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10 ways to create standout decor

Take inspiration from these striking rooms and play up your decor with cool furnishings and colour.
By Talia Hart
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10 ways to create standout decor

Colourful rooms home decor

Think big

Hang up a dynamic wall mural to add colour and dimension to your interior.

Yellena James In Still Wall Mural, $144, Urban Outfitters.

10 ways to create standout decor

Fresh flowers

Transform a room with a bouquet of florals to suit your mood. Group a few hydrangeas for understated elegance; an arrangement of wildflowers for country charm; and pretty tulips for a simple pop of colour.

10 ways to create standout decorPhoto, Stephani Buchman. Design, Jodie Rosen Design.

Throw back

Add retro coloured pieces, like this light pink filing cabinet, to add interest (and more storage!) to a workspace or living room.

3-drawer filing cabinet, $120, CB2.

10 ways to create standout decor

Rug out

Enhance an otherwise dull dining room with an impactful rug in a bright hue or print.

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10 ways to create standout decorPhoto, Marcus Gleysteen. Design, MGA Architects.

Essential accessories

If your home reflects minimalistic or monochromatic decor, use throw pillows to add a touch of colour and glam to your space.

10 ways to create standout decorPhoto, My Scandinavian Home.

Pretty trim

Drapes are a great way to add colour to a room — but if you're not willing to go all out, look for trimmed curtains for more subtle appeal.

Ombre lace curtain, from $148, Anthropologie.

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10 ways to create standout decor

New linens

Indoors our out, turn your dining space into a visually striking area with an eye-catching table cloth.

Floral tablecloth, from $15, Zara Home.

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10 ways to create standout decor

Statement seating

From a hallway to a bedroom, a colourful seat can create dramatic decor. We love this bright bench designed by Canadian Colleen McGill of My Plum Design.

10 ways to create standout decorPhoto, Virginia MacDonald. Design, McGill Design.

Go for the unexpected

Ditch neutral furnishings and accessories and opt for a brightly coloured bed frame, night stand and interesting objets.

10 ways to create standout decorPhoto, Patrick Cline. Design, Burnham Design.

Colour scheme

Don't be afraid to mix two dominate colours in one space — experiment with furnishing covers and accessories for more seasonal looks.

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