5 Decor Accessories Every Living Room Should Have

This summer I moved into my first apartment and was very excited about decorating. Target allowed me to find unique things that fit my personality, without breaking my budget (a pour college students budget). I feel that decorating allows me to express my creative side and lets me create a place of my own. Have you or are you moving into your first apartment or house? Do you need help with decorating ideas or tips? Look no further, I'm here to help you make your decorating experience easier with the help of Target.

I've put together a list of 5 basic things everything room shouldn't go without. Adding these simple things can make your room go from boring to WOW!

1. Throw Pillows:  Pillows are my go to accessory when I want to decorate a room. They are inexpensive and can add to the vibe of your room. These pillows are a part of HGTV Designer's Vern Vips collection that's offered exclusively at Target. He has bold vibrant pillows, that will bring an essence of fun to any room.

2. Curtains: Curtains to add color to a bland wall and can also make a room feel more homey. Depending on what mood you want your room to feel (romantic, eccentric, vibrant...) curtains can enhance that feeling. If you want more of a cosy feeling go for warming colors such as red or orange. If a relaxing feeling is more your style go for lighter cooler colors such as violet or water blue. 

3. Floor Lamp: Floor lamps are great for adding a   change in height. Usually chairs and tables run about the same height and that can get boring. Tall floor lamps are great also because they can stand as a piece of art by themselves. 

4. Large Floor Rug: I believe that a large floor rug is  the most important accessory for a living room. It's the one thing that can really pull a room together and make everything work. If most of your decor is a solid color, go for a patterned rug, it will creates a dramatic focal point for the room. If your curtains, walls or couch is a pattern, stick with a solid color rug. Too many patterns can make your room feel too busy. 

5. Wall Art: Instead of paying tons of money on paint (and not to mention all the time) buy a piece of wall art. It can really change up a room and add more unity. It could range from decorative mirrors or to a quirky painting, whatever fits your style and budget. 

Tip: Your wall art should be no higher than eye level. If your art is to high or low, it creates an awkwardness in the room. 

Stay tuned tomorrow when I talk about how to decorate your house for the holidays fast!




***DISCLAIMER: I am not affiliated with target. This blog was for a class assignment. ***