need not be just an essential commodity. Wood heaters are economical, compact, and look stylish. By adding this to living rooms and bedrooms, one can add character. These heaters give out clean air, and they have no negative environmental impact. One can also place it within a built-in fireplace. One can decorate the mantel and wall surrounding the fireplace by experimenting with colours and textures.
People have been romanticising fireplaces in literature and movies since time immemorial. Sipping some wine by the fireplace as one reads a book is probably the dream of every homeowner. This dream can become a reality with wood heaters as most modern homes do not have a built-in fireplace. Freestanding wood heaters can be kept in any room.
Creativity is the mother of an attractive-looking room. So do not hold back while trying new ideas. A change of outlook always means well.
