Galley or Corridor Laundry Room Layout

It is the most simple, basic, and economical style of laundry room layout since it fits into even the smallest of areas. Typically called a galley or quarter-style laundry room, this layout fits in long, narrow areas found off the side of kitchens or in mudrooms. Because the space is slim, often as narrow as five feet, there is room only on one side for appliances and other large items such as the washer and dryer, utility sink, countertops, and large cabinets.

The other side of the laundry room might be a wall only. At most, the other wall may have hooks or narrow shelving. Keep these to a minimum, though, since they will interfere with the operations of the washer and dryer.

L-Shaped Laundry Room Layout

An L-shaped laundry room layout is similar to a galley-style layout in that a majority of the services are clustered on one long wall: the layout’s long leg. The short leg of the L-shaped layout might have a washer and dryer, a short run of countertops and cabinets, or a laundry room sink. On this short leg is usually space only for one service, not multiple services.

Much of this layout is dependent on the location of the water supply and drainage, as well as the electrical receptacle or gas for the dryer. If these are located on the short leg of the layout, it makes smart design sense to place the washer and dryer here as this gives you a maximum amount of room to open and close the washer and dryer doors.

U-Shaped Laundry Room Layout

If you were to take an L-shaped laundry room, then extend it so that you have two long legs, you would have a U-shaped layout. Much of the heavy lifting of the U-shaped laundry room’s functions is already carried by the other two legs of this layout. This second long leg represents a type of bonus area for additional storage, organizers, shelves, hooks, and clothes racks. This laundry room layout should be at least 90 inches wide, to accommodate countertops on both long walls and a 42-inch wide aisle.

Open Plan Laundry Room Layout

An open-plan laundry room layout is the most design-flexible layout of all. To begin with, you will need a large space. Appliances and storage are located at any point around the perimeter of the room, dependent on the location of doors, windows, water, drainage, and electrical services. As with open plan kitchens that have an island in the center, open plan laundry rooms are usually large enough that they can have a folding table located in the center of the room.

Hidden or Invisible Laundry Room Layouts

When you have no dedicated space available for a laundry room but you still want to do your own laundry, one option is to tuck away the laundry room in an existing room of your house.

Because laundry rooms and kitchens share so many of the same characteristics and needs, laundry rooms are often found hidden away here. Bathrooms have water supply and drainage, so they are sometimes used, as well. One issue with using a bathroom as a laundry room is that they usually lack the 240V increased-power electrical receptacle needed for dryers.

A side-by-side washer and dryer are placed under the kitchen countertop, sometimes with a sliding door or curtain to mask them when not in use. In other layouts, a stacking washer and dryer are placed in the kitchen pantry and closed off behind a door. Storage for laundry items is extremely limited and sometimes is shared with kitchen items. If you have any type of extra space for a laundry room, creating a hidden laundry room within your kitchen should not be your first choice.

We collected the most common mistakes that slip through in living room design. Make sure to read up to the end because there’s one crucial thing you should never do.

There’s only upper lighting in your living room

Lighting creates an atmosphere. It should take into account your mood, so the living room cannot do with only a chandelier in the center of the room. Create your own lighting system (reading, wall, and floor lamps, ceiling lights, and so on).

The absence or wrong size of a carpet

Small rugs bring imbalance to a room, so be sure to choose the correct size of carpet for your living room. A large rug visually extends the space, and the interior gets a finished look.

The misplaced TV

The best place for a TV is a blank wall. Don’t install the TV in front of or close to a window, as it’s harmful to your eyesight and prevents you from clearly seeing the image. The distance between the TV and the sofa depends on the screen size: the distance must be equal to 3-5 diagonals. Take this into account when buying a new TV.

You underestimate the power of cushions

Sofa cushions create a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. When choosing them, consider whether their material and texture suit the fabric your sofa and armchairs are covered with. If the furniture in the living room is made of velvet or velour, say no to cotton or linen textiles. For smaller furniture, choose small items. A massive sofa allows for several voluminous pillows.

Your sofa stands by the wall

This rule works for large rooms. If you have the opportunity to place the sofa away from the wall, do it. You’ll visually enlarge the space and create comfort. A sofa standing by the wall when there’s extra space feels more like a dance studio than a living room.

Dark furniture with low ceilings

If you buy dark furniture for a room with a low ceiling, you’ll make it look more squat and cramped. Choose compact sofas and chairs and neat tables on raised legs. Make choices that favor neutral light shades.

Choose furniture according to design, not your personal preferences

Just because the furniture looks nice doesn’t mean it will suit your house. Make sure it’s comfortable for you – try it. Take a seat in an armchair or sit at a table you liked. Otherwise, you’ll rarely use these things and will have to part with them.

Furniture that has lost its relevance

Furniture fashion exists. Bulky furniture with voluminous backs and armrests went out of fashion long ago. Pay attention to items with straight lines and sharp silhouettes. You can choose a traditional sofa, but opt for an unexpected and modern color.

Poorly positioned photos

Perfect height = 153 cm from floor level to the center of the image. If you have too many photos, a hanging gallery instead of photo frames placed in every corner will be a great solution.

Large furniture

The most common mistake is when people stuff a room with furniture that doesn’t fit its size, especially when it comes to sofas – it makes the room look much smaller. If you have a large living room, then you can afford a roomy sofa. For smaller living rooms, a two-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs are preferable.

You neglect the living room’s functionality

If you have a rectangular room, you can correct its shape using a cabinet or a rack – a square is more advantageous, and it’s easier to keep balance there.

Here are some zoning ideas:

• Living room and bedroom — a bedroom will always be closer to a window because the sleeping area should inherently be further from the entrance.
• Living room and kitchen — you can arrange zones as you like, though it’s preferable that the kitchen is closer to the window for comfortable cooking with plenty of light.
• Living room and dining room — these are two full units that should have enough space and place in one room.
• Living room and home office — the office can take a small corner. The main thing is to add another light source.

The center of the room isn’t stressed

A living room demands a bright accent. It can be a fireplace, artwork, a mirror, wallpaper – anything that attracts attention. You can also make the rest area a focal point, emphasizing it with contrasting colors, prints, or mixing complex tones.

Plants in small pots

It’s better to put a large plant in a pot than lots of small ones on the window sill. Thus, your room will seem bigger and cozier.

Old-fashioned furniture covers

When changed, furniture covers can transform an entire room and make your design stylish and modern. You can also change the image of your living room according to mood and seasons.

Following only one style

If you give preference to a certain style of interior and let no deviations appear, your room loses warmth and becomes very trite. Mix your favorite style with others: eclectic, retro, loft, grunge, and many other design options will make your living room original. You’ll never want to leave it!

Fortunately, there are certain designer-approved decorating tips you can use to avoid these typical blunders, such as the four-to-six-inch curtain rule and the rug size guidance. These easy methods of trade might assist you in creating a genuinely elevated and unforgettable space.

But first, a disclaimer: as with anything, rules are meant to be broken – particularly when it comes to creating a space that’s personal and unique. As you read on for the common decorating mistakes designers always notice, and what to do instead, treat it as friendly advice versus concrete dogma. And ultimately, design the home that you love (we’re pretty into that idea).

Over-Decorating

There’s an understandable temptation, especially in small spaces, to keep all the furniture and decor you’ve ever owned. This can result in an over-decorated space that feels too cramped and cluttered. Instead, it’s best to edit and pare back — saying goodbye to some pieces will ultimately result in a space that feels calmer, cozier, and more inviting.

Lining the Walls with Furniture

A common design mistake we see often is placing all of the furniture along the walls, leaving the center of the room bare and empty. While it might seem counterintuitive, floating some of the furniture off the walls (particularly pieces like sofas and accent chairs) will actually give the illusion of a larger, more layered, space.

Going All-In on One Design Style

Contrast is critical when trying to create a well appointed, visually arresting space. When a space feels like too much of any one thing — whether it’s all farmhouse, all classic, or all mid-century modern — it can feel boring. Contrast doesn’t just refer to mixing styles, but juxtaposing different colors, shapes, sizes, textures, patterns, finishes, eras, and more. For example, pairing a vintage-inspired round table with a luxe hide rug and a modern, geometric chandelier — the thoughtful mixing and matching makes it sing.

Catalog Cookie-Cutter

If everything in your home came from the same brand and feels lifted straight out of a catalog, that’s a designer no-no. The most interesting spaces include a curation of different elements —purchased, inherited, discovered, and thrifted. Weave in pieces from different brands, artifacts found locally and while traveling, and special elements that are personal to you, like an heirloom ginger jar from your grandmother or vintage sketches you found on a favorite trip. (Shameless plug: if you need help sourcing from different places and blending in your history, we know some Havenly designers who can help!)

Overhead Lighting Only

Relying only on overhead lighting can create a harsh and sterile atmosphere. A designer rule of thumb is layering in at least two to four additional lighting sources in every space, especially in living rooms, where you’ll be both lounging and hosting. Mix table lamps, floor lamps, and sconces to create a warm and welcoming ambiance.

Hanging Artwork Too High (or Too Low)

We often find that artwork is hung too high (or sometimes too low), especially when positioned over a piece of furniture, like a sofa or sideboard. The common tendency is to leave a large amount of space between the artwork and the furniture, which makes the piece look like it’s floating, rather than a part of a cohesive vignette. Fortunately, there’s an easy rule of thumb for this: art should typically hang at eye level (of course, there are exceptions to every rule). When in doubt, mind the gap.

Buying a Rug That’s Too Small

We get it — it’s so tempting to save money and opt for a smaller rug, but in our opinion, this is not the area to skimp. When rugs are too small for a space, the room automatically feels unfinished and bare. It’s better to shop at a more wallet-friendly brand and purchase a rug that’s the appropriate size for your room and your layout, rather than investing in a smaller (but high-end) piece. The go-to designer rule is to make sure at least the front legs of all your furniture sit easily on the rug.

Buying Matchy-Matchy Furniture

To avoid that furniture superstore vibe, steer clear of matching coffee and accent table sets, or a matching bed-dresser-nightstand combo. Rather, create contrast (remember that tip?) with your furniture by mixing textures, tones, and silhouettes.

Skipping (or Cropping) Curtains

One of the most common small space design mistakes we see involves curtains, or lack thereof. We get it — if you’re tight on space, the last thing you want to do is block out natural light or city views. But curtains are like mascara for a designer — they make a space feel put together and complete. At Havenly, our rule of thumb is to always hang them wide and high: hang the curtain rod four to six inches above the window frame, and extend it outwards so that the curtains are just dusting the sides of the frame. That way, you’re not blocking any precious light. Second, curtains should touch the floor — no ankle crops here. Floor length curtains help create more visual height (particularly in a small space), and draw the eye upward.

Cliche Art

In general, we recommend avoiding generic printed quotes, particularly on wood blocks, that read “Live, Laugh, Love” or “Keep Calm…” You get it. Instead, fill your home with art that holds some meaning to you — whether purchased while traveling, discovered at a local flea market, passed down from a loved one, or simply a scene that makes you feel something. Of course, if the aforementioned word art does that for you, then by all means, go for it! (And we mean that.)

All Neutrals & No Warmth

Yes, there’s something serene and sophisticated about a neutral space, but an all-white palette can easily feel flat and unimaginative. If you like the timeless tranquility of neutrals, make sure to add much-needed warmth through contrasting shades of sand, beige, camel, and the like.

Decorating with Faux Flowers

You know the ones we’re talking about — the very stiff and artificial plastic florals commonly found at Hobby Lobby. While there are a lot of elegant and realistic options on the market these days, as designers, we are typically inclined to pass. Bringing in fresh flowers has always been a surefire way to connect a space to the natural world, so consider sticking to the real deal. That said, if longevity is your goal, then consider dried stems for a Modern Cottage-inspired aesthetic. Afloral has so many delicate and intriguing options!

Only Adding One Accent Color

Avoid leaning into one dominant color pop when decorating your space, like buying teal pillows, curtains, and artwork. When designers consider palettes, they artfully weave together a variety of hues. Mixing warm and cool tones, or even multiple shades of a single color, creates a more balanced and intriguing space.

Holding Onto Dated Furniture

Don’t get us wrong — college-era furniture definitely comes in handy once you graduate and start decorating your first space. We all need to start somewhere, both financially and design-wise. But it’s more about knowing when to retire pieces like futons, bean bag chairs, movie posters, and the like. Once you’re financially able, consider upgrading the futon to a more sophisticated daybed, swapping out the posters for artwork that inspires you, and investing in a proper dresser. It’s amazing how switching out a few old pieces can immediately breath new life into a space.

Playing it Safe

At the end of the day, well-designed spaces — the ones that make you think, Wow, now that’s a home — often involve a little bit of risk-taking. Whether it’s the addition of bold colors or patterns, a statement piece of furniture (we’re into curves these days), or tackling a new paint trend, our best advice is to never take design too seriously. Have fun, play around, try something new. The risk is often worth the reward.

While we’re all for giving your entire house the North Pole treatment (see out these Christmas-worthy living rooms), there are so many tiny ways to make a big difference, such as adding a few handcrafted ornaments to your tree or decorating your staircase in red and green.

Put Cards on Display

Tie a trio of fresh greens to a wooden hanger and hang it somewhere within reach, so you can clip on Christmas cards as soon as they arrive.

Round-Up Vintage Bulbs

Head to your local flea market (or grandma’s attic!) to find a bunch of festive-colored bulbs. Then glue them around a wreath form, dusting a few bulbs with glitter as you go along.

Cast a Warm Glow

Fill glass lanterns with LED twinkle lights and put them by your front door, inside your fireplace or along your stairs to light the way.

Personalize Your Place Settings

Once you have your guest list squared away, make a monogram napkin ring to place at every seat. Simply, twist and form a pipe cleaner to look like the letter of their first name, then secure it to a napkin ring in the same color.

Combine Greens and Glitter

Mix in metallic garland and glittery pillar candles with fresh greens to add a touch of glam to your space.

Trade Stockings for Mugs

Perhaps, it’s time to start a new tradition: This year, keep your stockings packed away and round up a matching Christmas mug, one for each family member. Fill them with sweet treats, tiny trinkets or whatever else Santa normally leaves behind.

Opt for Red Accents

Red is a sign of the season, so go all-out with festive pillows, berry wreaths and plaid throws in the cheery hue.

DIY a Christmas Card Tree

You probably receive a countless number of Christmas cards (which isn’t a bad thing), so pick the very best to display on your wall. Arrange them in a Christmas tree shape for a festive look.

Give Santa a Warm Welcome

There’s no doubt that Santa and Rudolf will appreciate a handwritten chalkboard greeting when they swing by for milk and cookies.

Decorate a Tree With Citrus

Who said fruits have no place in your Christmas decor setup? For a fun twist, consider making your very own garland out of dried citrus. Simply use twine, nylon thread, or wire to assemble it.

Craft a Paper Leaf Garland

Put your creativity on full display by dressing your Christmas dinner table with a DIY leaf garland. All you need are green craft paper and fun red jingle bells to complete the look.

Incorporate Pops of Plaid

Boost your living room’s cozy factor with an assortment of stockings in a festive plaid pattern.

Arrange Felt Tree Hurricanes

Go for a playful, crafty look by sprucing up your table with glass hurricanes decked out in felt Christmas trees. Play up the green theme with complementary dishware, cloth napkins, and spruce branches.

DIY an Advent Calendar

If you’re not feeling traditional chocolate or toy advent calendars, make your own with paper tags and on-theme trinkets. That way, the whole family can join in on the fun.

Wrap Garland Around Bedposts

Your kids won’t have to worry about any rogue pine needles with this felt holly leaf garland. Just weave it between the bedposts and bed frame to ensure that it stays in place all night long.

Build a Makeshift Fireplace

No fireplace? No problem! Attach this cloth wall hanging, hang stockings with care, and easily remove it once the festivities are over.

Go for the Candy Effect

Skip the traditional red and green, and opt for candy-colored ornaments instead. Add some candy canes and peppermint garland for good measure.

Deck the Walls

When you have too many gifts underneath the tree, it’s time to get creative. Enter this gift-covered bookshelf, complete with matching wrapping paper and black, white, and silver touches.

Lean on Evergreens

Bring in different textures and colors by adding greens, plaid, and knits all in one Christmas-ready space. And if you use real evergreen, it’ll smell equal to festive.

There are, without a doubt, an infinite amount of patterns, designs, colors, and materials. And finding the perfect one for your environment may be hard. Still, the effort is worthwhile because finding the right one for your rooms can put a big smile on your face.

The best way to incorporate mid-century modern style

If you don’t know why the sleek and timeless style is still having a moment, then try it out. The key to incorporate this look is understanding its history and creating an effortlessly modern mix. Amongst all the shades, muted colors and pastels work well.

Area rugs can be the perfect complement to your vivid surroundings in various décor types. So, look for a rug with a striking pattern to offer a splash of color. Many designers like a subdued graphic pattern in the living room because it draws attention to appealing furniture and other decorations.

Feel adventurous with a graphic rug

We always try to play safe when it comes to our living room décor.

Traditionally, art is known to go on the wall. But at this age, you can place a graphic modern rug and feel a little adventurous. The striking lines have now become the artwork of the floors too. They offer you the gallery-like feel to your space.

You can choose from sweeping abstract strokes to bold geometric patterns. However, you can be a bit more experimental and consider irregular line design rugs. Whatever may be the case, do not forget to match the color with your other items of the living room.

Give a makeover through boho rug

Are you looking for an easy way to add life to your rental apartment without picking up a paintbrush? Then choose a boho rug, pair it with your sofa (colorful velvet will be the best), and your living room is ready for welcoming your guests. Bohemian-style rugs are full of artistic and busy patterns and express a wanderlust vibe with its global-inspired designs.

There aren’t any rules for decorating with them so you can layer it with mixed styles. You may consider pairing African mud cloth, batik style, and even geometric throw pillows with boho rug. They’ll often be playful and a bit romantic at the same time.

Freeze your guests’ eyes with shag rug

As the name suggests, shag rugs are a kind that looks quite textural and messy. Well, they may seem frizzy, but they are also beautiful. There are several colors, patterns, and textures of these modern rugs, and you’ll have limitless beauty. The one aspect that makes it unique is its soft and comfortable nature. They come in wool, leather, polyester, faux, fur, acyclic, and even polypropylene.

If you’ve small kids, then it would be an ideal choice as due to their softness, it will allow them to crawl well. But you have to be cautious when it comes to choosing a pet-friendly rug.

Create a blue-sea vibe with the calm blue rug

Who doesn’t like to relax under a shimmery sky with coastal vibes? Well, now, it may be tough to visit beaches due to the COVID-19 crisis. But you can create this atmosphere in your living room by adding ocean blue rugs with a few accessories.

You can opt for an airy rug in a light neutral color, such as beige, grey, or white. In addition to this, soft stripes or floral prints can provide the perfect pattern for your living room makeover. On one side, your whitewashed walls will meet exposed beams, while on another side, your floors will retreat you with blue-sea vibes.

Break the stereotype of striped rug

The striped rug adds instant sophistication to any space. Though it acts trippy sometimes, it lends some edge and newness to the classic stripe motif. In addition to this, the broken stripe, which wouldn’t line up perfectly, has emerged to be cool. If you want to add more drama to your room, then a black and white stripe is a gusty choice (especially on a rustic style).

Generally, people go crazy with the uneven stripes, but the fact is that it is a subtle take on the trend. Additionally, it will add a fresh and modern feel to your space.

Gain some freedom with grey pattern rug

There’s no denying the fact that grey is a neutral color that goes with about anything. Apart from this, you’ll also find gold accents everywhere now. The subtle mix of grey and gold is the ideal choice if you are considering freshening up your interiors. On one side, grey will make you feel dramatic, while on another side, gold will add glamour to your interiors.

So, grey patterned modern rugs will suit well to your gold background. You can use these hues in a more understated way to deliver a timeless and refined interior.

Add a contemporary twist with the traditional rug

The incorporation of one single style can make your living room outdated and tiring. On the other side, mixing up styles create a home that is inviting and fascinating. You can easily decorate your living room with a traditional rug to get a modern vibe. The traditional rugs are modern-day representations of time-honored European and Asian patterns. They’ve complex, intricate patterns and feature central medallions or shapes.

Ultra-fine variations from your style can make your living room more intriguing. Therefore, look for contemporary patterns in traditional colors and surprise your guests.

Style your space with a cowhide rug

Cowhide rugs are high in designs as they are in controversy. They offer textural additions to your living room that cannot be duplicated by any other modern rugs. With different hues of black, white, and brown, they’ll fit in almost any room, making it unimaginably beautiful. Animal lovers, they are safe to use and made of by-products of animals that are used for other purposes also.

Choosing the right modern rug for your space can create a unified yet unique look. With this cowhide rug, you are going to be the “talk of the town” for years as it also comes with longevity.

Be classy with the splashy rug

If your living room has gone on a mute mode, then add a splashy rug to give your space some life. The large, hand-knotted rug will add a pop of color to your room. Rugs laid down with brilliant blue shades can bring in color into your monochromatic room. With that, pink chairs and dining tables would look vintage.

You can even take up a traditional design and end up with a contemporary-looking rug that fits perfectly in your living area. Or else, feature a Moroccan-inspired lantern pattern with a beautiful waterfall of blue tones to brighten up your living space.

Unify your room with the vintage rug

If you love all things in neutral, then you’ll fall for this vintage rug, featuring ivory, brown, and peach accents. It would be a great addition to your living space and master bedroom. You can even add a bit of color with natural, beige, and navy hues. They’ll be a perfect pair for your big living room.

As they are antique pieces, they will create a balanced design and make you feel timeless, lived in, and cozy. From colorful to neutral shades, these rugs are one-of-a-kind of an item that can pass down to your guests for years to come.

5 tips for choosing a new living room rug

• Size: Hunt for the rug only after determining the right scale of your space.
• Color: Your space will look best if it has at least two of your accent colors but make sure it fits well with other furniture and accessories.
• Comfort: Whatever style or color you choose, your rugs should give comfort to your feet, which is more important than look.
• Care: When picking up the right one, check the cleanliness and maintenance of the material. You wouldn’t want to buy something that you can’t keep for a longer time.
• Style: The best thing is, there are various styles as well as designs for modern rugs but opt for the one which matches your lifestyle and needs. Following the trend is one thing, but personal satisfaction comes first while decorating YOUR space.

Swap Pillows and Blankets

The easiest way to welcome fall into your home is by replacing pillow covers. Think warm colours like burnt orange, emerald green, or dark brown. All say autumn without going overboard – but don’t worry, a few themed pillows can be incorporated too!

Here’s a super cute pumpkin plush DIY that will instantly give your living space all the fall vibes. Make them in whichever colours match your existing decor!

Nothing screams fall like tons of blankets everywhere. They’re also an easy way to bring in more colour if you think your home needs it. Pick ones with warmer tones or with fun patterns like pumpkins and leaves. Drape them over accent chair, or the arm of the couch as a décor element.

Display Seasonal Fruits

Pumpkins will forever be all the rage, but what about clementines, apples, and pears? Along with your preferred gourds, add in the above-mentioned fruit to a decorative bowl to really bring in the cooler season. It’s affordable and you might even be inspired to bake up a pie or tart!

Make Your Own Potpourri

Your home’s transformation into fall will be incomplete unless it smells like the season. What better way to bring the outside in than with homemade potpourri? You’ll even be able to customize the fragrance to your liking.

All you need to do is gather up some dried materials like flowers and fruit. Then add in some essential oils for extra scent. Just make sure the combination of ingredients won’t overwhelm yourself or anyone in your household.

Get the Fireplace Prepped

After cleaning your fireplace (safety first!), it’s time to dress it up for the season. Hang a leafy garland over the mantle or place pumpkins on either side of the floor. For example, over at The Home I Create, they created a simple yet stunning fireplace. (p.s. check out our awesome ideas for an unused fireplace!)

Don’t have an operating fireplace? You can create the same effect with pillar candles of various lengths and sizes. There are even flameless candles that replicate the movement of fire without any hazards.

Declutter

When the leaves change colour, it’s a reminder for us all to follow suit—to evolve, to welcome change, big or small. One way to embrace this theme is by decluttering the house.

Gather up everything you think you don’t want. Then, look for things you haven’t touched in over a year. Ask yourself, do you need it? Do you want it? If you keep it, will you bring/wear/use it ever again?

Divide your items into three categories: keep, donate, throw away. You want to avoid donating anything with visible holes, stains, cracks, or if it’s just defunct altogether—that’s what the throw away pile is for!

Light Candles

This is almost a no-brainer. Bring fall into your home easily with candles. Not only do they smell amazing, with scents like pumpkin spice or fall harvest, but they can double as décor elements.

Worried about lighting an actual fire in your home? Trending are wickless candles. Yup, you read right—candles without wicks. All you do is put them on a jar warmer and they melt! You get all the scent without worrying about kids or pets getting too close.

Make Custom Art

One fun way to make custom fall art is to gather leaves from outside. The more intact they are, the better.

Gently dip them in paint or brush it on to prevent the leaf from breaking. Once there’s enough paint (just enough to coat), press it firmly onto canvas or a piece of paper. And voila! You can also press it against canvas or fabric multiple times as a stamp.

This is also a great way to get the whole family involved!

Add Burlap

Over at Prudent Penny Pincher is a beautiful example of burlap’s versatility. They used it to make a beautiful and easy wreath DIY!

Other things you can do with a bulk roll of burlap is virtually endless. Use it as a table runner, as place mats or as a banner! It adds texture and contrasts easily against richer colours.

Bring the Outdoors In

Dried flowers, twigs, and pinecones are a definite must-have for fall décor. Without them, your tables and entertainment areas might end up looking a little bare. They’re great for filling empty spaces, especially in an Autumn tablescape.

When decorating with outdoor elements such as stems or twigs, utilize their height. Place them in a minimalistic vase at either ends of a table. Or — take things to the next level and create a dried flower wall with all the flowers left in your garden.

Add a Pop of Color

“Paint is extremely inexpensive and makes a big difference,” says Keysha Jillian, lead interior designer and owner of K. Jillian Designs, based in Tampa, Florida. “Whether you need to tone down a color or add a bold color to liven up your space, color is great for changing the overall feel of a room.” A nice wash of color might only cost around $31.99 for a gallon.

Pick Towels You’re Actually Excited to Use

It’s time to get rid of those dingy old bath towels—discolored whites and bleach-stained colors make your space look dirty and cheap. See what else you need to toss, too.

“Proudly display crisp white, fluffy towels like the kind you would find in a fancy hotel or spa,” says Drew Henry, founder of design firm Design Dudes. “This will immediately trigger a feeling for your guests, and they will have a more luxurious feeling towards the space.”

Swap Out Your Throw Pillows

Throw pillows are an easy way to accessorize and brighten a room, whether you buy them or make your own. Jillian says homeowners should throw out their older throw pillows and replace them with bright, fuller pillows—or just buy crisp new pillow covers. “Mix and match colors and textures, and blend different groupings,” she says. But more is not better. “There can be too many pillows, so make sure you don’t go overboard.”

Accent with Accessories

Magazines are a great source of home decorating ideas and inspiration for how to accessorize a room. However, homeowners should expect to shop around for a budget-friendly version of anything they see in a design magazine. “Accessories vary significantly in cost, but if you’re looking for a great deal there are plenty of discount home stores that offer stupendous finds, says Jillian. “My ‘go-to’ store for a lot of home design items (especially for clients on a budget) is HomeGoods.”

Update Old Fixtures

A quick and easy way to decorate on a dime is to update old fixtures, especially in the kitchen. Knobs, handles, drawer pulls, and light switch plates are small, inexpensive details that give your home a high-end sheen.

Add Voluminous Accessories

Expensive items tend to have weight and volume to them (that’s why heavier gold bangles appear more luxurious than lighter ones that feel like—and possibly are—made of plastic). Avoid flimsiness at all costs: add an extra panel of curtains to your curtain rod, and search for quality carpets and throw blankets that great to the touch. Additionally, accessorize with weighty accent pieces; vases, picture frames, and ornaments should all feel like they’ve got something to them.

Create Your Own Statement Artwork

If your room lacks a preexisting focal point, create one using artwork. One option is to create a multi-panel piece (one picture blown up and printed onto three panels hung next to each other) or a gallery-type display of frames.

Keep Your Home Clean

Follow the rule of threes (objects look best when organized in odd numbers, especially threes) and leave a generous amount of white space on your walls and surfaces. When it comes to looking luxe, less is always more. File paperwork out of sight, find a home for everything and clear the clutter.

Pick Basic Bedding

You might think deep-hued satins would be key to an expensive-looking bedding set, but keeping it simple will make the room seem bigger since the bed takes up so much space. “Keep the duvet covers white and you’ll instantly feel the lightness of the room,” says Isobel McKenzie, editor of interior design site NONAGON.style. Bonus: Whites can handle hotter temperatures, so that deep clean will make sheets look extra-crisp, she says

Up the Fluff Factor

An inexpensive throw pillow will seem so much more luxurious when you replace the original insides with a feather insert. “They just look and feel so much better than foam,” says Cummings. 

Pick Basic Dishes

Shelling out on fine china isn’t the only way to create a stunning table setting. “White dishes … have a low price tag with a high impact,” says Henry. Pair them with gold flatware for a trendy, high-brow look. 

Show Off Wood Floors

Replace carpeting with hardwood floors to make your space feel bigger, suggests Hairston. “Carpet tends to trap in dust and particulates and absorbs moisture which can leave an odor,” she says. “Hard surface flooring is easier to clean, is allergy-friendly, and can provide a more updated and modern look to your home.” Layered area rugs will add more visual interest than floor-to-floor carpeting.

Try Luxe Paint Treatments

Instead of sticking to interior eggshell paints, opt for a special paint treatment in a few key spots in your home. With finishes like metallic stripes, sandstone, random rectangles, textured sand and brushed suede, to name a few, you’ll create a purposeful and elegant look that will draw the eye exactly where you want it to go. 

Stick With the Classics

Have you ever noticed how most high-end homes are flooded with neutrals? This is because neutrals feel calm and classic. Bring high style to rooms by choosing neutral hues for anything that’s expensive to update, such as floors, fixtures, and upholstery, and using accessories to introduce bold colors and textures; a neutral base lets hotter hues take center stage.

Mother Nature

Let a local nature feature that you love, especially one that you already encourage outside your home, like birds, bunnies, herbs or flowers, inspire your entryway design. Use this feature to guide all your entryway décor decisions. Buy wall decor, frames and other compatible entryway items to create a unified space. This helps link your entryway to nature and gives you focus. 

Choose a Stylish Rug

Don’t skimp on the entryway rug. Instead, seek out a charming antique rug that complements your flooring. Or, you may prefer a simpler design or a single, bold color. The key is to avoid a boring “welcome” mat or a rug that screams, “I’m the rug you should wipe your feet on because I was cheap and I’m not very attractive.” Save that for outside, and make a welcoming statement when guests walk inside. If you’d like people to remove their shoes indoors but don’t want to be rude, set up a basket of miscellaneous slippers and keep a few pairs of shoes near it and most guests will get the message.

Small Room Ideas: Choose a Light Color Scheme

Dark colors are a no-no in small rooms. As suggested, lighter color palettes cast the illusion of a larger area. Dark color schemes, although trendy and design-friendly, are best used in larger areas. When dark color schemes are used in smaller rooms, it can create a suffocating feeling as though the walls are closing in on what is already a space-challenged room.

Switch Out a Bulb

Try a lower-wattage bulb to change a room’s mood. You can go from bright to romantic in moments. Another fun idea is to swap out an old bulb with a new Edison bulb to give your decor a retro spin. Does your favorite lamp need some work? 

Hanging Wall Bookcase: Suspended Bookshelves

The steel cable and shaft collars add style and strength to this bookshelf. Build this simple set of book or display shelves in a single weekend. They’re strong and stylish. By changing materials or finishes you can easily customize them to fit the décor of any room. 

Natural Brick

Exposed brick has long been a coveted accent wall material in old buildings and lofts. The great news is, brick veneer has come a long way and is available in almost any style from modern to antique for a fraction of the price of the real thing.

Before you get into these DIY furniture ideas and furniture restoration, we recommend making a list of old furniture like old doors, windows, dressers, ladders, curbside TV, old bookshelves, old chairs, and even the old baby cribs. The reason behind, you are going to hack here the insanely clever ways to update these useless furniture items into very modern furniture stuff that would have praise-worthy functional behaviors too. Go smartly handmade with old doors and install fetching headboards. Tweak your hands a little onto old glass-paneled windows and regain them as fantastic modern cabinets!

Sturdy Handmade Wooden Bookcase:

Get crafty with the plywood to build this sturdy bookcase. It is a big need for every home, and you would not believe how easy it may be to install and make. Time to surprise your neighbor with your own stylish handmade furniture items.

Self-Made Coffee Table with Storage and Wheels:

Missing a centerpiece in your living room? Let this handmade coffee table take its position as a centerpiece. All made of wood but with a super genius plan in mind as it offers cool drawers too for hidden storage of your items like journals and mobile phones mostly.

Homemade Robust Wooden Hall Tree:

For all your immediate storage and hanging needs, this handmade wooden hall tree would rock. There is a tall back full of hooks to hold all from your coats to handbags and hats.

Moreover, there is also a seat to wear and take off the shoes, which can just be stored underside the seat beautifully.

Built-to-Last Porch Swing:

Swings are big fun, and everyone wishes to have a swing. Why not install your own beautiful swings using remaining stocks of wood from home? Take a look at this sample robust wooden swing that hangs to an aloft porch support through beefy metal chains. Make the same one like this by following this free DIY guide shanty-2-chic

Self-Installed Dining Hutch:

Copy this beefy looking dining hutch with your own favorite plywood. There are only the basic cuts and lines in the entire construction work! This one of the great DIY furniture items the home lovers want to own very first. Want to try it out now? Here is the complete step by step tutorial shanty-2-chic

Hand-Built Farmhouse Desk:

Following a farmhouse style of decor? Here is a perfect DIY desk for your farmhouse styled interiors. Built it up with your own hands by going with easy wood cuttings, measurements, and attachments. These unique art style legs are all the lovely part of the design.

Thrifty 50$ Closet Kit:

Declutter your wardrobe by spending only 50$ dollars. Install this closet kit, which would be all in one solution for organizing your fashion wear, mostly the clothes.

DIY Wood and Plastic Baskets Storage Rack:

Recycle the old wood from home or just use the new wood to build this brilliant basket storage rack. Plan a bigger wooden box-like shape, which should come with inside built supports to carry the baskets. This can also be a great idea for your workshop to store the tools categorically.

Reclaimed Cabinet into Kitchen Island:

Remove the front frame, hardware, and front doors from an old dresser and build a new kitchen island out of it through a little reconstruction. Here a smart sample to check out. This dresser-into-kitchen island comes with two inserted bins that open with the doors. Mind-Blowing furniture hack.

Old Door into Headboard:

Restore your old doors into a beautiful DIY headboard. Recondition your old door, like remove the hardware from it, gunk and ugly scratches, and simply add it up with a top mantle. Paint it in your favorite color and install the hardware to fix it as the decorative head of your bed. Full guide and tutorial here infarrantlycreative

Old Chair Legs and Wood Log Tables

Visit your home trash store, and you are probably to find there some old table legs. Top them up with round wood log slices for very new yet rustic tables out of them. Go for hand-gritting, staining, and painting to gain the very personal yet stylish visual of your finally completed tables.

Reclaimed Old Dresser into Children’s Storage Bench:

Grab the dresser, which is not in use for months. Remove the drawers and front frame from it. Trim it down to a bench size and add new seats and backrest using plywood. Dignify the bottom and sides using accent wood trim and enjoy a lovely kid’s seat out of the useless dresser.

Cushioned Old Drawer into Footrest:

Finish your old drawers with a padded top and also with custom legs for beautiful ottomans and footrests out of them. Get inspired by this given smart one purely built with hands.

Reclaimed Bi-Fold Door Bookshelf:

Repurpose your room multi-fold room dividers into amazing DIY furniture crafts such as this bookshelf. It is made of a bi-fold wooden door while inserted inside diy shelves are from the plywood sheet. Separate apart the door-folds and attach them for a big tower-like box, insert shelves, give bottom and top trim and enjoy a stylish bookshelf for free.

TV Console From Old Entertainment Center:

Modify the old furniture using your own genius mind so the old or crumbled furniture items will keep on serving you. Here a fab TV console has been extracted beautifully from a wooden entertainment center. Remove the parts of the entertainment center and keep the design, making the perfect TV console. Paint it up for custom or modern visual and enjoy.

If your home is due for a design update but you have a limited budget and even less time, you’re in the right place. We thought of 50 home décor ideas to help you start. With something as simple as an accent wall, colorful light bulb, or new throw pillow (or forty seven other home décor ideas if those aren’t up your redecorating alley), your entire space can feel fresh, on-trend but timeless, and refined. You can tackle each of these decorating ideas in one day, even though the results will look like it took way longer to pull off.

Set Up a Cozy Reading Spot

No designated reading nook? No problem. If your home doesn’t have any leftover real estate to convert into a reading nook, design your formal living room to serve double duty as a cozy lounge area. Here, Heidi Caillier strategically chose furniture with fabrics and shapes that are both sophisticated and homey, perfect for entertaining or unwinding alone.

Treat Your Windows

Adding the right window treatment can make all the difference. We’re especially into Roman shades with a fun pattern. “It goes against decorating 101, but using small patterns together can be easier on the eye,” says interior decorator Kristin Panitch, who designed this dreamy pink cloud of a bedroom.

Spruce up Your Entryway

If you don’t have a grand foyer—or you do but it needs some love–introduce a small console table. For a formal yet modern aesthetic, opt for a traditional table and then hang modern abstract art above it. Then lean some portraits against the wall for a laid back take on the gallery wall.

Get Inspired By Nature

This space is rich with texture, which creates warmth and dimension. There’s also plenty of character even though it’s sticking to a strict color palette. For a similarly inviting and grounded environment, get inspired by nature. Think seagrass, rattan, jute, wood, brushed concrete, and marble.

Simply Tidy Up

This probably isn’t what you want to hear since we don’t think of cleaning up as fun, but adding a few pieces that ease organization can make a huge difference. Consider installing coat hooks or bringing in a stylish coat rack coat by the front door. Then place a small folding chair underneath it to sit on when you take off your shoes. This will prevent those dreaded (and previously inevitable) clothing pileups.

Touch up the walls

Freshen up a bathroom by giving the walls a fresh coat of white paint. If that sounds like too much of a commitment, use a magic eraser to touch up smudges. It’s bright, refreshing, and the perfect blank backdrop for a fun gallery, as seen in this bathroom designed by Alexander M. Reid.

Mix in Metallics

Does anything make a statement like something shiny and gold? Add a metallic light fixture, sculpture, or vase to instantly upgrade your room.

Reupholster Your Furinture

Reupholstering your furniture will automatically freshen up an entire space. And if you love eclectic decorating, take notes from this impeccable living room. All the juxtaposition in this room is working so well—the angular mirror, vivid orange art, marble fireplace, rustic stool, and geometric pottery are all unexpectedly complemented by the softness of the blush pink chairs.

Move Furniture Away From the Walls

Floating furniture away from the walls creates more intimate seating. That means all you have to do is shift your furnishings a few inches to totally transform the vibe in a room.

Ditch Your Coffee Table Base

If you’ve got a marble top coffee table, take it off and place it on the floor. Prop it up with some books for a bohemian update.

Lay Down a Rug

Boho? Rustic? Traditional? The rug you choose can instantly change the whole aesthetic of your room.

Style an Empty Fireplace

Rethink how you style an empty fireplace. In this texture-rich environment, interior designer Leanne Ford turned an empty fireplace into a little gallery to display pottery and artwork.

Set up a Breakfast Nook

Breakfast with a view? We’re in. This one is country-chic and just a touch rustic but still polished. It also proves you don’t need to have an actual built-in nook to achieve the right vibe.

1. Rustic Metallic Fall Porch

While loads and loads of pumpkins put together in a creative yet subtle assembly would make just about any porch look incredible, the rustic metallic textures of this small porch go with it like nothing else can. A touch of rusty orange combined with dark rich neutrals and metallics from the front door are going to take you by an awe, and those corn stalks planted in huge pots on both the corners are all about the fall season. White pumpkins surround the cornstalk not only inside the pots, but also at the bottom, having a few of them coated in a golden glittery paint drip pattern find special spots around the decor.

The much needed vibrancy comes into play with a red planter loaded with beautiful mums. To make everything glow in the dark, add a few wooden lanterns with candles installed inside to the arrangement. For giving a vivid installation to the pumpkins, you can use small stools or wooden log discs for rustic bases to the veggies, just like showcased in the below guide by Design Dining and Diapers, working neutrals at their best.

2. Farmhouse Themed Fall Porch Decor

Next to perfection is this inspiration for working up a fall porch decor in a farmhouse-inspired appeal. This one celebrates the natural prettiness of autumn by going for lots of leaves, acorns, pinecones and gorgeous fall colors combined together as a front door wreath, dressing up the porch for the season. Another wreath hangs beautifully on a teal post installed on the porch, getting accompanied by a few faux pumpkins and a strand of bright or orange fall leaves that adds the perfect final touches to the assembly.

The pumpkins and fall leaves create magic yet again when used to decorate a rustic wooden crate with a stained texture that sits right behind the teal post. Add as many lanterns with candles, gourds and bright orange pumpkins to the place as you like and they will all compliment each other’s color schemes, bringing out a breathtaking blend of shades of orange, white, wooden hues and much more. To get an insight into the different elements of the decor, or simply the whole pre-decorated porch, head to the great story with pictures.

3. Pumpkin and Lead Autumn Porch Decorating

Natural elements of fall when put together in the most creative fashions around the front porch makes your home welcome the guests with so much more warmth, and of course, beauty. And it’s amazing how you can craft super long and rich garlands entirely out of autumn leaves, using the same to line the door from three sides, while a lovely fall wreath adorned with loads of mini pumpkins and gourds hangs right in the middle of the door. The fact that it’s all about stringing lots of pumpkins together to work up the wreath, you don’t need to put any expert craft skills to use or strive for any kind of perfection.

Even the stairs climbing up the front door are lined with different sizes of real pumpkins, allowing the bright orange from the veggies to compliment the stonework of the stairs. For the bottom of the stairs, the author places beautiful yellow mums in little pots, thereby enhancing the color scheme even more. Special mention for the pumpkin topiaries, having three different-colored gourds arranged in ascending order of their size.

4. Giant Distressed Fall Sign

The whole world of possibilities that pallet wood opens for home decoration, giving old and worn-out stuff a brand new purpose coming with visual appeal and style is all thanks to this great fall porch decor idea. This giant distressed fall sign standing right next to the front door gets a rustic base with a rectangular piece of reclaimed wood or shipping pallets. The oversized fall sign with letters done in a super subtle font charms up the porch with its unique, distressed texture and simplicity. Minwax Dark Walnut stain brings out the distressed look when it’s subjected to a careful sanding, followed by doing the letters with the help of vinyl letters and Silhouette CAMEO.

A rich coat of white paint applied to the board does the magic when the vinyls are removed, adding the final touches of distressing with another thorough sanding of the board. To signify the spirit of fall with a few natural touches, you can always throw in a few pumpkins and vibrant yellow mums around the sign, and we bet the porch wouldn’t call for any more effort.

5. Fall Mums in Olive Buckets

If you are one of those who don’t want to make their front porch look a bit overdramatic, these fall mums installed in olive buckets with an industrial essence are all you need to decorate this section of your house with. What all you are going to need to get started with the project includes an olive bucket or any other container of your choice, a pot for the inside of the bucket, a grapevine wreath, lots of berry bunches, and mum in a pot. The key is to lift the mums over the edge of the bucket, and for that, the author here places 8 inch terra cotta pots inside the same and places a grapevine wreath inside the bucket’s rim.

The grapevine wreath not only enhances the beauty of the flowers installed inside, but also provides for a surface for the mums to rest. The potted mum placed inside the bucket join hands with lots of greenery and bunches of autumn berries that are stuck into the grapevine wreath, and the stunning porch decoration idea comes to life with sheer effortlessness.

6. Fall Harvest Porch Decor with Reclaimed Wood Sign

Who said you can’t get that luscious porch decoration game on if the house comes with a small front door space? In fact, with just a little bit of creativity, you can make the most of the porch space that you have got, and bring the whole harvest goodness right to your doorsteps. The key is to line the stairs with some natural fall produce, including glorious pumpkins in different sizes, while bundles and bundles of mum in huge bunches flourish in a number of rustic wooden pots and buckets. Even an old vintage-themed child chair and a few old stool chairs work wonders as the bases for the flower vases.

Serendipity Refined pays special attention to the colors of the different elements involved in the decor, going for lots of whites and turquoise to get that perfect farmhouse essence. A horseshoe wreath brightens up the front door, the porch post gets its much needed prettiness with those grapevines and bittersweet draped around the post and across the top of the entry. A large welcome sign with a floral design along one edge makes things simply splendid, as if it was already not gorgeous enough.

7. House Numbers Pumpkin Topiary

Ditch a regular house number plate or sign this Halloween season for guiding the trick-or-treaters through your address – instead employ gorgeous pumpkins for the job by imprinting the number on a fall-worthy pumpkin topiary. The star element here is the glorious white hue of the pumpkins, adorned with beautiful plastic letters in your choice of font, adding one letter on each of the gourds stacked on top of each other. What forms the base here is a lovely wooden bucket loaded with moss, going just so well with the white veggies kept on top.

The required supplies include some faux pumpkins, plastic digits, a container, a wooden dowel, sheets of newspaper, some Spanish moss, a hot glue gun, a knife, and a philips head screwdriver. The wooden dowel keeps the pumpkins in perfect place when you thread it through the gourds, while anchoring it to the bottom of the container. Head to the below tutorial by At The picket Fence and take a look at the steps of constructions you need to pull off to get the project done, flaunting your house number with utmost grace.

8. Fall Porch Decor Ideas : Versatile Chalkboard Sign

The benefit of installing a chalkboard sign on your front porch is that you can always customize it to suit the different occasions of the season, while keeping the rest of the decor unchanged. Simply go for a versatile decoration marked with rocks, demijohns, a few pumpkins, lots of fall branches with colorful leaves, and a bunch of stacked crates and some brightly glowing lanterns. And rest of the magic is done by that chalkboard which needs a new scribble or doodle and everything would seem apt and appropriate for Halloween, Thanksgiving or simply the onset of autumn itself.

Heirloom pumpkins accompanying the board are truly marvellous, while that front door wreath is worked up using lots of slices of white birch bark, further layering them around a form. You have also got a Cinderella pumpkin placed on one side of the porch with a galvanised cake stand as the base. Whether you forge the assembly of the decor items as showcased in the below guide by Cottage In The Oaks or go for your own creative placement of them all, this decor inspiration is going to be a sure-shot hit every single time.

9. Fall Outdoor Decor

The porch doesn’t seem to have enough room to put together a lavish decoration? This inspiration by Newly Wood Wards is going to come to your rescue with a display that makes everything look absolutely grand, that too without calling for lots of space. The bright red front door here works as the focal point, charmed up with a pumpkin patch of your very own, accompanied with so many big and small pumpkins in a variety of hues. But, the cutest thing about the pumpkin patch is those tiny gourds installed inside the lanterns, and of course, a lovely chalkboard that labels the patch in all its prettiness.

Even the front door has got a square chalkboard in the middle with the word “Fall”, that are placed in the middle of a bright red, hanging wreath. Another chalkboard installed on one side of the door notifies everyone about the amazing treats the menu has got for the day, while 5 huge mums kept in lovely planters add to the natural beauty of the decor. For a deeper insight, check out the below guide right away!

10. DIY Reclaimed Wood Pumpkins

Ask someone to name the most loved veggie of the autumn, and they are going to scream pumpkins in a jiffy! And that’s why this porch decor idea that mimics the gourds with a do-it-yourself woodworking project definitely deserves to be given a shot this fall season. You craft the pumpkins with reclaimed wood and a little bit of woodworking skills and a careful handling of a jigsaw.

But, you will be surprised to see how easy it is to get it all done, that too with just a handful of supplies, including some plywood, pieces of salvaged wood or reclaimed lumber or pallet wood, a strong wood glue, a bunch of small brad nails and screws, a sandpaper, some hanger bolts, a few small tree branches, some fine wood stain, some wax and sealer, a chop saw or miter box, screw gun, hammer and jigsaw.

A great touch of variation comes to the whole assembly because of clever stain jobs done on the gourds, wherein each of them comes with a unique texture and staining of its own. One of the pumpkins flaunts a light coat of a glorious dark stain and that brings out a great pop of color to the decor. Check out the woodworking steps showcased in the below guide by Finding Home Farms.