8 Simple ways to make your space interesting

Details in decor can make or break a design especially when you have a more minimal look (not a lot of stuff around). You need something interesting to draw the eye and provide a momentary resting place. It might be a texture, a beautifully shaped stool, or an embellishment. A space without details is immensely boring and who wants a boring home? Here are simple ways to add some pizazz to your space. Each space will have a different starting point.

1. Use art to create a vignette

Eye catching art anchors design

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Choose eye catching art and use it to create a vignette. In this space the yellow chair creates a visual flow from the artwork and it is anchored by the stripes in the rug. Books provide a casual look but other items could be added to the bench to continue the tone set by the art.

2. Add pattern and texture

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Greek key detailing adds interest

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The addition of pattern to any space instantly makes it more interesting . Also consider using texture for a quiet way to add additional interest.

3. Bring the outside in


Add outside materials inside

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Who wouldn't notice the natural wood element in this stool in a hard edged bathroom. The repetition of natural shapes from outside to inside woks so well to move the eye to the welcoming outside view.

4. Layer furniture and accessories

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Patttern and colour with accessories create a complex focal point

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Some focal points are large and a room is created around them. Other times a secondary focal point can be introduced in a quiet corner of a space. This solution works when there are several seating areas in one space. Layering furniture and accessories is one way to create interest.

5. Choose spectacular lighting


Spectacular Tom Dixon lighting

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Who could ignore the variety of shapes in these black pendants that anchor the dining space in an open concept home? There are all kinds of lighting choices to adorn your space. Find the one that is right for you.

6. Use geometry

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Black and white is always eye catching

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When you combine several geometric shapes in one vignette, it can create a powerful focus. When you add high contrast it is difficult to ignore. Pop some gold into the combination and you have to look - more than once!

7. Use common items in unique ways

A simple starfish repeated many times

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Take one starfish and it has an interesting shape. Repeat that shape many times by overlapping and you have a sculpture that begs to be looked at and touched.

8. Use pops of warm colours

Red is an eye catcher

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If you want instant attention choose red, yellow or orange as an accent. Warm colours beg to be noticed by advancing visually in your space.

Now that was easy. If you have a space you aren't pleased with perhaps one of these suggestions might help to create more visual interest. Do you have favourite ways to create interest in your home?

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Leaning art: 4 Guidelines to make it work

Art warms a home, makes it interesting, provides topics for conversation and contemplation , adds colour, the list goes on indefinitely. There are various ways to display art; some are more successful than others. One option is leaning art against a wall rather than hanging it, but this display option isn't always successful for a variety of reasons. If you want to try leaning art, consider the following factors.

1. Scale - Choose artwork large enough to read from standing or sitting position

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The size of a piece of art in comparison to the space and objects around it usually determines successful placement. This painting fits the bill perfectly.

Large scale images work best

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When you want to lean work on the floor it needs to be large enough to observe from standing position and bold in imagery so it can be read at a distance. Even the dog get this!
The photo on the right works better than the the art to the left of it because the image is tiny.

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Perfect scale and beautiful work that can still be seen and read while sitting or from other areas of the room.

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Bold form and simple composition

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The boldness and simplicity of this painting make viewing it easier when leaned on the floor. The objects in front of it enhance the placement and help to anchor it safely. They do not interfere with the reading of the image. Which leads to the next guideline...

2. Layering: Don't cover major parts of an artwork

Successful layering

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Layering other objects in front of an artwork is a tricky business. This vignette is successful because the image is large, dark and has quite a bit of space where there are no details. The chair and table lie in areas without too much detail. You don't feel as if you are missing important elements of the work.

Do you want to remove anything here?

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There are so many things about this vignette I love, but I want to see all of the artwork and part is hidden by the table and books. Even removing the books would help things considerably. Love the candlesticks and the table, both really work with the artwork.

Successful layering where each image is clearly seen.

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Layering art on shelves, consoles, and mantles can be very interesting. It is a way to display smaller pieces to good advantage. While this is a very simple vignette with the branch acting as a consolidating element, it is possible to have more complex collections of objects.