55 Simple Home Decoration Ideas That Will Transform Your Space Immediately

If your property requires a redesign but you have a limited budget and even less time, you’ve come to the correct place. We came up with over 55 Simple home decoration ideas to get you began. With something as simple as an accent wall, a colourful light bulb, or a new decorative pillow, you can make an entire room feel new, on-trend, yet timeless, and sophisticated. The highlight? Each of these decorating ideas can be completed in a single day, although the results will appear to have taken much longer.

FIND ANOTHER SPOT FOR FLOWERS

If you maintain a vase of flowers in your kitchen or living room on a regular basis, spread your passion of fresh flowers throughout your home. It is the ideal opportunity to purchase a new container for your bedroom or bathroom. In this New York apartment designed by Katie Ridder, a vase in the shape of a globe lends a pleasant touch of bubbles. Or, if genuine flowers require too much maintenance, opt for artificial alternatives.

2. SWAP OUT ART

Whether you have a few small frames, as in this bedroom designed by Jae Joo, or medium-sized frames on a gallery wall, you can easily replace them with new pieces. You can rip our pages from a coffee table book or visit a flea market to find new works.

3. ADD A MIRROR

Place a large mirror above your mantel, as HGTV star Alison Victoria did in her Atlanta apartment, or designate another vacant wall in your foyer, entryway, or bedroom. It will not only appear nice, but also make the room feel larger and brighter.

4. REFRESH COFFEE TABLE BOOKS

Add a new coffee table book to your collection if you simply cannot resist an excellent one. Or, if you keep them in different areas of your home, simply rearrange the piles to achieve a new appearance. In this living room designed by Barrie Benson, the four stacks could be readily rearranged and rearranged using only the volumes on the table.

5. ATTACH DECOR TO A SHELVING UNIT

No more space on your walls for artwork? No problem. On a shelving unit, you can display anything from paintings and sconces to plants and bookmarks. Here is a tutorial on how to hang artwork on bookshelves, complete with advice from designer Marissa Bero, who has successfully executed this move in numerous private libraries, including the one pictured here.

6. SET UP A COZY READING SPOT

No specific reading area? No problem. If your home lacks spare space for a reading corner, design your formal living room to double as a comfortable retreat. Here, Heidi Caillier selected furniture with fabrics and forms that are both sophisticated and homely, making it ideal for entertaining guests or unwinding alone.

7. DON’T BE AFRAID OF BLACK PAINT

This bedroom’s gentle black paint colour makes it feel special and intimate in ways that would be impossible to accomplish with a lighter hue (this specific shade is Farrow & Ball Railings). The eclectic furniture also complements the darkness well, creating a more lived-in and cosy atmosphere.

8. STYLE AN EMPTY FIREPLACE

Reconsider the way you decorate a vacant fireplace. In this environment with an abundance of textures, interior designer Leanne Ford transformed an unused fireplace into a small gallery to display porcelain and artwork.

9. TREAT YOUR WINDOWS

The proper window coverings can make all the difference. We’re particularly fond of Roman drapes with a whimsical pattern. “Using small patterns together can be simpler on the eye,” says interior decorator Kristin Panitch, who designed this ethereal pink cloud bedroom.

10. RE-STYLE A BOOKSHELF

From the darkly stained wood to the contemporary side chair and clean-lined ladder, this home library designed by Fiona Lynch is a stunning example of contemporary design. You could line the wall with books, or you could add decorative accents and accoutrements such as vases and statuary to break up the monotony. Alternatively, color-code your volumes. Not only will it feel more cohesive, but if you have a large number of vibrant colours, they will stand out even more.

11. ESTABLISH S BREAKFAST NOOK

What about a breakfast with a view? We’re in. This item is country-chic with a hint of rusticity but is still refined. It also demonstrates that an actual built-in alcove is unnecessary to achieve the desired atmosphere.

12. SPRUCE UP YOUR ENTRYWAY

Introduce a small console table if you don’t have a stately foyer or if your foyer is in need of some TLC. For a formal yet contemporary aesthetic, choose a traditional table and place abstract modern art above it. Then, rest a few portraits against the wall to create a casual gallery wall.

13. JUST ADD SHEEPSKIN

If any area of your home feels austere, sheepskin throws are the most convenient remedy. In addition to bringing warmth, texture, and comfort to your space, they are incredibly affordable and simple to relocate as your needs and moods change.

14. SWAP OUT YOUR THROW PILLOWS

Scatter pillows are the most convenient method to revitalise a bedroom or living room. Introducing a new hue, pattern, or form with decorative pillows can revitalise an entire room.

15. BRING A STOOL INTO THE BATHROOM

Place a perch alongside the bathtub. Not only will the additional surface area aid in organisation, but it’s also a fantastic method to elevate the ambiance of the entire room.

16. GIVE YOUR POWDER ROOM SOME AFFECTION

When a room is extremely small, it’s easy to neglect it, particularly because there isn’t enough space for decoration. However, it is possible and certainly worthwhile to show these spaces some affection. Consider this utility room as an example. With light blush pink walls and a gallery of eclectic artwork surrounding it, the tiny room delivers a powerful punch.

17. INSTALL A CANOPY

Add a canopy to your bedroom to transform it into a palace suitable for royalty. This white gauze fabric drapes so gorgeously and gives the minimalist bedroom an ethereal appearance.

18. SWAP ACCENTS SEASONALLY

Plaid? For the winter? Not even close to revolutionary, but we’re still interested. Alternating seasonal elements will also get you eager for what’s to come.

19. GET INSPIRED BY NATURE

This space is replete with texture, which adds dimension and tenderness. Even though it adheres to a limited colour pallet, there is a great deal of personality. To create a similarly welcoming and grounded environment, draw inspiration from nature. Consider materials such as seagrass, rattan, jute, wood, burnished concrete, and marble.

20. REUPHOLSTER YOUR FURINTURE

Reupholstering your furniture will instantly revitalise an entire room. And if you appreciate eclectic design, take notes from this exquisite living room. The tenderness of the blush pink chairs unexpectedly complements the angular mirror, vibrant orange artwork, marble fireplace, rustic stool, and geometric vases in this room.

21. SIMPLY TIDY UP

Adding a few items that facilitate organisation can make a significant difference. This is probably not what you want to hear, as tidying is not a pleasant task. Consider installing coat pegs or acquiring a stylish coat rack for the entryway. Then, position a small collapsible chair underneath it for use when removing footwear. This will prevent the previously inevitable and detested garment pileups.

22. COLOR-BLOCK YOUR WALL

Create a graphic statement with color-blocked walls. Paint half of it a vibrant hue, or choose two neutral hues. Here, a quarter of the surface is black while the remainder is a lovely shade of steel grey, producing an understated yet distinctive statement.

23. TOUCH UP THE WALLS

Give the bathroom’s surfaces a new coat of white paint to revitalise it. If that sounds too time-consuming, use a magic eraser to clean up smudges. As seen in this bathroom designed by Alexander M. Reid, it is vibrant, invigorating, and the ideal blank backdrop for an entertaining gallery.

24. APPLY ACCENT WALLPAPER

You don’t need to wallpaper the entire room; just choose one accent wall. It is quick, simple, and has a significant impact.

25. LAYER RUGS AND PATTERNS

This eclectic residence designed by Sean Scherer is filled with antiques, whimsical fabrics, and daring décor. It is also a composition masterclass. Why use only one rug when three are available? To add visual interest to a floor, layer rugs of varying colours, patterns, and textures.

26. RETHINK YOUR GALLERY WALL

If the walls of a hallway feel worn or uninspiring, add a gallery wall to revitalise them. Bring in vintage frames or visit a salvage shop or flea market, and arrange a multitude of hand mirrors into a gallery wall.

27. INTRODUCE A NEW THROW BLANKET

The placement of a colourful throw blanket at the foot of the bed or draped over the settee is a simple yet transformative design technique. It is also a wonderful method to try out different colours and patterns before committing to them.

28. OPT FOR STATEMENT ART

Make a plain wall more interesting with oversized artwork. To truly make a statement, choose large-scale photography or something abstract and vibrant.

29. INSTALL NEW LIGHTING

A light fixture is the only item that can single-handedly complete a room. To illustrate: This pendant light in brass It feels much more refined and sophisticated than a table lamp and contrasts with the bedroom’s more conventional elements.

30. PAINT YOUR FLOORS

Can you image what this bathroom looked like before the blue floor was installed? The swift alteration places the tank in the spotlight. We would want to bathe there all day.

31. PUT A BOLD FLOOR LAMP IN THE CORNER

Due to the contemporary leather settee and graphic rug, this nook is already sleek, fashionable, and incredibly attractive. This floor-to-ceiling fixture, however, is an architectural marvel that adds that extra wow factor. Consider a floor lamp that functions as art to achieve a similar aesthetic.

32. INTRODUCE CONTRAST

Replace one item in an otherwise traditional room with something ultra-modern, such as this geometric coffee table and abstractly painted floor, to create an intriguing contrast.

33. ADD A BENCH AT THE END OF YOUR BED

There is no need for a footboard. A bench can perform the same function. It will function as a bed anchor, a place to rest and put on shoes, and storage for additional pillows and blankets.

34. REARRANGE YOUR FURNITURE

Who said anything about symmetry? Your chairs and lounges do not need to be aligned; you don’t even need chairs. Place your side table in the corner between two sofas, and if you don’t have enough armchairs for a traditional living room arrangement, simply position floor cushions next to the coffee table.

35. GO MINIMALIST

Reduce your belongings drastically, and your room will appear entirely different. This serves as both a transformation and spring cleansing.

36. ADD A STATEMENT TABLECLOTH

A tablecloth with a vibrant, patterned design can instantaneously make a traditional space more eclectic. This one complements the blue decor.

37. PLAY WITH PROPORTION

This exquisite living room plays with shape and scale in a multitude of ways; each design element provides a universe of inspiration. For added visual impact and proportional intrigue, display a large mirror. Keep it simple and streamlined, choose a stylish shape or colour, or opt for an antique to keep it classic.

38. PUT YOUR COLLECTABLES ON DISPLAY

If you have been accumulating something for a long time and don’t know where to place your trinkets, install a floating shelf in the desired room and line them up. We adore the nostalgic feel that these vintage glass vessels bring to the bedroom.

39. SCREW IN A COLORFUL LIGHT BULB

For an unexpected (and simple) splash of colour, replace your standard light bulb with a vibrant one. It provides the same ambiance as a neon sign without taking up any wall space. Employ it in a foyer or entryway where space is limited and decorative moments are rare.

40. INTRODUCE FLORALS

A beautiful floral arrangement can transform an entire room. The sculptural vase, accompanying artwork, and one-of-a-kind rose gold faucet in this restroom are also nice touches.

41. ADD SEATING TO YOUR FLOOR

You could sit on your sofa or the cosiest floor pillows ever created. We will accept the latter option.

42. SWAP YOUR WINDOW SHADES

You’ve already tried fabric drapery and Roman shades, so replace your window coverings with an alternative texture, such as bamboo. We are in awe of this chaotic bathroom.

43. MIX IN METALLICS

Does anything make as much of a statement as something gold and shiny? Add a metallic light fixture, sculpture, or vase to your room for an instant enhancement.

44. UPDATE BEDDING SEASONALLY

Jonathan Scott, a home design expert and brand ambassador for Stearns & Foster, suggests having two sets of sheets and comforters so that you can switch them out according to the season. “In the winter, you want bedding that is warm and inviting, such as synthetic fur and thick comforters,” he says.

45. WALLPAPER A SMALL SPACE

The addition of wallpaper to a tiny room or wardrobe gives it a surprising edge. Use remnants to line cupboards, cabinets, and backsplashes, or do the entire room. You could also choose a ceiling with a bold design.

46. CREATE A STATEMENT WALL

Zim Loy, a designer, encountered Harkerware on eBay: “There’s so much of it, and it’s so inexpensive!” She began accumulating them for her dining room, then covered an entire wall with them to create the effect of a large work of art. (Here’s how to install a plate wall in your home.)

47. MOVE FURNITURE AWAY FROM THE WALLS

Floating furniture away from the walls creates more intimate seating. That means all you have to do is shift your furnishings a few inches to totally transform the vibe in a room.

48. ADD COZY TEXTILES

Printed, vibrant textiles add so much character. And as if the colourful rug and sleek mounted lamps weren’t enough, this bedroom also has a pendant that will make you salivate. The fixture with a Moroccan design adds an eclectic touch and helps to anchor the space.

49. SHOW OFF AN ANTIQUE

The copper tub is the focal point of this bathroom, but it need not feel antiquated. A ladder and a stylish nomadic rug help to modernise the space.

50. RECOVER YOUR FURNITURE

What is the easiest method to change up your furniture game? Order a slipcover. It will be much faster than reupholstering an entire component.

51. DITCH YOUR COFFEE TABLE BASE

Remove the marble top from your coffee table and position it on the floor. It was updated with some books for a bohemian touch.

52. LAY DOWN A RUG

Boho? Region? Traditional? The rug you select can instantaneously transform the entire aesthetic of a space.

53. MIX AND MATCH CHAIRS

Replace your formal chairs (in this case, vibrant blue and green ones) with a few metal chairs with a rustic appearance. This makes the dining room atmosphere more relaxed.

54. HANG A COLORFUL CURTAIN

Instead of a door for the entrance entryway of this Pennsylvania farmhouse, designer Jeffrey Bilhuber opted for a drape. Against the royal blue wall colour, the vivid yellow fabric stands out and adds texture to the space.