How to change a boring environment with 1 item?
Зябрева Дарія
30 August, 2017
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How to change a boring environment with 1 item?

There haven’t been any new additions to your interior for a long time, the setting already seems boring, and you dream of renovating? There’s no need to torture yourself with a long wait or save up money for major work. How to change the interior with just one item – we’ll tell you below.

Mirror Revolution

Зеркальная революцияJust one mirror can transform an interior. Hang a large mirror on the wall, and the room will become much more spacious and brighter. Have one wall mirror? Pair it with another one, but in a different shape or with a frame of another color. With mirrors, you can come up with endless combinations, and each of them will be great.

Changing One Paired Detail

Often, striving for symmetrical placement of items in the interior, we choose identical paired pieces. Over time, they blend into the setting and become unnoticeable. So if you really want to change something, update one of the paired elements. In the bedroom, you can replace a nightstand or a lamp. Designers advise not to be afraid to implement bold ideas and use unusual items. For example, if you stack up read glossy magazines that you can’t bring yourself to recycle, you’ll get an excellent option for a bedside table.

Tablecloths or Napkins

Скатерти или салфеткиA dining table that previously stood uncovered can be beautifully refreshed with textile napkins or a tablecloth. A good option is a narrow textile runner down the center of the table. A bright detail will add variety to your living room and help make the interior cozier and more cheerful.

A New Rug

Новый коверWhether it’s a rug, a mat by the bed – any new floor covering will transform the room. Especially if before you preferred bare laminate or parquet flooring. Stores offer many small rugs in various colors and designs. And if you’re craving something original, you can make your own rug. Runners sewn from fluffy pompoms or woven in retro style from fabric scraps look interesting.

Home Garden

Домашний садA large houseplant will not only transform your interior but also improve its microclimate, making the air cleaner and fresher. Citrus and coffee trees do well in apartments. You can also choose flowering plants, like indoor roses.

When striving for changes at home, start with a thorough cleaning. Get rid of outdated items – change photo frames, figurines, vases, re-pot your flowers. Rearrange the furniture, organize books by cover color. Against the backdrop of your transformed home, a new standout item will look especially impressive. Choose something new not based on price, but on how much you like it. The closer and more desirable an item is to you, the more striking it will look in your home’s interior.