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16 Instant Style Updates For Every Room From $20

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16 Instant Style Updates For Every Room From $20

January 10, 2018

Redecorating your home doesn’t mean having to spend a fortune. Usher in a brand new year by making these small, yet impactful style updates for every room, starting from just $20:

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16 Instant Style Updates For Every Room From $20
LIVING ROOM
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Soft furnishings immediately make a space look and feel more warm and homey, so add a textured rug underfoot and replace old cushion covers. Curate your shelves without spending a fortune simply by rearranging books and bric-a-brac to create a whole new look, tossing old and unwanted items as you go. Accentuate natural light wherever possible, or rethink your current light fixtures – a bold and modern chandelier can instantly brighten up your interior in more ways than one.

Tip: For a trendy look, match rich jewel tones with textured furnishings and brass pieces that add a touch of luxury.

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1. Dexter pendant lamp, $269, from Castlery.
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2. Brass plum window bookend, $65, from Scene Shang.
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3. Hubsch candle holder, $30, from Stylodeco.
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4. Velvet cushions, $65 each, from Singapore Trading Post.
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DINING ROOM
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More than just a place where meals are eaten, your dining area should feel like an extension of your living room, where kith and kin come together to enjoy each other’s company. Take a leaf out of the Danish concept of hygge (pronounced hue-guh), which essentially describes the feeling of cosiness and the simplicity of life’s pleasures, with a bench which highlights that communal vibe and encourages people to linger. Build a tablescape with fresh fruits or flowers in a vessel, and then drape a fuzzy throw or add cushions for a warm, comfy setting.

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5. Oak wood round legs bench, $729, from MUJI.
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6. Fur Fur lilac gray down feather cushion, $168, from Finn Avenue.
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7. Notre Monde birds of paradise tray, $225, from Ethnicraft.
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BALCONY
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Got a small balcony but not sure what to do with it? Besides decking it out with weather-proof seats, create a cosy space for drinks and elbows with space-saving foldable tables or a rail-hung counter. Optimise vertical space with a wall-mounted rack or plant stand, or hang a mirror up, which helps visually enhance the area. If you’re blessed with a larger outdoor space, you can extend your living or dining area into the balcony and increase privacy with some larger planters.

Tip: Low-maintenance astroturf is a great way to add lots of greenery to your home: And it lasts a long time, too!

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8. Quay chair, $395, from King Living.
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9. Mira mirror by Umbra, $129, from HipVan.
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10. SATSUMAS plant stand with five plant pots, $69, from IKEA.
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BEDROOM
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Achieve a better night’s sleep by swapping out faded sheets for fresh ones with hotel-worthy bedlinen and throws, and reducing bedside clutter. Besides throwing things out, look out for a nightstand with drawers or compartments to hide charging cables and other knick-knacks that can be an eyesore. Greenery is still in, so bring the outside in with easy-to-maintain succulents, air-purifying plants such as peace lilies and golden pothos, or a terrarium that’s beautiful to look at.

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11. Dream nightstand, price upon request, from Danish Design Co.
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12. Coitier throw in slate, $129, from Maissone.
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13. Small planter, $19.90, from kikki.K.
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KID'S ROOM
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Boost your child’s imagination and sense of wonder by giving their bedroom or play area an inspiring makeover, whether it’s painting a wall with colourful motifs or putting up practical yet unique wall shelves. Teach them to keep things tidy with stylish storage baskets, and install a cute nightlight to help young ones feel safe and create a soothing atmosphere when it’s time to sleep.

Tip: Inject a sense of fun and adventure into junior’s room with an accent wall. Dulux’s Far Away Places kit, $139.90, features easy-to-use stencils and individual mini roller paints, and comes in eight different designs, such as Treasure Island (featured above).

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14. Seagrass turquoise basket, $109.90, from Deer Industries.
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15. SOLBO table lamp, $19.90, from IKEA.
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16. Velvet star cushion, from $35, from Cuckoo Little Lifestyle Store.
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Text: Elizabeth Liew

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