Social media, TV makeover shows, glossy magazines and a growing appetite for renovating over moving have got many of us thinking about how we can transform our homes. Whether you’ve moved, you’ve fallen out of love with your interiors, or you’re keen to freshen things up, there are some simple strategies you can try. Here are some easy ways to create stunning rooms using high-impact interior design tips.

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Change the focal point

Changing the focal point of the room is one of the simplest but most effective ways to create a brand-new look and elevate your interiors. You can use this tactic to celebrate different trends and looks or move from one season to the next. Consider the effect of a spectacular vintage mirror or dazzling chandelier in a romantic boudoir or sophisticated dining room, or a cool, contemporary fireplace in a modern living room, for example. 

Choosing one statement piece or design feature will draw your attention to specific parts of the room while overhauling the overall aesthetic. For inspiration, take a look around a fireplace store, furniture showroom or lighting shop, visit vintage and second-hand stores and stalls, read magazines and blog posts and get ideas from places you’ve visited or seen on TV or in movies. 

Celebrate colour

Colour has a transformative effect on the look and feel of our homes. Whether you’re going from beige to vivid blue or bold tones of pink to crisp white, changing the colour of your rooms has an instant impact. Opting for light shades makes rooms look brighter and bigger and it can also have a calming, relaxing effect. Bright colours add personality and energy. You can use colours to dictate the tone and aesthetic of living areas in line with your style preferences and how you use different spaces. You can also be as subtle or audacious as you like. Go big and colour-drench the walls and ceilings or choose vibrant, printed paper, or opt for plainer, more understated walls with coloured accessories. 

Layer your lighting

Layering lighting is a fantastic way to enhance the look of your home but it also gives you flexibility when choosing how to use different spaces. Our homes are multifunctional bases. We use them to work, socialise, spend quality time with loved ones, relax, exercise and enjoy hobbies. Using different types of lighting allows you to adjust the ambience to suit the activity and the vibe you want to create. Bright lights are ideal for working, cooking and doing DIY, while soft lighting is perfect for chilling out, enjoying laid-back dinners with friends and family members and snuggling up on the sofa to watch a film. 

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More and more of us are opting to revamp or renovate our homes. It’s not always easy or cheap to achieve incredible interior design transformations, but you can deliver high-impact results without spending a fortune or devoting all your spare time to DIY. Easy ways to create stunning rooms include changing the focal point, celebrating different uses of colour and layering your lighting.