Small Accessories That Can Greatly Benefit Your Home’s Decor

From time to time, we all get bored with the same furniture, same surroundings and same decorations in our house. When that moment comes, don’t be afraid to take matters into your own hands. Spice things up, change the colours, add new shapes, remove the boring objects and make your space more pleasant and comfortable to be in.

These changes don’t necessarily mean new walls, carpets, shelves or flooring, things that can take a toll on your budget. These can be small things like mirrors, paintings, pillows, and even books. Think about the style and mood you want to incorporate and choose accordingly. Think about the best proportions, textures and materials that will fit in your space and start looking.

Candle Holders

Throughout the years, people have become more creative in designing and manufacturing candles and candle holders. A lot of thought has been put into the making process and how can a candle holder can add to the atmosphere of the home, garden, workplace, temples, etc. By changing and upgrading their appearance and functionality, today, these pieces are used in almost every home. Plus, there are different candle holder types to choose from.

Tealight

Small, practical and easy to use. These are great for setting the mood on a romantic date. Usually made from metal or plastic, they come in different sizes, burn times, shapes and scents. But the best thing about them is their price. They are cheap and easy to find.

Candelabras

This is one of the oldest and most widely known candle holders. Dating back from the Middle Ages, these we originally used to illuminate the house and later became just a luxurious accessory. It’s most commonly made from silver, although iron, copper, gold, brass and crystals are some of the other materials used to make candelabras. They can bring opulence and elegance to your home with their grandiose looks.

Candle Chandeliers

Hung from the ceiling and using candles instead of electric lights, candle chandeliers can make you feel royal while you dine in your kitchen or living room. But, if you decide to use them on a regular basis, be prepared to clean a little wax mess.

Lanterns

These are cute little portable boxes that we’re sure you’ve seen before. It’s probably the safest one to use and light up from all of them because of the enclosure. With these decorative candle holders, you can make a ship-inspired corner in your home, combined with some boat wheels, captain’s hats or even model ships in a bottle.

Hurricane Lamps

Besides being a useful tool, this candle holder can be an awesome decoration. Place it on a bookshelf, top of the table, a sideboard or even on the patio. It can be a great light source because of its ability to accommodate bigger candles. But if you light it to get that warm, woody, natural feeling, be sure not to touch the glass, because it can burn you.

Taper Candle Holder

These are more contemporary and can be found in many homes as dining accessories. It holds long taper candles, complementing their shape and elegance. If you want you can add a little sparkle to them with glass beads and a pop of colour.

Votive Candle Holders

These are perfect for your own yoga corner in the house. They fit votive candles that are scented and contribute to a peaceful and relaxing environment.

Plants

Who doesn’t like a bit of decorative greenery? If you’re looking to add a little life to your home, try potted plants. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to create a new setting in the room and we assure you, it will make you happy whenever you pass by it. Because plants don’t just look good, they make you feel good too.

Depending on your décor, you can choose the right plants for your space. For example, if you have Victorian or classic themes, ferns and vines will look best, colourful flowers that make a statement pair with modern décor, and if you’re an earthy design person, cactuses will fit perfectly. And as a bonus, some plants are scented, so you’ll save money on artificial air fresheners and enjoy the natural scent of your plant. And don’t think you’re too busy to take care of them, most of the house plants don’t require much light or everyday watering.

Mirrors

Although we’re looking into mirrors multiple times a day, we don’t really notice the benefits of their existence. They might be one of the best ways to brighten up the room, especially if you live in a small space. You can thoughtfully place it across from your natural light source, and it will immediately brighten the room and change its appearance.

You can go with a floor-to-ceiling mirror that will make the room twice as big or just a medium-sized mirror with a beautiful silver frame. Coming in many shapes and sizes, they can be a wonderful decoration or an eye-catching centrepiece of the room, without spending a lot of money. Nowadays, mirrors are quite affordable and won’t break your bank.

Lights

Lights are not just there to brighten up the space. It has been scientifically proven that they can affect our mood. For example, mood lightning will make us romantic or relaxed, bright lights will energize us and blue lights will make us feel enthusiastic. When you combine the perfect lighting with the rest of the décor, you’ll get the perfect living space. You should choose lights that will complement the design of your home, and believe us, with thousands of options out there, you’ll be able to find the right ones.

There are a few things to consider when it comes to lights. First is the colour. Darker tones close up the space, brighter ones open it up. Second, think about the direction of the light. Do you want to lighten the whole room or just one element, an ornament, the floor, just one corner?

Next is the purpose of the light. Accent lights can make one piece of decoration stand out, ambient lighting will affect the mood of the whole room and task lights can be used on writing tables, cabinets, mirrors etc. And the last thing is the area. Dark colours and lighting will work for bigger rooms, and if you have a smaller room bringing brighter light will make it bigger than it is.

Pillows

If the room needs some touch-ups on colour and texture, pillows are the perfect way to add them. By simply putting a few coloured cushions on your sofa it will look like it’s brand new. Don’t be afraid of colour, start small decorative pillows and then you can upgrade and see what you like and don’t like.

You can choose one primary colour and incorporate it in different ways. Customize your sofa by adding throw pillows that will appeal to the guests. Adding bold colours, like orange, yellow or turquoise, can be aesthetically pleasing if done correctly. Just don’t go over 3 or 4 pillows. Mixing patterns will also do the trick. Choose one primary pattern and 2-to 3 secondary, that will match the colours of the primary one.

Be bold with textures, sizes and shapes, make them fluffy, shagged or beaded. You can even add a personal touch to pillows by customizing them with photos of you, your family or your pet. The opportunities are endless.

To Sum Up

From candle holders to pillows, from art to personal collections, home accessories can give any space more personality and character. They will accent who you are and what are your preferences. Dare to take a chance and be different. Experiment with your style and colour and you may be surprised what you’ve come to like and enjoy.