7 Daring Design Ideas To Try

For serious drama, paint your walls, ceiling and even built-ins the same color — and we don’t mean white! The moody hue here, Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball, is a perfect match for the sofa.

(Room design by Annette Tatum Design.)

Rethink your gallery wall and swap family photos for your initials in different sizes and fonts. These letters come from craft stores; the pom-pom one is a DIY.

(Room design by Kaleidoscope Living.)

Take an unexpected approach to lighting and hang three different pendants at varying heights. Choose shades in the same color or material for a cohesive look; these are all woven bamboo from IKEA.

(Room design by JLV Creative.)

Give your bed some extra attention and install a headboard that’s as much a wall treatment as it is a piece of furniture. Find extra-wide and extra-tall options at Article and Wayfair.

(Room design by Alison Damonte.)

Your most precious appliance deserves a facelift — and peel-and-stick wallpaper is an easy, nonpermanent way to do it. Remove the fridge’s handles, then cut the paper to size, leaving a little extra to wrap around the edges.

(Room design by Megan Zietz.)

Give a plain piece of furniture serious character by painting on architectural details like arches or trim. It’s a smart way to upgrade inexpensive finds, like these IKEA wardrobes.

(Room design by Hayley Stuart.)