Interior design tricks that'll make your home happier

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Ever wondered how interior designers manage to make a house feel like a home?  If you strive to create that wonderful vibe of easy living, with comfort permeating every room, read on as we're going to spill some of the secrets.

Some of them are so simple you'll wonder why you hadn't thought of it yourself. Others will have you nodding sagely and thinking that's clever!. Regardless, the end result will be you feeling refreshed and ready to take on a home improvement revamp. Don't panic that you have to throw all your current belongings out as you'll soon see that it's all a case of keeping the right items in the right place. 

Let's get to it!

1. Mix old and new furniture and accessories

2. Fill the space with items that tell a story

3. Use neutral tones on larger pieces of furniture

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4. Use lighting well to showcase things you love the most

5. Embrace white as it oozes refreshing vibes

6. Include things that speak of your values or heritage

7. Think outside the box when it comes to displaying things you love

8. Use mirrors to create a larger, elongated space

9. Customise your furniture choices with cushions

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10. Don't be afraid to let rooms look a little more 'lived in'

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11. Make the most of natural sunlight and its recharging properties

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12. Be eclectic! You don't need everything to come from a matching set

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13. Enjoy creating conversational layouts

14. Opt for colours that truly represent you and how you want your home to feel

15. Purge anything that has bad memories or connotations attached to it

16. Experiment with textures and natural materials

17. Get an organisational system in place

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18. Bring the outdoors in with happy plants or flowers

We know we focused on living rooms here but these tips can be applied to every room in the house! Don't you feel more homely already?

For more home décor tips, take a look at this Ideabook: See How Clever People Decorate Their Narrow Hallways.

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