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When it comes to adding those finishing touches to your home’s design, it’s all about the attention to detail. Accent pieces add character to your décor and are a reflection of your personality and style. Follow our guide for some nifty tricks on how to accentuate your interior space like an expert.
What’s Your Design Aesthetic?
Before you go accent-happy all over your home, it’s essential that you decide what your design aesthetic even is. Do you have a specific theme in place? Does your furniture evoke a certain style? Rustic, modern, contemporary, traditional, whimsical, European— these are all possible aesthetics that you may want to stay true to.
Additionally, having an idea of what colors and textures you’d most like to utilize throughout your space may help in making this decision. Will you be incorporating colorful paintings on your walls? Will you be placing a Persian rug on the floor?
Roll Out the Rug
An area rug, once laid down, can define how the room you’re decorating will look. This is why it’s a great place to start when making big decisions about choosing and arranging décor. For example, if you’re going for a traditionally styled living room, you’ll probably want to arrange all the furniture legs to be resting on a centralized rug. If you’re going for something more contemporary, leave the rug furniture-free.
Accent with Furniture
Every room has its essential, basic furniture— but it’s the accent pieces that tie it all together in a pretty bow. When shopping for accent furniture, look for pieces that complement your room’s aesthetic (of course), but make sure it’s unique— that it has a certain je ne sais quoi. This could mean a vintage ottoman or an unconventionally colored couch— teal or mustard or something of that sort.
Add Warmth To Your Walls
Bare walls can make a room feel like a snooze fest, or simply cold and uninviting. Wall accent pieces help add warmth and a welcoming appearance to the room.
Here are some tips for adding wall accents:
- Make a small room appear bigger by hanging a mirror opposite a window to reflect the light from outside.
- For a touch of nature, add a wall planter to your room.
- Add shelves to place books and display mementos.
- Utilize fun, colorful tapestry to cover a blank wall.
- For a sense of tranquility, add a wall fountain.
- Accent a wall with a vintage or unique novelty clock.
Make sure to shop our catalog here at Metropolitan Design in Long Beach! We have all types of furnitures and accent pieces for all of your interior design needs.