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5 Fresh Décor Tricks

Complement with cushions
Turn your home’s aesthetic appeal up a notch by incorporating pillows in all shapes, patterns and sizes into the layout.  Not only do they add warmth and comfort, but the mix of colour and design also shakes up almost any room or outdoor setting.

Rugging a riot
Just as cushions have the ability to liven up a room, so do carpets and rugs at a fraction of the price of other decorative accessories. Play around with textures and have fun by varying the way you angle and position them.

Stencilled walls
We all know that art is beautiful. We all also know that art is expensive.
Instead of forking out thousands on framework and paintings, why not invest in a stencil and hone some of your own creative flair?

Use your identity
The quickest, easiest and most cost-efficient way to express your individuality is to highlight your personal belongings by using them, quite simply, as ornamental ‘pieces’ in and around your home.

Think your favourite vintage hat, maybe used as a lampshade; your prized and treasured necklace, framed in a glass casing; that gorgeous jewellery box, strategically placed for everyone to see… It’s the little touches, after all, that say so much!

Mix ‘n match
DO. NOT. BE. AFRAID. OF. GOING. BOS! Lose that unimaginative, old-school idea of décor. Rather than being all matchy-matchy, pair different items and colours together. As long as you don’t clutter the space, it will add interest and lighten the mood of a room – done tastefully, you’ll create a whole new ambience.

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