25 terrific decorating tips

We asked you to let us in on your favourite decorating tricks and you responded with so many great ideas that we just had to share a few. Here we’ve compiled the expertise of our readers into a list of 25 easy tips and tricks that anyone can use to reinvigorate their home.

1 I love the mix and match of copper and steel cookware in this gorgeous kitchen. Some people get hung up on having matching sets, but…cookware can be eclectic while being cohesive with the overall design. -Nicole

2 Don’t be afraid of colour. I think paint does an amazing job at making the room. –Marlene

3 Display what you love; you can never go wrong. –Greer

4 Place fresh fruit or vegetables in a bowl. You can make it classic - citrus in a glass bowl; or complement any decor depending on the bowl you use; and it’s a great way to inject colour in a room. I’ve allergies to most flowers - this beats using fake ones! –Mary

5 I like a fake fur throw somewhere in the living room available to curl up with. I usually have one on the side of the easy chair.  –Lorraine

6 Lots of natural light and an abundance of earthy design materials. –Rodika

7 Make the most of what you have, instead of faking a large, open space, opt to make [a small space] as cosy and inviting as possible. Whether it’s warm colours, soft lighting, or a reading corner (in my case, I chose to showcase my bookshelf and cozy chair), the key is to make your space a place you can’t wait to come home to. –Stephanie

8 I use the rule of threes - when adding colour to a room, it should be repeated at least three times to create unity in the design. That can be original artwork plus throw pillows plus a vase on the mantel, for example. –Emily B

9 I use mirrors to make rooms look larger and brighter. –Colin

10 The easiest decorating tip I can think of is to declutter. Don’t let stuff build up around the house. Put it away! Make sure to have a lot of storage space in your house. When you run out of storage space then it would be time to go through everything and either throw unessesary items out or donate them to a charitable organization. –Trish