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10 ways to dramatically change a room in 1 hour

Be inspired! - by Rebecca Lowrey Boyd
  • 03 Jul 2018

Think you can't make a major difference to your home in one hour? Take inspiration from these stunning spaces and learn how to transform a room in a jiffy. 

mepflug View Profile
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I'm trying to come up with a creative wall treatment for @thewoodhouselodge and revisiting my archive of past projects. 📸@ericmasters . . #ourtruehaven #apartmenttherapy #smmakelifebeautiful #howyouhome #ggathome #mywestelm #uohome #pocketofmyhome #howwedwell #theeverygirlathome #jungalowstyle #sodomino #showmeyourstyled #lonnymag #mydecorvibe #diy #ihavethisthingwithpink

1. In this room, a Moroccan-inspired architectural silhouette was painted to create an allusion of grandeur. Create your own statement wall by drawing on a design and masking off sections with tape.

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Pasquino Suite Osvaldo, home to artist Guendalina Salini's piece " Dove esita l'immagine" , watercolor on veil and mirror.

2. A large-scale fabric artwork looks stunning in this luxury boutique hotel. Achieve a similar look by hanging a large silk scarf on the wall.

designsponge View Profile
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I'm so excited about our new series, The Art of Collecting. (Tag anyone you think has a collection we should feature! @@ ) We're going to be celebrating all sorts of collections in people's homes, starting with @woodlucker and this amazing collection of paper fruit and flora she's created over the years in Minneapolis. Swipe up or check the profile link above for the full piece. Story by @ameliapresents #collections #collectors #dscollections

3. Create interest in a room by hanging a collection on the wall. In this living room, a collection of paper fruit and flora makes a striking display.

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Tuesdays are for tacos and colorful rooms to eat them in. Wouldn't you agree? #shaunaglenndesign #interiordesign #livecolorfully

4. A large rug or piece of fabric takes up a lot of real estate on a wall and can instantly transform a room. Tie the look together by using colours in the rug to decorate the rest of the room.

ays.style View Profile
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Hiii 👋🏼 was de hele dag van huis 😱 eerst naar de markt en dan door naar mama, pas om 19u terug 🙈 echt niks voor mij maar was wel leuk bij mams ♡ nu uitgeteld op de bank 😊 Ik wilde deze foto nog een keer delen. Mensen die zelf ook een Soderhamn bank hebben weten dat dit DE bank is 😜 serieus ik ken geen andere die zo lekker zit. Binnenkort gaat hier wel iets veranderen. En nee de bank blijft 😊 fijne avond mensen, lekker weekend ook. Hoop met een beetje warm weer 🤷‍♀️ #eclectichome #theweekoninstagram #interior #interiorstyling #interiordecor #interiorhome #myhome #myhome2inspire #inspiremeinterior #inspire_me_home_decor #interiors #interiør #interiørmagasinet #interiørinspirasjon #interior_and_living #interiorlovers #interiör #myinterior #vtwonenbijmijthuis #mijnstekinstekmagazine #interior2you #interior123 #mynordicroom #urbanjunglebloggers #jungalowstyle #interior4all #aysushuisstyle

5. A mod design wall is easy to achieve with a giant painted circle. Use a string, nail and pencil to draw the circle on the wall. Add a floating shelf and wall hanging for a layered textural effect.

designsponge View Profile
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Without a doubt this is THE MOST COLORFUL HOME WE HAVE EVER RUN- in 14 years of blogging. Seriously. You have to see this space. It is a giant ode to NEON and I am looooooooooving it. Thank you to Ms. Pink of @quirkandrescue , her partner, sons and their three cats, Caspar, Tommy and Coco for sharing their amazing space with us. Swipe up to see this rainbow celebration of colors in the stories above or click the link in my profile above. Story by @kellikehler Photos by @annastathakiphoto

6. Plates on the wall aren’t anything new, but this mass collection makes a striking impact. The secret is in the colour and presentation. Choose one thing and go big and bold for instant drama.

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Starting the day with a very good wall 🌹moment in #dsfloral via @wildandgrizzly at @thefloristuk

7. If you have an artistic streak (or know someone who does), paint a mural on a brick wall. In this dining room, the oversized roses make a huge style statement.

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Almost everything you see is either preloved or handmade. Most of it comes from Africa and Asia and was given to me or directly purchased from the artist. Nowadays we see a lot of global art in interior design. If you purchase something, please check if it is authentic and not a copy. Ask the seller about the maker and if he was paid a fair share. It makes a piece so much more beautiful. It adds soul to your home. And once you decide it's time for a change, pass it on. ♥️ #printscharming #storywall #authenticliving

8. A collection of tribal art and design objects makes a powerful statement in this living room. Tell a story in your home by grouping thematic elements on the wall.

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The weekend pop up was a blaaast. I'm so grateful for the new people I met and the diehards who support time and time again. My work will now be at @briefassembly in the @unionmarketdc complex everyday from this Saturday to 23 Dec, so make sure to stop by there, too! My first holiday season outside of NY is shaping up quite nicely. Thank you all ☺️❤️

9. A piece of tribal barkcloth can make an eye-catching artwork on a wall. You could also use a large piece of printed fabric.

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More office prettiness from @patreon HQ now up online

10. Displaying multiples of the same object can have a powerful effect on a room. Here, three guitars in different sizes create interest on an otherwise plain wall.

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