Have you recently moved into a new home or apartment? Or perhaps you’d like to spruce up your current abode after many months indoors? Between too small spaces, boring beige walls,  or shelves crowded with knick knacks, simple and inexpensive design hacks can breathe new life and excitement into a living space. Here are a few easy tips to make your home sweet home come to life:

1. Wall art
Decorating walls is not about just throwing up a few smiling faces in bleak frames. Try a mix of large canvas pieces, fractals or even gallery boxes. An original art sale can unearth some hidden treasures that may look great on the walls. For the DIYer at heart quilling is a form of art that involves using folded and rolled up pieces of paper to create decorative designs. Stunning designs can be created with just a few rolled up pieces of paper.

2. Paint a statement wall
Also called feature or accent walls, these can really make or break a space. It is not necessary to aim for the boldest or brightest of colors for an accent wall. Instead, and depending on the room or flooring colors, professional designers will often aim for something either tranquil or adventurous (i.e., think blues and greens).

3. Bring on the texture
Adding depth and texture to a room can be a challenge; long haired, mixed fiber, discounted rugs are one way to address adding texture to a room. Choosing a variety of colors and styles also break up the sameness of carpet flooring.

4. Add color with cozy blankets
Everyone loves a nice cozy blanket on a cold day. However, getting customized fleece blankets brings color and a personal touch to any room they are in. In addition, sequin designs that reveal special moments on personal photo blankets add additional flare.

5. Light it up
Every room is not privy to the morning sun, therefore it will need to be brightened up with decorative lamps. Fabulous lamps come in beautiful designs for tables, floor lamps for parties or reading and even double headed (multi-colored)wall sconces.

6. Customizations with family photos
Adding a distinctive touch with family photos is all about personal taste when it comes to choosing frames. Collage poster prints and acrylic mini boxes might be all the rage, but they are not the only options for displaying beloved memories. Keepsake frame designs can be found for every holiday on the calendar, not to mention moving photo frames maximize display without taking up too much space. A handmade quilt or customized blanket with memories from your wedding or baby shower can also add a unique personal touch to your space.

7. Create space with mirrors
The wonderful thing about mirrors is not just that they can create a focal point in a room, but they can also create additional light and the illusion of space in a room. To create this in your room of choice choose either large mirrors strategically placed, or several multi-sized well placed.

8. Throw pillows
Not just for sleepovers anymore, throw pillows make wonderful accents situated on sofas and chairs. With everything from solids, to sequins there is something to choose for every room decor. The fabulous part is that throw pillows also come in a large variety of shapes and sizes. Consequently, the designs for pillows used outdoors can be had in just the same variety and styles.

9. Add greenery
Nothing adds a little flare like plants bursting from the least expected places. Indoor vertical gardens can be used to grow herbs for dinner, plants for healing and much more. Not only that, they take up less space and do double duty as wall decoration. You can also use crafty planter baskets or macrame holders to hang or mount plants from the walls and ceilings.

Transforming a house into a welcoming home may be a challenging task. However, just take a deep breath and review these simple pro design tips to make a blank canvas a warm and cozy family home.