{"id":679,"date":"2015-10-21T07:00:17","date_gmt":"2015-10-21T11:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?p=679"},"modified":"2015-10-21T07:00:17","modified_gmt":"2015-10-21T11:00:17","slug":"15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life","title":{"rendered":"15 Simple Decorating Tricks to Refresh a Stale Home"},"content":{"rendered":"Updating your home can be a perfect refresher when the seasons change or you\u2019re feeling restless. That might sound like lots of work, but renewing a room doesn\u2019t have to mean completely redecorating.\n\nYou can help your clients give their rooms a new lease on life by making simple, tasteful changes. If you\u2019re very thrifty and creative, you might give their whole house a simple makeover that leaves them happier than ever.\n\nHere are 15 simple ways to update just about any room!\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#1_Wallpaper_one_wall\" >1. Wallpaper one wall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#2_A_gallery_wall\" >2. A gallery wall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#3_Bathroom_accents\" >3. Bathroom accents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#4_Throw_pillows_and_blankets\" >4. Throw pillows and blankets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#5_Patterned_shelves\" >5. Patterned shelves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#6_Painting_but_just_a_little_bit\" >6. Painting (but just a little bit)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#7_New_dishes\" >7. New dishes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#8_Staining_or_painting_old_furniture\" >8. Staining or painting old furniture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#9_New_lighting\" >9. New lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#10_Mirrors\" >10. Mirrors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#11_Get_organized\" >11. Get organized<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#12_New_linens\" >12. New linens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#13_Indoor_plants\" >13. Indoor plants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#14_One_word_rearrange\" >14. One word: rearrange<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#15_Dont_forget_about_the_outside\" >15. Don\u2019t forget about the outside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15-simple-decorating-tricks-to-give-any-room-a-new-lease-on-life\/#Its_all_in_the_details\" >It\u2019s all in the details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Wallpaper_one_wall\"><\/span>1. Wallpaper one wall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Design-Blog-In-Post-130x130-2019-07-22T111807.658.jpg\" alt=\"wall paper of one wall in bedroom interior decorating tricks\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\">\n\nThere are no rules when it comes to wallpaper! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2019\/04\/8-millennial-interior-decorating-job-trends-we-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Papering a single wall<\/a>, part of a wall, or even just cut-out patterns across one surface is a great way to create a statement. If your clients are willing, and as long as it complements existing decor, choose a fun new color or pattern to give the space a quick facelift!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_A_gallery_wall\"><\/span>2. A gallery wall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nTurning one wall into a statement collage is a great way to refresh any room. Your clients might even like this idea in multiple rooms, with each collage portraying different things. In fun frames, create a gallery displaying pictures they\u2019ve taken, places they\u2019ve been, places they\u2019d like to go, family portraits, or even just pictures and quotes they find inspiring.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Bathroom_accents\"><\/span>3. Bathroom accents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nBathrooms have a surprising number of easily updated elements that will change the whole atmosphere. Leave the walls as they are and choose<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2019\/07\/color-consultant-ideas-transform-bathroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> new mats, curtains, towels, and faucet fixtures<\/a> to match or contrast the scheme in a new way. For a more dramatic (but still very simple) change, switch out the old mirror for one with a new shape, different frame, or alternative style.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Throw_pillows_and_blankets\"><\/span>4. Throw pillows and blankets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Design-Blog-In-Post-130x130-2019-07-22T112211.173.jpg\" alt=\"throw blanket in decorative basket for interior decor\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\">\n\nNew throw pillows and throw blankets are a great way to change up a space, but they\u2019re also a great way to get crafty and recycle! Do your clients have an old blanket or set of curtains they don\u2019t need? Show them how to repurpose that spare material into pillow covers for the throw pillows they already have. They\u2019ll give their room a new look without having to spend any money.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Patterned_shelves\"><\/span>5. Patterned shelves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nRemember how we said wallpaper has no rules? Give your client\u2019s office a fun new feel by papering the back panel of their big book shelf! Choose wallpaper in their favorite color or a fun pattern that might be too bold to dedicate a whole wall to. The peek-a-boo effect will give the space a whole new feel.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Painting_but_just_a_little_bit\"><\/span>6. Painting (but just a little bit)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/06\/paint-vs-wallpaper-interior-decorators-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Painting an entire room<\/a> is a big commitment and it might be more time consuming than your clients are prepared for. Help them choose one spot in the room to draw attention to and transform just that part. Depending on the color, that wall will enhance the current color scheme, contrast it, or build an actual scheme in a room that was monotonous before. Are they hesitant to paint the whole wall? Try painting just one half or even angular sections to boost the room\u2019s style.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_New_dishes\"><\/span>7. New dishes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Design-Blog-In-Post-130x130-2019-07-22T112321.295.jpg\" alt=\"new decorative dishware for interior decorating jobs\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\">\n\nAre your clients tired of their same old kitchen with the same chipped dishes they\u2019ve had since college? Help them choose new plates, bowls, glasses, cutlery, and cookware that match the room\u2019s color scheme or contrast surrounding decor in interesting ways. Even something this simple can inject some style into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2016\/09\/1804\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stale kitchen<\/a>.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Staining_or_painting_old_furniture\"><\/span>8. Staining or painting old furniture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nSometimes the space itself is fine but the things filling that space are out of date. Don\u2019t get rid of them! Furniture can use a new lease on life occasionally, just like a room. Try painting or staining some of your client\u2019s older pieces to change the focus and feel of the space. Just make sure that chair isn\u2019t an antique heirloom before you start with the trendy mint colored paint!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_New_lighting\"><\/span>9. New lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/03\/designers-guide-energy-efficient-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lighting<\/a> is a key factor in building an atmosphere. Perhaps your client\u2019s dissatisfaction with their master bedroom comes from the placement and type of light the house came with? Try adjusting the feel of things with a central chandelier that features a softer light than the fluorescent ceiling lighting they\u2019re used to. If that\u2019s too fancy, help them choose a set of lamps with shades that contribute to their current aesthetic.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Mirrors\"><\/span>10. Mirrors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Design-Blog-In-Post-130x130-2019-07-22T112843.800.jpg\" alt=\"mirrors open up a room - dark bedroom mirrors\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\">\n\nNothing helps widen the appearance of a very small room like a nice mirror! Help your clients transform that tiny spare bedroom with a mirror on perpendicular walls to give the illusion of more space. Choose mirrors in angular shapes if the d\u00e9cor is modern or ones with elaborate frames if you\u2019d rather create a vintage feel.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Get_organized\"><\/span>11. Get organized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThis suggestion is a little less exciting but it\u2019s very effective for renewing a room. Remember when we said that the problem might be the stuff and not the room? Too much stuff can take over a perfectly good space. Get out the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/06\/how-to-incorporate-green-design-with-professional-organizing-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> donation boxes<\/a> and convince your clients to pay forward what they no longer need. Organize what\u2019s left to reclaim the space!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_New_linens\"><\/span>12. New linens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThis one sounds simple, but sometimes clients overlook solutions that seem too easy. Particularly if your clients have lived in the home for a very long time, they\u2019re probably in the habit of rotating the same few sets of sheets and duvet cover. Help them change up their style with an array of new linens that look nothing like their old ones!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Indoor_plants\"><\/span>13. Indoor plants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Design-Blog-In-Post-130x130-2019-07-22T113233.811.jpg\" alt=\"tropical indoor plants for the bedroom\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\">\n\nUsing plants and flowers to refresh a room is literally refreshing. Help your clients <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/10\/green-guide-using-plants-home-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">choose indoor plants<\/a> that suit their decor and show them where to put each one so it thrives. Plants bring a little life to any space, so put one or two potted plants wherever your client\u2019s home needs a pick-me-up.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_One_word_rearrange\"><\/span>14. One word: rearrange<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nIt really can be that simple! An entire room can be transformed for the better by rearranging the furniture and decor. This process doesn\u2019t have to be complicated and it doesn\u2019t mean you have to start from scratch. Work with your clients to create a better floorplan and rearrange the things they already have until the whole room looks more like what they want.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Dont_forget_about_the_outside\"><\/span>15. Don\u2019t forget about the outside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nOkay, so your client\u2019s porch isn\u2019t technically a room. That doesn\u2019t mean you should ignore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/04\/diy-outdoor-decor-every-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">decor outside of the house<\/a> while you refresh things! Improve first impression for visitors by helping your clients choose a new porch swing or lounge chair, a unique doormat, and a fresh color to paint the front door.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_all_in_the_details\"><\/span>It\u2019s all in the details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThere are unlimited ways for you to update any room in your client\u2019s home if you\u2019re creative! Pay attention to the small details and don\u2019t overlook their power to change how things look and feel. Even things as small as light switch and outlet covers, the color of the window frame, the type of floor mat, and the frames on your client\u2019s pictures can create major change with a fresh new look!\n\nDo you have any easy decor tricks? Share them with us in a comment!\n<h3 align=\"center\"><em>Like getting your hands dirty? Check out these<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/07\/6-diy-ikea-furniture-hacks-for-an-interior-decorating-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> 6 DIY Ikea furniture hacks<\/a>!<\/em><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On a budget or not interested in renovating? 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