Whatever style, colours or furnishings you choose for your home, the things that make it really individual and truly ‘yours’ are the home accessories. Picking the accessories that will both complement your décor and reflect your personality is an exciting final stage in any refurbishment project.

1. Finding the Right Finishing Touches
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2. Introduction
 Whatever style, colours or furnishings you choose for your home,
the things that make it really individual and truly ‘yours’ are the
home accessories. Picking the accessories that will both
complement your décor and reflect your personality is an exciting
final stage in any refurbishment project.
 In order to get the best result, ideally you need to allocate part of the
project budget for accessories but you may find that you already
have favourite items which you can incorporate into your new
interior. For example, perhaps you have a favourite picture which
isn’t currently displayed whose colours blend perfectly with the
colour scheme of your newly designed room? An interior design
company experienced in helping clients chooses home accessories
Leicestershire will be able to make suggestions to help you get the
most from your budget.

3. Different types of Home Accessories
Décor
 In living areas, accessories will include artwork, lights, lamps, vases
and cushions and the colours and styles you use can blend with, or
act as a contrast to, your colour scheme. If your style is
contemporary with plain walls and floor, look for lamps and vases
both in toning shades and bright zingy colours. Pile a mix of plain
coloured cushions topped with a few in eye catching patterns onto
your sofas. Metallics are another key trend. So look for metallic
hanging lights, floor lamps, and lamp bases, occasional tables with
metal legs, plant holders, clocks and dramatic wall sculptures.

For a retro scheme, source vintage lights, lamps and posters and
look out for old school desks, small tables or individual chairs at
antique fairs which can be renovated or recovered. If you enjoy
upcycling, you’ll find plenty of ideas in magazines and on the
internet for quirky uses of old furniture, containers, even pianos
made into tables!

4. A Guide to Different Types of Home Decor
Styles:
 It’s not just living areas that benefit from well chosen accessories.
For bathrooms, buy the largest mirror you can afford or use one or
more mirrored cabinets to increase storage. Natural materials can
be introduced through wooden bath racks, towel rails and folding
stools, while wicker baskets in a range of sizes keep clutter under
control. In a period bathroom, antique glass dishes and shaving
equipment make great accessories.
 In a kitchen, open baskets and plain or decorated tins work well for
storage. If your kitchen has a plain, uncluttered colour palette,
arrange matching white or glass vases or planters along the
windowsill for single blooms or herbs. Use a Perspex or white trolley
for additional storage alongside an island unit. Vintage and retro
kitchen utensils and accessories are widely available and your
designer should be able to suggest sources.

5. Conclusion
Whatever the look you want for your home, you’ll find plenty of
choice in accessories. Take your time, enjoy choosing and continue
to look for items to add to the scheme in the future; subtle changes
will keep your interior fresh and vibrant for years to come.

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