Home Decor Items That Looks Great in ANY Space
Have you heard the quote from William Morris, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful?” This sentiment guided me through decluttering our previous home and styling our new one. Over time, and with many different homes, I’ve found some really good tried and true pieces. Here, I’m sharing my favorite home decor items that look great in almost any space AND how I use them.
I focus on decor that I truly love or really need and have found that there are certain pieces I use again and again. This has made it easy to transition homes or makeover different rooms without buying a whole bunch of unnecessary stuff.
Essential Decor Items
- Cream & Black Moroccan Style Rug – I’ve used this in a bedroom and a living room, it was a neutral show stopper in both spaces
- Black Porcelain Colora Table Vase – you will find this beauty on many of my shelves. It’s soft matte finish looks stunning on kitchen shelves and bookcases alike
- Large Wicker Basket – If I could clone a basket, it would be this one. I’ve used this rounded woven basket as a shoe organizer in the entryway, a laundry basket in the bedroom, and a place to keep living room throw blankets
- Acacia Wood Stool – Oh how I love this stool. Seriously, this beauty has pulled it’s weight time and again. I’ve used it as a plant stand, end table, and of course, as extra seating when needed.
- ZZ Plant – I’m a sucker for plants with structure and this one adds height just when I need it.
- Mudcloth Pillow (similar) – There are so many versions of this bold and neutral throw pillow around my house, from couches to accent chairs and once, even in a cozy reading corner
- Wood Tray – A totally underestimated piece of decor! A good wood tray is functional and also helps things looking tidy. I use it on coffee tables, on longer console tables to sort of gather up the decor, and of course when serving
- Wood Frame – A true powerhouse, a light wood frame adds warmth. I have many of these layered around the house, frames on bookcases, little walls, and shelving
- Black and White Woven Blanket – In a world of living rooms that often feel flat, a good woven black and white throw blanket adds both texture and contrast – a dynamic duo!
These items create really dynamic spaces and move past some of the Outdated Home Decor Trends we might find ourselves in. Let’s take a close look at each one
Decor Styling Ideas
If there was a game called “bring one home decor item with you on an island”, it might just be Black Mud Cloth Pillows for me!
I am always shuffling them around to enjoy them in different spaces, from our entryway bench to our family room accent chair. Providing contrast and texture, I’m convinced these are needed in any pillow collection.
Plants might be an obvious home decor choice for me, I need one (or a dozen) in every single room. But one of my most favorites is the ZZ Plant. Not only is it extremely easy to care for, it does well in various lighting.
The ZZ plant also provides some much needed height. I often use it to “fill” a blank space like next to our TV or the front door.
Final Thoughts on Essential Decor Items
I hope this list of my favorite home decor items helps you create a good foundation for styling your home. You do not need a ton of stuff and don’t need to just keep buying things. A solid core of intentional decor pieces goes a long way! If you’re looking to dig into more than just decorating, check out my list of Favorite House Projects for some update inspiration.
