When it comes to creating impactful interiors, sometimes all it takes is one or two accessories to upgrade any space in a home to lofty, new, designer-inspired heights. When you want to make a quick change to your décor, the easiest way to do this is to draw attention to a new item that not only puts a smile on your face, but gets guests talking or rushing to take a closer look.
From full-length floor mirrors to oversized plants to super-stylish armchairs, we take a look at nine accessories you can add to your home to up the style factor in an instant. Perfect for adding to almost any room in the home, these accessories are designed to draw attention and look as though your personal spaces have received the Midas touch from a top-level designer. All you need to decide is where to place these coveted items for optimum impact.
Mirror
Be bang on trend and up the comfort factor with a cosy style full size mirror in your home. Ideal for placing in the lounge, hallway, bedroom, at the top of some stairs or even in your bathroom, oversized, floor-standing mirrors are perfect for creating a larger looking space and can be dressed up with a plant or floor-standing lamp to set a stylish scene.
Sculpture
Bringing works of art into the home is a fantastic way to generate interest, while creating a chic interior that you’ll love. A large sculpture will add a whole new look to an abode, don’t be too worried about what’s fashionable, just choose something that you love the look of.
Armchair
Making a statement by sourcing a beautiful armchair is a sure-fire way to uplift any interior from drab to fab. Consider colour, pattern, material and style and ensure it complements your décor but adds something unique to it at the same time. Guests will be fighting over a spot in this coveted seat.
Rug
Updating a rug or adding one where there hasn’t been one before can change the look of a room in an instant. The choices are endless, from varying shapes, sizes, materials, patterns, colours and the like, you’ll never be short of ideas, the only issue will be deciding on your final option.
Lamp
Not only will a stylish lamp look great in your home, it has the ability to create a totally different atmosphere, too. Whether you opt for a table lamp or a floor-standing version, or a selection of illuminations to create a different ambience at different times, you’ll have plenty of choice when it comes to lighting up your space.
Plants
Indoor plants add life, colour and interest to your interiors, while also providing some health benefits, too. One large plant will look great in any room or a collection of plants on a shelf or windowsill will liven up any space. Just be mindful of the requirements of the individual plants you choose, light-loving plants will soon fade in the shade.
Books
Whether you’re a bookworm or not, having a selection of books on display will add interest to your interiors and created a talking point among guests, who will be keen to check out your tastes. Line bookshelves with your favourites and colour code your fiction for an aesthetic that’s easy on the eye. If you’re not really into reading, grab a few table books that talk of your interests and you’ll have something to hand when you fancy reading around your favourite subject.
Table
A super stylish and standout side table or coffee table can uplift any flailing interior, and it has the added benefit of not just looking great, but being ultra-useful, too. Pop a lamp on there, some of those table books or a plant and you’ll wonder why you didn’t purchase a statement table sooner.
Candles
Luxury doesn’t just come from something you can see, but something you can experience too, while delighting all senses. If you feel your interiors may be lacking, it could be a scent that is missing that would really uplift the ambience in your home. Choose some gloriously smelling candles that you can burn, which will radiate sumptuous scents around the room for an uplift in your senses.