Cute and useful, baskets disguise anything from old newspapers to knitting projects.

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Layer on pillows with one or two common shades, for an effortlessly eclectic look.

For the most impact, group similar colour or size books, then give them some breathing room on your shelves.

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Try an upholstery pattern with a single colour plus white or cream in a space with a lot going on. It will feel airy rather than too busy or heavy.

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Perk up a ledge with plants in a spectrum of holders as well as a shapely watering can (handy, too!).

Use houseplants to add a pop of green and, if blooming, floral tones. Low maintenance picks: geraniums or begonias.

Related: 5 Ways To Beautify Your Home With Plants

Go oversize with art in a double-height space.

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Use simple frames to pull together a group of art with repeated elements.

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Try an unfussy striped rug to complement colours in wall art and other accents.

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It’s decorative without the commitment, because you can change them whenever you like.

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Text: Woman’s Day/Bauer/Additional Reporting: Elizabeth Liew