Decorating the interior of your new or renovated home can be a tricky process. Does this match the color scheme? Is it worth the price? Will the kids attempt to eat it? These days there are so many products on the market that it’s difficult to choose a certain amount of them, especially considering how much they cost.
At the end of the day, the vast majority of these interior design pieces are probably a waste of money – a novelty that’ll make you happy for a few weeks before becoming another dust collector. The idea is to buy items that’ll last. Pieces that will grow with your home and always look good.
With this in mind, here are five items that are universally guaranteed to work in your home.
Pot Plants
Elaborating on the above-mentioned point of the item growing with your home, pot plants are exactly that. Whether it’s a fancy bonsai tree, a maintenance-free succulent or a simple fern, you have a lot of options here. Not to mention a bunch of cool pots to stick them into.
Plants not only come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and textures, but also work really well color-wise, especially if you’re going for more modern, neutral tones. Of course, certain plants can be a hassle to maintain, so here are the easiest indoor plants to keep alive.
Pillows
Very few household items are as effective at accentuating and providing a homely feel as pillows. White couch? Stick some red pillows onto it and put a painting of a rose on the wall. Viola, a modern art museum. Okay, not really, but you get the idea. Try to refrain from weird patterns and textures. Unless you like the whole gypsy style. Pillows should have soft edges, plush textures and clean colors.
Rugs
A good rug not only adds color and texture, but also a lot of warmth into any home. They’re especially effective on colder flooring such as tiles, where their presence is rather welcome by your feet, as well as kids. Be sure to shop for rugs in person, as online listings won’t always provide the most accurate representations when it comes to size, texture and tone.
Artwork
Alright, so everyone knows to put up some art, family photos or whatever else tickles your fancy onto the walls. But a lot of the time it just ends up being a bit messy. The trick here is to get one focal piece that draws all the attention. Perhaps it’s a uniquely drawn map of your city, or a poster for your favorite movie. Either way, a good conversation piece is always welcome.
Chairs
Whether it’s the kitchen, dining room or entertainment area, chances are there are some chairs involved. Don’t opt for grandma’s antique wooden bone-breakers if you can get something a little more modern and comfortable. A good chair needs personality as well – something a luminous green beanbag does NOT have.
Once you’ve got the basics, it all comes down to implementing it right. Don’t forget to add your own personal touches wherever you see fit as well. After all, it’s your home.