A house has a limited amount of space, and within that space you need certain items to live. Each room has its own set of unique needs, without which the room would be less functional.
However, on the other hand, a house is also a living environment, and beauty is important in life. You can’t just ignore the artistic aspects of your home in favor of spartan utility. Fortunately, there are a plethora of design options, including various colors, models, sizes, patterns, and shapes, available for even the most functional and common everyday home accessories.
Take for example the trash can. This is probably one of the most basic and common items in your home, and yet it is absolutely necessary, and in fact, you will probably need multiple trash cans in multiple rooms. Instead of being an embarrassing eyesore, though, you can actually make your trash stand out by buying cans that have unique designs or contrasting exotic colors.
In the kitchen, many people will pair stainless steel trash cans with stainless steel utensils and appliances to bring the ambience of the space together. This is a trick that can be used in a variety of spaces throughout the house, and in most rooms simply having all the functional pieces combined will be enough to give the space an attractive look.
The bathroom is one of the best examples of the use of functional accessories as a decorative part of the space. This is because most bathrooms are too small to add many decorative pieces as well. Instead, the wide variety of functional pieces can be mixed, contrasted, and banded together to create the look of the room.
This isn’t just limited to soap dispensers and toothbrush cups. Even the bedding, the towels, the laundry, the rug itself, can all be mixed and matched in color to contribute to the overall appeal of the space.
Another place where you can add beauty to a functional piece is with watches. Whether wall clocks, mantel clocks or small desk clocks, the wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors and patterns allows you to choose something that will do more than tell time, it will act as a centerpiece for the entire room.
Larger pieces are also part of this mix. The coffee tables, the sofas, even the beds with their bedding are important aspects of the rooms in which they reside. By coordinating colors and patterns, you can achieve a built-in effect that will naturally enhance the look of the space.
The most important thing is to never overlook the artistry and beauty that can be found in even the most basic and functional accessory. Just because it’s useful doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful. Be vigilant and coordinate these items with the rest of your décor for a fully rounded decorative effect.