Update Your Home with These 5 Simple Decorating Tips

2013 said goodbye to the days of decorating your home in one specific style and welcomed a new trend of mixing designs to create a more unique and personalized look. Ridding your house or a single room of a unified style allows you to explore the numerous decorating options that pop up each year. Using a Mixture of the decorating trends 2013 has brought us, can help you create a space that embodies a fresh and exciting style.

Gold

You may be hesitant to use this distinguished metallic in your home, and if that is the case, try placing a few small gold objects throughout your house to see if it matches your taste. On the other hand, if you love the idea of bringing touches of gold into your design, consider purchasing furniture that incorporates the metallic material. Gold’s versatile nature makes it easy to fit in with almost any color scheme, and it will definitely add elegance to a room.

Natural décor 

Including natural décor into rooms that have a contemporary appearance is a great way to throw a bit of contrast and warmth into a space. Oak furniture, lamps made of natural materials, and woven baskets are a few ways you can bring this look into your home. Remember, less can be more, and overusing any design trend can cause it to overwhelm a room instead of complementing it.

Emerald Green

2013 is the year of emerald green. Placing objects, such as, lamps, pillows, or vases in your home that showcase the color is an excellent way to see if the trend works for you. If you find yourself in love with the idea of emerald green, consider using it for an accent wall.

Vintage furniture

While using vintage furnishings in your home is not a new trend, it is one that is still alive and kicking this year. Incorporating vintage looking dressers with modern furniture is an excellent way to continue on the mixed style path. If you purchase your vintage furniture used, an easy way to spruce it up is by adding a few coats of paint. Consider replacing any knobs or hinges on it with gold or brass hardware for a simple way to bring the metallic trend  into your style. 

Repurposed wood

This trend is also one that has been around, but continues to grow in popularity. Reclaimed wood or synthetic wood made to appear repurposed paired with metal brings a touch of character to a room. Purchasing wooden accessories or art is also another popular design choice in 2013.

If you are looking to freshen up your home’s decorating style, please contact us to view our collection of beautiful home furnishings.