5 pieces to boost your style

If you think your place is feeling a bit ‘meh’ but you don’t have the cash to splash on a total revamp (thanks heaps, Christmas), we have a bit of good news – just one piece can be all you need to amp your interior style. Whether it’s a bold piece of art or an upside-down pot plant, try one of these easy styling ideas on for size…

A big piece of art

Few things have the power to add impact as quickly and cheaply as art. Buy a poster and pop it in a lightweight frame (trip to IKEA, anyone?) for a budget-friendly way to dress up your walls or invest a bit of extra dough on a ready-to-hang canvas.

Shop: 1. Bally Sandalettes Vintage Poster 2. Ipenema Ready To Hang Canvas Art 3. Cactus Photographic Artwork

A statement rug

Ever heard the saying that the rug maketh the room? Well, it’s true. Colourful, printed floor rugs can transform the mood your space and give it that ‘wow’ factor. They’re also super useful for defining the different areas of your home.

Shop: 1. Aquamarine Hand-Tufted Wool Rug 2. Black & Ivory Flat Weave Wool Rug 3. Ball And Stitch Multi Colour Rug

A hanging plant

Bring the outdoors in with plants that freshen the air and make a gorgeous, subtle statement. Want to bring your greenery into 2017? Skip the traditional planter and hang it from the ceiling – extra points for upside down pots, which will get your guests talking.

Shop: 1. Macrame Plant Hangers 2. Ceramic Sky Planter 3. Hanging Pot Plant Holder

An unexpected clock

It might not be the biggest piece in your home, but it’s definitely one people look to a lot. Give your tick-tocker some personality by choosing an offbeat number that tells time but doubles as wall art #likeaboss.

Shop: 1. Cow Clock With Wagging Tail 2. Geo Desk Clock 3. London Clock Company Sputnik Wall Clock

A lighting fixture

Swapping out a light fixture is a relatively fuss-free and easy-on-the-wallet upgrade. From sculptural pendants to lights made from recycled scotch glasses, there are no shortage of styles to having you looking at your space in a new light.