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These Decorating Tips Will Take Your Home to the Next Level

Elle Decor

September 12, 2019 at 3:59 AM

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Create a Bold Gallery

Use Color on the Floor

Go Bold in Small Spaces

Experiment with Patterns

Use Color in Hallways

Display Collectibles on a Table

Group Antiques By Color

Mix Your Time Periods

Try Floor-to-Ceiling Shelving

Look at the Bigger Picture

Embrace the Fear of Commitment

Use Your Walls as a Canvas

Anchor Your Room With a Classic

Create Moody Contrast with Color

Add Playfulness with Repurposed Items

Use Fabrics Beyond Soft Furnishings

Balance New and Old

Mix Metals for Added Warmth

Don't Underestimate The Power Of High-Low Design

Invite Nature Indoors

Layer Decor Over The Years

Combine Your Favorite Design Styles

Play With Texture

Create A "Bouquet" Of Colors

Installing Shiplap? Go Horizontal (Usually)

Don't Sacrifice Comfort

Always Shop For A Rug In Person

Let A Locale Inspire Your Space

Never Settle On One "Look"

Use Curtains As A Backdrop For Art

Upholster Antique Furniture With Modern Fabric

Choose One Piece Of Artwork To Anchor The Room

Add Faux Fur

Ship Smarter

Buy Two Great Pieces A Year

Do Your Homework

Invest Where It Matters

Use Furniture To Section Off Your Space

Shop Around

Scale To Your Sofa

Bring Outdoor Fabric In

Practice Before You Paint

Go Dark In Dim Places

Let The Light Be Your Guide

Add Fruit

Think Outside Of The Box

Embrace Custom Furniture

Use Ladders As Storage

Kick Up Classics

Keep Bedroom Fabrics Simple

Pair Wood With White

Your Chairs Don't Have To Match

Center Your Furniture On A Rug

Create An Inviting Entryway With Mirrors

Paint Your Closets

Fill Your Fireplace

Make A Room Look Bigger With White Furniture

Maximize Daylight With Mirrors

Edit, Edit, Edit

Remember The Rule Of Threes

Change Your Coffee Table Decor Regularly

Color Coordinate

Mix And Match China

Choose Neutral Upholstery

Don't Forget About The Ceiling

Don't Follow Trends

Layer Up

Dim The Lights

Add Greenery

Hang Curtains High

Keep Curtains Simple

Remember That Newer Isn't Always Better

Expand A Room With Rugs

Start Collecting Now

Spill-Proof Your Space

Mix Textures

Find Balance

Opt For Carpet Over Wood

Forget The Formal Grid

Bring Lighting Outside

These Decorating Tips Will Take Your Home to the Next Level

While designing your home is exciting, the process can also be overwhelming. Trying to achieve the right balance of form and function has its challenges. Regardless of your style, the big picture and small details are equally important. From choosing the right furniture to finding the perfect color palette, here are 82 designer-approved home decor ideas to inspire you to create your dream home.

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