Slipcovers can both protect furniture from children and allow easy changes to a room's style. Proper wall lighting placement is important, especially around mirrors, and decisions should be made while visualizing the space. A fresh coat of paint or new wall shade can easily transform a room. When designing a space, including various patterns, textures, and contrasts between soft/hard or shiny/muted elements can improve the look. Careful mantle decor balancing is needed around fireplaces to avoid an unbalanced feel. Artwork can tie a room together and provide design inspiration for other decor elements. Pictures should be creatively arranged beyond straight lines using angles or patterns. Replacing cabinet doors, like with glass, is a simple kitchen update