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5 Easy Tips to Beautify Your House on a Budget

A quick guide on how to design your bedroom, living room, and every other room in your home.

Updated on

September 18, 2019

Living room lighting — Lighting is the most crucial aspect of decorating a room. PHOTO | FILE

Decorating a home can present countless challenges, especially to first-timers with little information on the latest home decor trends and ideas in Kenya.

To help you out, we have prepared a quick guide on how to design your bedroom, sitting / living room, bathroom and every other room in your home.

1. Classic theme

One of the hottest home decor trends in Kenya today is the classic theme. What is old in the 1970s or 1980s will give your home the much-needed facelift this year.

Out-of-date tables, chairs and fabrics are now finding their way into the trendiest home décor stores in the country. You need to get out there and explore items that best suit your house.

2. Architectural lighting

Lighting is quickly becoming a major component of home decoration, with lighting companies introducing bespoke architectural lighting systems into the market.

Hanging lights in the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom are increasingly being used by many homeowners to get a more contemporary look for their homes.

In addition, some homeowners are using metallic paint on ceilings to further improve their homes.

3. Murals and coverings

One of the popular decor ideas for homes with large walls is the use of murals and coverings instead of paint to enhance the look of a room while increasing its comfort.

New York skyline penthouse wall mural. — New York skyline penthouse mural. PHOTO | COURTESY

Murals can easily be moved from one house to another – making them valuable decor ideas for living room among tenants who often change houses.

Thanks to the recent environmental conservation awareness campaigns, many homeowners are now seeking decoration accessories made of eco-friendly materials.

As such, there is a substantial increase in the number of stores offering items made of biodegradable materials – from wall hangings to carpets.

4. Colours

In terms of colours, playful colours such as orange, brown and red are being used for outdoor furniture and décor while neutral colours are being used for interior décor to give homes a more sophisticated look.

5. Open floor plan

The use of open floor plans is also gaining currency among homeowners in many parts of the world as it gives rooms – especially kitchens – an elegant look.

Do you have other inspiring home decor ideas in Kenya that we can add to this list? Please contact us to be part of our initiative to make our homes better and more colourful.