Have you ever found yourself looking around your home and thinking that it’s missing something? Have you been unable to identify just what that something is? Sometimes even after rearranging all the furniture, adding a new shade of paint, and doing a deep clean it can feel like a room is incomplete, and chances are that what is missing is a couple of pieces of decor. Picking out the right accents for your home can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. If you follow these easy tips, you’ll find that finding that missing piece for your home can be quite easy!

Accessorize in Layers

Sometimes what is missing from a room’s decor is a sense of substance, and that can be rectified by accessorizing in layers. What this means is choosing something with depth, that has different angles or features that really capture the eye. This can be something like an antique lantern, where every facet of it holds interest. 

Another great choice for accessorizing in layers is a terrarium. While the beautiful glass container is the first thing noticed, terrariums also house beautiful scenes or landscapes in miniature which can be admired from every angle. A terrarium can immediately add a sense of substance to a room and brighten it up, as well! 

If you fancy yourself a green thumb, consider getting a live terrarium. If you worry about your ability to keep plants alive, a preserved moss terrarium just might be the thing. Two fish & me has a large selection of preserved moss terrariums that are easy to assemble and gorgeous to look at. With Christmas just around the corner, consider their “Blitzen” DIY terrarium kit, which will invoke a seasonal sense of cozy joy. 

Add Your Own Personality To a Room

Sometimes what’s missing from a room can be a sense of personality. It’s easy to fill a room with things we like, but what about things that represent what we love and believe in? Adding a personal touch to a living room or kitchen can be the decision that ties everything else in the room together. There’s no restrictions on what this kind of decor can be – a wall hanging, a plant, a vase, a figurine – it can be anything!

Clay and Kiln has beautiful, earthy ceramics that evoke a rustic feeling and would look lovely anywhere in the home, such as their handmade decorative ceramic vase with double handles. A vase like this might resonate with those that are very calm and down-to-earth, and adding it to the home could bring a sense of both satisfaction and completion.  

Don’t Be Afraid to Go With the Classics

It’s easy to shy away from the classics of home decor for fear of it being overdone, but the truth is that if done right, classic features can do a wonderful job of making your home feel like a home. Paintings, vases, and candles are considered classics and all of them are a perfectly fine choice for an accent piece of decor. 

Mia Liang is a professional West Australian Oil painter whose works of inanimate objects bring a feeling of quiet joy to the viewer. One of her pieces, such as Red Flowering Gum, could make the perfect final accent piece to a living room or bedroom. 

It’s Okay to Mix Colours

It’s a popular misconception that mixing colours when doing home decor is a big mistake. This isn’t necessarily true – if done right, mixing and matching colours can draw just the right amount of attention without looking too garish or overdone. 

You can choose almost anything for a burst of colour – candles, vases, throws. Cushions are a popular choice for this, too, and a cushion cover like the tea towel cover from VintyHQ not only introduces some colours to a room, but also a delightful vintage element. 

Experiment Until You Find What’s Missing

There’s no right answer when it comes to searching for the best decor accents for your home, so it might take a try or two until you find that perfect piece. Following these tips can help make the search easier for you, narrowing down your choices until you discover that perfect item.