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Home > Decorating Tips > 5 Interior Design Tricks to Refresh the Look and Feel of Your Space

5 Interior Design Tricks to Refresh the Look and Feel of Your Space

March 29, 2014 By Stephanie

Are you bored by your room’s design? Then it might be time to give your space an update. It’s normal to crave change after you’ve grown accustomed to a room’s appearance, and the good news is that you can easily refresh your space with these five interior design tricks:

1. Paint an accent wall

When you’ve got a room that is starting to look drab, a pop of color provided by an accent wall is an easy project. All you have to do is pick the wall you want to feature and the right color for your space. Don’t be afraid to go bold and paint your wall a bright color. Since only one wall will be painted, a dramatic color won’t seem too drastic or overwhelming like it would on all four walls.

purple accent wall room

Lovely girl’s room with purple accent wall to contrast the neutral colors for the rest of the room

2. Rearrange your furniture

Looking for an inexpensive solution to your problem? Then simply rearrange your furniture! This useful trick will transform your space and it won’t even cost you a penny. When creating your new setup, be sure to consider the functionality of your space, not just how you want it to look. Otherwise you might end up having to put everything back in its original place.

living room layout with accent wall

Soothing living room layout with blue accent wall for pop of color

3. Swap out decorative accessories

Swapping out decorative accessories is a great way to change up the look of a room – especially when it’s a new season. For example, if you had a thick curtain covering your window this past winter, consider switching it out for a lighter material. Look for pillows that feature different colors and patterns from those you’ve used in the past. If you’ve never had an area rug in the room, try adding one now. Decorative accessories may be small, but they can have a big impact on the overall appearance of a room.

decor accessories on sofa

Try adding a variety of decor pillows and changing them out through the year

4. Add a new piece of furniture

Is there a chair or table that you’ve wanted to replace for a while now? A new piece of furniture can satisfy your desire for change and boost the overall look of your space. It’s time to stop considering whether you should get a new sofa and just do it already!

new sofa furniture design

Transitional living room layout in warm earth tone colors

5. Install a dimmer

A dimmer allows you to change a room’s ambience in an instant. While you might like a room to be bright and sunny during the day, a dimmer allows you to soften the light during the evening when you prefer to relax.

Are your ready to give your room a new look? These five interior design tricks will help satisfy your desire for change so you can feel happy in your space.

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