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30 Stunning Ways People Decorated Their Homes That May Inspire You To Do The Same (New Pics)
Interview With Expert
Now that holiday decorations are being slowly packed away, our homes might feel a little lackluster. And having to spend so much time staring at the same four walls during the winter months can get monotonous. This inevitably starts to impact our mood and makes time spent inside less enjoyable than it has to be.
If your surroundings are starting to feel a little dull and depressing, Bored Panda is coming to the rescue with the whole list of home decorating ideas. It’s full of gorgeous makeovers that are guaranteed to inspire you to freshen up your space. Scroll down to find them, and make sure to upvote the ones that catch your eye the most.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out a conversation with Lori Miller, owner of LGC Interior Design, who kindly agreed to share a few extra ideas on how to refresh our homes for the new year.
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#1
My Family And I Live In One Room That We Rent. We Don’t Have A Lot Of Money, But We’re Able To Put Together This Play Corner For My Son
Lady Lestrange 11 months ago
Even with limited resources, you managed to put up a beautiful play corner. Absolutely amazing.
Still Going 11 months ago
People's imagination and creativity never fail to amaze me. What a lovely, cozy, sweet little space for your son!
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#2
Before & After
Still Going 11 months ago
Even if they hadn't done anything else, the two dogs would've gotten my upvote! But the room does look much more lived-in and welcoming.
#3
I Stopped By My Neighborhood Market To Pick Up A Few Things, And Made An Impulse Purchase
A study has found that it takes just about 12 months to become bored of your space after moving in. 41% of respondents who participated in this research said that they felt tired of their homes after a year of living in them.
Decorations, layout and location were the main factors responsible for such a feeling, with furniture and appliances also appearing on the list. 22% of renters even admitted to being scared of buying their own home because they might get tired of it.
#4
Stairs Refresh With Tile
#5
Hope Our Tiny Brooklyn Bathroom Renovation Under The Stairs Belongs Here
Balbina Rap 11 months ago
No picture from "before time" to compare with. These are two pictures of two different sides of bathroom, so...
Outgraygeous 11 months ago
Oh! I missed that. I thought it was rearranged but I see it now. Thanks!
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#6
Bedroom Makeover
“When you spend so long in one place, it’s easy to become tired of the same thing,” agreed Ryan Prince, CEO and founder of UNCLE, who also commissioned the survey.
“Having an escape within the space you live is so important, not only for your well-being but also to reduce the possibilities of becoming bored with where you live.”
#7
Before And After: Awkward Living Room Space
Lady Lestrange 11 months ago
I can sit there all-day long. Maybe working remotely, or reading a book.
Still Going 11 months ago
Not a huge fan of this furniture, but it fits well with the tall, skinny window. This space needed airy pieces.
#8
Side Table I Made
#9
Kitchen Makeover
Charlotte 11 months ago
Expensive to change, I can understand why they left the appliances a
Load More Replies...Lori Miller, owner of LGC Interior Design, tells Bored Panda that when we follow the trends and colors of the year, we tend to grow tired of our homes quicker.
“Seeing the same thing day after day becomes monotonous. Selecting the larger purchases that are designed for 20 or even 30 years in trendy color or with trendy materials quickly gets tiring. Think kitchens for example.”
#10
Recently Painted Our House And Decided To Go For Red Doors!
Michael Largey 11 months ago
No colors anymore. I want them to turn black
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#11
Posted On The Cj Subreddit Threatening To Paint These. Got Sincere Advice To Paint Walls And Update Hardware. So I Did
#12
This Is Probably Not Everyone’s Style But I Wanted To Lean Into The Vintage Aspects Of My Home!
Roni Stone 11 months ago
I love this! Big fan of vintage kitchens with lots of white and open cupboards.
Christian Golden 11 months ago
Love it! I lived down the hill from the HOLLYWOOD sign and had a kitchen like this.
Instead of chasing trends, Miller advises going for a well-thought-out design supplemented with classic basics. “The basics are set ahead of the trends so they remain fresh long after the market saturation. With a well-done background, simple changes keep things exciting,” she says.
#13
Did A Doodle Wall For Daughter's Bedroom
itsmykayak 11 months ago
The jellyfish looks a little worried. Probably because the mouse is giving side eye. This is very cute.
#14
Finally Added A Light Fixture To The Entryway!
#15
Added So Much Light To Our Entryway With A Glass Insert In Our Front Door!
Jane Hower 10 months ago
Beautiful, but not safe if the glass can be broken. Easy entry for thieves and worse.
Bored of their homes, nearly 1 in 10 adults would like to redecorate their spaces as often as every month. If you’re one of them and are looking to refresh your space for the new year, Miller suggests that changing wall colors with wallpaper or paint and adding new pillows or rugs can update a home without any major renovations.
“Window treatments can also update a look but may also be an upscale cost depending on what you choose,” she added.
#16
Before; After. I Like The 30s
Smeghead Tribble Down Under 11 months ago
Very pretty, but I prefer the ''before''. I just like rooms that are full of light.
Still Going 11 months ago
Agree 100%! Plus, I loved the colors. The "after" looks great, just not really my style.
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 11 months ago
I'd prefer to spend an afternoon in the top room, but an evening in the bottom one.
Auntriarch 11 months ago
The before picture looks like it smells of overly sweet air freshener. However the after looks like mine, so I am bound to prefer it, except I have Wedgewood blue walls and mine is about a quarter the size
#17
Reading Nook Before And After
Still Going 11 months ago
Nice, but it still looks incomplete; too much extra space on the bookshelves! 📚
#18
Thoughts On My Flat
Indeed, sprucing up your walls can be a noninvasive, budget-friendly and fairly easy way to add interest to your space. Adding wall art can be another option for those who aren’t in the mood to pick up a paintbrush or get hands sticky with wallpaper. Curating and hanging framed paintings, photos, and illustrations that match your style to a gallery wall adds interest, depth and texture. Besides, it’s easy to update by swapping them out whenever you grow tired of them.
#19
Never Have Been A Fan Of The Beige Movement!!
Disgruntled Panda 11 months ago
He looks like he's posing for his school photos! Still the bestest boy tho
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#20
My Curated Maximalist Art Studio (Aka The Granny Cranny)
R.k. White 11 months ago
Logged in just to tell you how awesome this is!! All the creativity, hard work, and love that went into those creations makes your little corner the happiest corner on Earth! ❤️
Still Going 11 months ago
That's my favorite part! I have a tiny doorway in my bedroom, and I make up stories about visitors for my granddaughter. 🐁
Load More Replies... CD Mills 11 months ago
This is much too much. Almost all of them are pretty and look very well done, but that is SO visually distracting. I'm not sure I could relax in this room. This photo should be placed in the Dictionary next to, "Too Much". Yikes!
Oddly Me 11 months ago
I'm opposite of you. I love ll the color, and visual stimulation. I think it looks cozy.
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#21
We’re Removing The Current Floor And Look What Was Up Under It!
As Miller already mentioned, floors can also use some accessories. When they are left bare, it can create the feeling of emptiness and blandness. If you want a cozy space but you have dull floors with zero interest, add a rug. For a more eclectic, bohemian look, you can even consider layering them.
#22
Corner Of The Garage Is Now My Cozy Office
#23
Bathroom Makeover Under $1500
rebecca hull 11 months ago
The toilet didn't change, nor the shower, tiles, or light fixture New vanity is a couple hundred Those ceiling tiles are actually like $2/sqft, I'm looking at similar ones for my basement reno. Basically, they repainted, hung a new mirror over a bolt-in pre-made vanity, dropped a small new fixture off the existing light circuit, and brought in an IKEA storage cube that honestly may have been relocated from elsewhere in the house. Oh and the new rug.
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No One Has Ever Accused Me Of Being A Minimalist
Still Going 11 months ago
Oh my...blankets, vintage tins, pottery - has someone been reading my "idea" book?
“Keeping backgrounds neutral and adding your personal items or things that make you happy can keep your home from getting boring. I believe in elegant touches of whimsy,” Miller concludes.
#25
Day & Night Living Room
#26
Added Box Molding, Chair Rail, And Wall Paper To The New Nursery! First And Last Time I Try This For A While 😅
Dee Rutherford 11 months ago
Me neither, but you have to an accept where they were installed. I’d just stick a chair or something over that area.
Load More Replies... Stephanie York 11 months ago
The color you picked for the lower half is perfect for the wallpaper.
#27
I Usually Put 3 Or 4 Rolls Up There. Husband Did It Today And I Kinda Love It?
Featherytoad 11 months ago
Always scan the tp situation before you sit down.
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Was The Copper Tub Too Much?
#29
Renovating Decisions
Robert Trebor 11 months ago
People add the color. Ask your guests to wear bright clothing.
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Panda McPandaface 11 months ago
So? Why can't you have a rug in a dining room?
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#30
Came Cross A House With Two-Tone Flooring, What Do People Think?
Boop the Snoot. Pound the Paw. 11 months ago
IDK why, but it reminds me of those time lapse areal photos of huge highway systems and the cars are all blurred as they are speeding past. That, or warp speed on the M. Falcon.
#31
Fml Them Toddlers Have A Better Kitchen Than I Do
#32
The Before, The After. Took Us About A Year And A Half
#33
Baby Girl's Nursery On A Budget!
#34
My House In Minnesota
#35
We Just Hit Floor Gold
#36
I Did My Best, But My Friends Said It’s Kind Of Basic/Cheap Looking. What Should I Do To Improve?
Auntriarch 11 months ago
It looks neither cheap nor basic. A little too symmetrical for my taste, but I think it looks smart yet comfortable.
highwaycrossingfrog 11 months ago
TV is far too high. They've sacrificed practicality for symmetry, which is a big mistake
#37
Redid The Tiny Kitchen Counter To Build A Bar
Huddo's sister 11 months ago
Is the lampshade one of those wicker plates that would go under paper plates in the 90s?
#38
Made A Few Cost Friendly Updates To Our Ugly Bathroom
Nicole Weymann 11 months ago
I liked the tiles on the floor as well as the tiles on the wall - too bad they didn't match at all in style.
highwaycrossingfrog 11 months ago
Smart to add a shelving unit around the existing pedestal sink. Looks better and adds storage at the same time
#39
I Re-Decorated My Half Bath…
#40
Bought A House And Turned It Into An Instagram Post
#41
My Halloween Decor This Year!
trollingergirl 11 months ago
So nice. i've never seen a still life with a tin watering can. Very cool, and autumny vibes.
#42
Before And After
#43
Guest Bathroom
Nicole Weymann 11 months ago
My thought exactly. Golden "highlights" make nearly everything look tacky and cheap to me, and the wannabe Barbie wallpaper does NOT help.
Load More Replies... Cee Cee 11 months ago
Oh no. Far too busy and looks cheap especially the mouldings and accessories.
Disgruntled Panda 11 months ago
I know it's probably flakes of gold leaf pn the molding under the sink, but nect to a toilet it looks, well, "unfortunate"
Featherytoad 11 months ago
OG, now I can't unsee it. It looks like someone had explosive diarrhea and wasn't able to sit down fast enough.
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#45
Wanted To Show Off My Pink Home Decorating
SweetCheesySpaghetti 11 months ago
This is lovely. And nothing like Pepto.
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#46
Y’all Loved And Hated My Last House, So…
#47
How Do I Make This More “Home” And Less Show Room?
#48
My Home Office Is Finally Feeling Complete! What Do You Think?
#49
Need Something?
#50
Can’t Wait To Unwind Here After A Long Day Of Work!! I Just Feel Something Is Missing
YakFactory 11 months ago
Is it too perfect and colour co-ordinated. It needs something cosy and personal, perhaps a bit of clutter. Just suggestions.
Nicole Weymann 11 months ago
I could live with colour co-ordinated, if there actually WAS any colour. The current "grey everything" trend is not to my liking. Put some colour either on the walls or on the furniture!
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#51
Room Update
#52
Trying To Make The Perfect Guest Bathroom. Am I Missing Anything?
highwaycrossingfrog 11 months ago
What more does a bathroom need than Dude Wipes, artwork of monsters, and a large dagger?
#53
I Feel Like I Want To Give Up And Hire An Interior Decorator! Suggestions On How To Make This Entryway Better
Featherytoad 11 months ago
What are those things on either side of the mirror? I would start with getting rid of those.
Mother of Dragons 11 months ago
Bigger mirror, maybe a couple bougie hooks for keys/coat, or some cubbies on the bottom shelf to make it more functional. It really just depends on what else you have in the space that is out of camera sight.
#54
Breakfast Nook. Thoughts?
#55
Dopamine Office
Winter 11 months ago
It's rather... "nothing"? If that's an office, I'd call in sick! Honestly, it's a flimsy, wishy-washy bit of curtain, the corner of something blue (somewhat scratched!) that could be anything from a table top to a tall boy, and three nondescript vases! Where's the "Office" in this picture? I can't see one...
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Princess Possum 11 months ago
I'm terribly jealous of people who are able to have so many houseplants and keep them alive! They add so much to these rooms. My outdoor plants do great, but I've even neglected indoor succulents to death.
justme 11 months ago
Same! Plus I'm limited on what I can bring inside because of the cats.
Load More Replies... CD Mills 11 months ago (edited)
I appreciate how imaginative people can be. We moved to a new ranch and the neighbors invited us over to their place. Their boss had an old circular cement water storage tank refurbished and turned it into an outdoor kitchen. The walls were about seven ft tall and it was about fifteen ft across. They built a circular, peaked roof and they put in a door. They had a fridge, a stove, cabinets, counters, and built-in benches curving around the other side that also had storage underneath. It was a cool space.
Princess Possum 11 months ago
I'm terribly jealous of people who are able to have so many houseplants and keep them alive! They add so much to these rooms. My outdoor plants do great, but I've even neglected indoor succulents to death.
justme 11 months ago
Same! Plus I'm limited on what I can bring inside because of the cats.
Load More Replies... CD Mills 11 months ago (edited)
I appreciate how imaginative people can be. We moved to a new ranch and the neighbors invited us over to their place. Their boss had an old circular cement water storage tank refurbished and turned it into an outdoor kitchen. The walls were about seven ft tall and it was about fifteen ft across. They built a circular, peaked roof and they put in a door. They had a fridge, a stove, cabinets, counters, and built-in benches curving around the other side that also had storage underneath. It was a cool space.
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