When friends and family enter your space, what do you want that space to say about you?

Perhaps you’re okay with the unvarnished truth, that you’re a slob and you’re not bothered what your surroundings look like as long as it’s warm and there’s room for your five thousand piece jigsaw puzzle.  But we are multi-faceted human beings and the joy of using accent pieces is that you can say a lot about yourself with as little as you wish. As well as allowing you to express yourself and make the most of your space, an accent piece can suit your needs with a practical function, as well as making your chill zone a decorative and relaxing place to be.

Accent pieces compliment your decor

So you have a puzzle table big enough for that five thousand piece jigsaw. That is your accent piece! Surely your hobby matches your taste in decor? Not to profile you … Okay, I’m profiling you. The person who wants to spend their evenings putting a five thousand piece jigsaw together likes the quiet life. You embrace challenges and you’re also very patient. You love a comfy and cosy vibe. Your accent piece, if it hasn’t already, will lead you to burnt orange and mellow brown and big comfy chairs on thick carpets and rugs. By letting your passion guide you in your choice of accent piece, you’ve made yourself a home.

Accent pieces are decorative

Decorative pieces can be anything, from artwork and photos to a living wall courtesy of a display of plants. Your accent piece can liven up your space, show off what you love, and be a talking point and therefore an entryway into the very depths of your soul.

Alternatively, you could just have fun with texture and colour. Faux fur throws or brightly coloured cushions are accent pieces that will give two very different impressions of the same sofa. With accent pieces, you can change the feel of your room to suit each season with very little outlay. That’s how you make accent pieces work for you.

Accent pieces are practical

You need shade, you need privacy, so why not let your curtains, blinds or drapes be your accent piece just by doing what they were going to do anyway?

First, let’s address the elephant in that sentence. Curtains or drapes? It turns out there’s a difference. Drapes are usually made from heavier material and pool on the floor. No, seriously, that’s a drape, not a curtain. So it turns out drapes were made to be accent pieces. Even a plain fabric will make a statement hanging like that. And what better way to insulate yourself on a cold winter’s night than drawing those velvet-red drapes to keep the chill at bay?

Curtains and blinds make an impact as accent pieces too, with patterns and textures galore available. Roman blinds are an accent piece in and of themselves, combining a classic style of blind with a modern fabric and pattern. And your blinds could be quite the talking point if they’re practical but attractive like Duo Vision blinds, or are practical and chic like Allusion blinds. When it comes to accent pieces, blinds will deliver above and beyond.

Accent pieces call for boldness

Accent pieces are an opportunity to experiment. Have you been dreaming of copper-coloured ceilings, all the better to accentuate the glow from your chandeliers? Have you also been stopped in your tracks from living this dream because you fear what the neighbours will say? So maybe you’ll start with some burnt orange cushions, so close to traditional terra cotta, who on earth would kick up a fuss over that? Something shiny then can sneak in, some candlesticks perhaps. How classic. Now that deep purples and blues cover your furnishings, it’s time to bring everything sumptuously together and get that copper ceiling to top it all off.

Accent pieces can bring a room to life, give it a focal point, or lead to a whole new outlet for you to express yourself in your home. It’s time for you to have fun with accent pieces.