Accessories bring individuality and personality to your home. They have the power to convey your unique taste and style, create a stylish haven for family and guests, and create a unique ambience for anyone who steps inside.
Simple décor options like rugs, scatter cushions, mirrors, plants, and framed pictures can breathe new life into any room and transform it into a comfortable and relaxing environment without requiring a full renovation. You can stick to traditional or minimalist pieces, try a maximalist look, or combine many different styles to create a distinct and eclectic look.
Read on as we provide inspiration on how to decorate with home décor and accessories.
1. Choose the right lighting
The secret to creating interior spaces that shine is proper lighting. Statement table and floor lamps, ceiling lights and wall lights can set the mood, and adding lamps with dimmer switches to your lighting can help you to adjust the brightness of your lamps according to the time of the year, and the occasion.
Change your lighting up regularly with unique lampshades and pendant light fittings to give any room a quick makeover.
2. Use plants to add energy to any room
Plant-filled rooms are hugely trendy and they can successfully turn any space into a verdant and tranquil spot with minimal effort. Opt for indoor plants that are easy to care for, like cacti, succulents, fiddle leaf figs, or snake plants – or try some realistic artificial plants instead.
Group your indoor plants in clusters or arrange them throughout your rooms to bring a pop of colour to your décor, purify the air, and accessorise your home in an instant.
3. Use rugs to create warmth and depth
Choosing eye-catching rugs for your home can make any floor feel like a main focal point. Rugs can successfully soften the look of tiled or slate floors, add warmth to the room during the colder months, and add the illusion of depth to smaller spaces.
They’re great for family rooms too, as they can help to provide soft landing spaces for younger family members as they play.
4. Install statement wall hangings and art pieces
Paintings, pictures, art pieces and statement wall hangings create a polished look for your home while adding interest and visually breaking up large, solid spaces. They also infuse your interior spaces with individuality and help to convey your personality and make your home your own.
Once you’ve found a collection of art and wall hangings that match your interests and personal style, move them around to see where they look the best.
5. Invest in statement scatter cushions
No lounge suite is complete without a few statement scatter cushions to complete their look and provide extra cosiness.
You can opt for scatter cushions that match the fabric finish of your sofas and chairs or choose scatters in a bold contrasting colour to add a pop of vividness to your living spaces.
6. Expand the look of interiors with mirrors
Strategically placed mirrors can do so much more than provide reflective surfaces in which to check your outfit before you leave the house. They can create the illusion of space in smaller rooms and help to bring more brightness into darker rooms.
Choosing uniquely styled mirrors to accessorise your home can add visual interest to your décor and add a finishing touch to any space.
7. Opt for candles for soft, natural lighting
Few things are more romantic and relaxing than sitting back after a long day in a gently candle-lit room. Candles bring soft, warm light to any environment, and can serve as statement accessories when placed in the right areas.
Pair your candles with some eye-catching candle sticks and an aroma diffuser to leave your home looking and smelling luxurious!
Make your home your own
Learning how to accessorise your home couldn’t be simpler thanks to Fishpools’ wide range of premium home accessories. From lighting options, sophisticated rugs and scatter cushions, and statement pictures to mirrors, candles and more, our collection of home décor contains everything you need to decorate with accessories and make the most of any space.
Browse our range online and design a curated living space that’s perfectly in line with your personality and tastes.