Home decor ideas

  Adding Valentine’s Day decor to your home doesn’t have to be complicated.  Just follow these 7 simple ways to decorate for Valentine’s Day.  It’s time to show the love!  ADD IN SOME RED Nothing says Valentine’s Day more than a few pretty pops of red and it doesn’t take much to make the red really pop against the white!  I used a couple of Love mugs, a felt LOVE banner, and a red heart plate {from the dollar section of Target last year}.  Just these few items really transformed the buffet into a pretty Valentine’s Day vignette USE VALENTINE’S DAY CHOCOLATE OR CANDIES Using seasonal chocolates or other candy is an inexpensive {and tasty!!} way to add some color to your Valentine’s Day decor.  Use wrapped chocolates or place candies in covered glass containers.  One of the good things about decorating with chocolate is that you don’t have to store it at the end of the season. Just a warning that it may need to be replenished frequently USE PRINTABL...

  What makes a romantic bedroom? 1. Let’s start with your bed. It needs to look as inviting as possible. Big plumped up pillows and crisp, freshly laundered sheets all beautifully made up, are key to making your bed look appealing. Try bold colours like a  black headboard  to add a sense of drama. Think 5-star hotel! 2. It’s also important to clear away any clutter. You want to make your bed the main feature and clutter will simply distract. If you’re inclined to use your bedroom as a ‘floordrobe’, now is the time for a serious tidy up. 3.Creating romantic lighting in your bedroom can make all the difference. Make sure that your overhead light is switched off –it can be unflattering as well as just too bright. Either use soft glow bedside lamps or groups of tea lights in pretty safe holders to create the mood. If they are lightly scented, so much the better. White is a much more romantic colour than red for lighting, which has been shown to cause stress rather than desire...

 Paint ideas for walls Make your home dreamy by painting your walls with these ideas Elegant Lines The headboard wall is the ideal accent wall of a bedroom. This modern bedroom highlighted the wall with a dark shade of peacock green amongst a predominantly white interior. Black thin lines are added to create a modern chic look. Vertical Divide Sleek, modern and creative. Easily upgrade your interiors with this three-tone vertical divide paintwork. The grey shades complement the modern minimalist room, while the perky yellow serves as the accent colour. Add yellow décor pieces to pick up the colour theme. Into the Woods With the right technique, painting a forest on your wall isn’t as hard as you would imagine. This green forest wall accent is easy to create. Start from the top background paint, then work your way down making tree silhouettes and adding more of the dark green paint as you go. Floral Doodle Express yourself and showcase your art on your wall! This amazing floral dood...

  1. Go for large-scale art An oversized painting or photograph will command attention and set the tone in a small space. Try a black-and-white photo in a minimalist space or add color with a vibrant abstract piece, as pictured above in  Taylor Rooks’s  Manhattan bedroom. (Check out our guide on to  where to buy art online  to source striking and affordable pieces.) 2. Curate a gallery wall Nothing adds personality and color quite like a  gallery wall . Display a collection of art or photographs, or add wall  hangings  and other ephemera. Opt for simple, cohesive frames or bring in an array of ornate variations to mix things up! Pro tip: Extend the gallery wall to the ceiling to create the illusion of a larger space. 3. Incorporate an accent wall In addition to displaying objects on the walls, think about decorating the walls themselves. Try out a bright and bold paint color to create an accent wall, or bring in pattern with  wallpaper , sten...