It doesn’t matter if you’re working with a huge living room or a tiny studio flat – adding style to your space is always possible, and the truth is, it’s usually easier than you think. You really don’t have to gut the whole place or blow your budget on expensive pieces to make a room feel as though it’s complete, and sometimes all it takes is a few clever tweaks to get things done. With that in mind, keep reading to find out about some handy design tricks that add style to any room. 

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Light Makes A Big Difference 

Let’s start with light because when you get it right, it can make such a big difference to the whole space. A room can go from gloomy to cosy and comfortable just by rethinking how it’s lit, which is amazing. 

When you think about it, overhead lighting can be a bit… harsh, so why not try layering your light sources instead – lamps in corners, wall sconces, maybe even some fairy lights to really set the scene. And of course, natural light is the best option of all, so if you can get it into the room, you should; pull back the curtains as much as possible, and always make sure your windows are clean and it will make a difference. 

Add Texture 

Rooms without any texture in them can literally feel flat, even if they’re actually nicely decorated and everything coordinates in the way it’s meant to. So if you look around and think you could do with a bit more texture, don’t hesitate – add it as soon as you can. 

What do we mean by texture? Well, a few ideas include soft throws, smooth ceramics, woven baskets, maybe a touch of velvet or linen, and so on. Once you’ve got a few different textures in place, it’ll suddenly all start to feel so much better because there will be interesting things to look at, plus it’ll be a nice, comfortable place to spend some time. 

Get Help From Professionals 

Sometimes, no matter how many cushions you add to a sofa or lamps you add to a room, it might just not feel all that good – like something’s still missing. If you can’t put your finger on it and you want a new perspective, it’s a good idea to call professionals like remodeling contactors who can see precisely what’s needed and even do the work for you so you don’t have to worry about a thing. 

A good contractor will be able to take your ideas and make them into a reality, or they’ll give you some alternative options if what you wanted just isn’t going to work. They’ll know how you can get a functional but beautiful room, so it could be worth budgeting for this kind of help – the job will usually get done much more quickly and to a higher, professional standard than you could do, no matter how good your intentions are, so you’ll be able to enjoy the changes much more in the end.