If your home furnishings are getting boring, there are some easy ways you can breathe new life into your interior spaces without blasting a hole in your budget. Changing one small thing can make a big difference. Your decor should do all the functional stuff you expect and also offer something unexpected to wow you — and your guests. If your rooms are a big yawn, it’s time to brighten them up. These five simple updates will feather your nest courtesy of some creative chutzpah instead of cold hard cash.
Jolie Euro shams
A few decorative pillows can be an instant room enhancer if you’re looking for a quick way to inject colour into your otherwise boring bedroom. Arrange a few of these brightly coloured shams with some bold solids to complement the orange, teal and green in the quilted pattern.
Marimekko bed linens
Adding colour to your bedroom is as easy as changing your sheets – and it’s inexpensive, too. This brilliant ruby red duvet cover, inspired by Slavic folk art, is definitely bold without being too bright, perfect if you’re usually shy about using colour in your home decor.
Vinyl wall decals
Inject some personality into your bedroom with stylish vinyl wall art decals. These pretty prints in an eye-catching flower pattern are easy to install and come in a variety of bold colours to brighten up your bedroom.
Dragonfly sheers
Add instant personality to your bedroom with these airy sheers in a gorgeous gold tone. These delicate window coverings will let in just the right amount of light as they brighten your bedroom.
Cooled globes lamp
Add a splash of colour and style to your bedroom with this beautifully sculptured lamp. Made of glass and iron, the stacked glass spheres illuminate with a soft light, ideal for curling up with a good book.
C-I-L lime twist paint
A cheerful lime green wall is the perfect backdrop to luscious, dark furniture and accessories in this Asian-inspired room. A fresh coat of paint in a cheerful colour is an easy way to brighten up your bedroom.
Crewel work decorative pillows
Throw a few of these decorative crewel pillows on your bed and you’ve instantly brightened up your room. They are handcrafted in a variety of intricate designs and colours to update and refresh your bedroom.
