50 Decorating Tips We Love

We’ve rounded up 50 of our tried and tested decorating tips! We hope these inspire you to give your home a well-deserved refresh.

1. Give your room a stately ambiance by mounting curtains high above the top of your window.
2. You don’t have to strain your neck to appreciate breathtaking art pieces; just place them at eye level.
3. Baskets are charming and keep clutter out of sight.
4. Odd-numbered objects – placing items in groups of three, five, or seven look better. 
5. Layered light sources add warmth to any space.
6. Nothing says “I don’t care about my home” like an unmade bed. Start the day right by MAKING IT!
7. Rugs help delineate one space from another i.e., your living room from the dining room in an open-plan interior.
8. Fresh fruits and vegetables in a bowl can be a gorgeous centerpiece.
9. Place your dish and liquid hand soap in decanters for a more stylish presentation.
10. Cleaning your windows regularly allows more ambient light to come in.
11. Keep your kitchen countertop decor to a bare minimum.
12. Make a statement with bold and playful wallpaper or wall paint.
13. Fur babies deserve chic food and water bowls.
14. Feng Shui harmonizes pieces in living spaces with their surrounding environment to create balance. According to Feng Shui, never align your bed with your door as this flushes out good energy.
15. Pendant lights should hover roughly three feet above surfaces, never closer.
16. Always choose fresh over faux flowers, if financially possible.
17. Add character to utilitarian areas like kitchens or bathrooms with plush rugs.
18. Always swatch paint samples before committing to anything; see what the paint looks like at every time of day.
19. Mix and match pieces displayed on a gallery wall.
20. Cord covers do a great job camouflaging unruly wiring systems.
21. Have spare photo frames on hand just in case.
22. Arranging books by color makes shelves visually appealing.
23. Karate chop pillows on top to create an indentation in the center for a more casual, welcoming look.
24. Give pieces some breathing room by placing furniture two inches away from walls. 
25. When having decorating doubts, remember that less is always more.
26. Update coffee table decor often; it’s the easiest way to update your living room.
27. Skip trends and go for timeless decor. Furniture store in Franklin TN, The Linen Duck, offers a unique blend of transitional and French-inspired furniture, home accessories, and gifts. Walk right in and browse through a thoughtfully curated selection of lighting, wall decor, rugs, and custom upholstery lines in solids, patterns, neutrals, and color. 
28. More importantly, only purchase pieces you love; these will be with you for years so make sure you get immense satisfaction out of each one.
29. Decorating with plants is always a good idea. They’re instant mood boosters, too.
30. Get a good night’s sleep and implement a no-TV policy in the bedroom.
31. Whether they’re liquor or perfume bottles, things always look better when placed in a tray.
32. Follow the 2-2-1 rule when arranging throw pillows on a sofa: place two pillows against each armrest and one pillow right in the middle.
33. Consider multi-functional furniture like side tables that double as seats.
34. Say goodbye to concrete nails and lean framed art pieces against a wall.
35. Disguise clutter with table skirting.
36. Performance fabrics are specialty fabrics designed to withstand everyday wear and tear and are easy to clean. These can hold their ground against energetic pets and kids, frequent guests, and busy schedules. Furniture store in Franklin TN, The Linen Duck, carries a wide range of performance fabrics for your home.
37. Add a focal point to your living room like a statement mirror, sculpture, or painting.
38. Maximize space by storing additional seats underneath your coffee table.
39. One can never go wrong with white walls, dressers, and scuffed baseboards.
40. Hanging mirrors across from windows can make a room much brighter.
41. Always have furniture on top of rugs to avoid that “floating” look.
42. Create the illusion of a taller ceiling with additional moldings.
43. Make a space look warm or lived in with elements like an open jar or a throw casually draped over a chair.
44. Prevent scratches by placing a rug between a piece of furniture and a wood floor.
45. Your bed should have two access points for a more elegant bedroom.
46. Add something black to any space to create an interesting visual contrast.
47. Brighten up spaces with matte finish paint.
48. A room should have at least one antique piece because something old looks best with something new.
49. Invest in quality art framing.
50. Ask yourself if the pieces found in your home bring you joy. It’s time to let them go if they don’t, to have more room for the ones that do. 

Decorating – and buying new furniture – is an investment. A furniture store in Franklin TN, The Linen Duck has pieces for every design aesthetic and budget, whatever life stage you’re in. Visit us today.

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