A little color, a little texture, and a bit of personality can make a world of difference in your home.
Here are some of TheSpruce favorite ideas to transform a space without a lot of hassle.
Focus on color
There's something about a splash of bold color that makes a room feel like it's right out of magazine spread.
Use Mirrors
If you want to make your home look bigger, there's no need to call a contractor. Decorating with mirrors is an easy, beautiful way to make any room feel larger, lighter, and more open. Place a large mirror either directly across or diagonal from your window so that it can reflect the light (both natural and artificial, if you're low on windows) and allow the room to look larger.
Add accessories to every room
One of the easiest ways to add beauty to your home is to experiment with accessories and design-forward objects.. When decorating with accessories, consider filling empty space in purposeful ways—pick objects you love and that bring you joy.
Sprinkle in some greenery
Fill the empty nooks and crannies in your home with indoor trees, seasonal bouquets or some wallet-friendly greenery to give every room a designer's touch.
African Violet
If small pot plants with petite purple blossoms make your heart happy, then add an African Violet to your home immediately. It thrives well in moderate to bright indirect indoor light and, if cared for properly, it can bloom almost all year round.
Barberton Daisy
Named after the Mpumalanga town where it grows in abundance, this little plant – as an indoor plant – can bloom any time of the year. It’s also loves direct sunlight, so find a space on a bright window sill for it.
Areca Lutescens
This gorgeous tropical-looking palm tree is often referred to as a ‘Bamboo Palm’ for it’s reed-like stems. It flourishes in warm areas with direct sunlight. Plus, it can also transpire one litre water per 24 hours, making it an effective humidifier!
Ficus Lyrata
Also known as the Fiddle Leaf Fig, the Ficus Lyrata is well loved for its large, oval semi-lobbed leaves. It can grow into a big tree, although being a slow-growing plant, it can take up to 15 years to reach maturity. It enjoys a brightly lit spot with no direct sunlight.
Yellow Clivia
The gorgeous yellow blooms from this plant certainly bring a little bit of sunshine right into your home! It’s also one of those plants that grow best in shade and/or no direct sunlight and is drought-resistant.
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