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One Foolproof Way to add va-va–voom to any room

Room feeling flat? Here’s how to add a little instant energy
One Foolproof Way to add va-va–voom to any room | Home Beautiful Magazine AustraliaDerek Swalwell

If you’re looking for a pick-me up in a room you’ve decorated but feel needs something more, add one furniture item in a contrasting style.

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Move your mind away from the style you have decorated your room with and choose a statement piece to include in the mix. 

This can be as simple as bringing in a piece from another room – the juxtaposition of a contrasting style will pop in the room and add interest.

This is also a great way to include your favourite piece in a room it’s been otherwise banished from.

One Foolproof Way to add va-va–voom to any room | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
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Make a statement with a distinctly art deco piece like this bench seat in an all-white airy entrance.

One Foolproof Way to add va-va–voom to any room | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Chris Warnes)

Bring a sharply upholstered bedhead into a rustic bedroom setting.

One Foolproof Way to add va-va–voom to any room | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
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Hang an industrial lamp in a classically decorated bedroom.

One Foolproof Way to add va-va–voom to any room | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
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A classic Eames lounge chair holds court in a Hamptons style study, whilst a brace of Eames moulded dining chairs with Eiffel base speak volumes around the dining table in the background.

One Foolproof Way to add va-va–voom to any room | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
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Eames will always make a statement – here the moulded plastic chair sports dowel legs to tie back to rustic timber accessories. 

One Foolproof Way to add va-va–voom to any room | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Derek Swalwell)

A colourful and contemporary kids room gets a lift with a vintage tub chair, tufted with bright buttons.

For more inspiration, click here.

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