Home Decor

Home decorations are what create the individuality of a space. They help you set up a cosy nook in your lounge, and craft eye-catching first impressions. Home decor items, from wall art and vases, candles and diffusers, to cushions and throws, make a space more homely and inviting.

Temple & Webster has an extensive range of house decor that delivers throughout Australia. For home decorating ideas, our blog is a hub of inspiration for interior decor trends, and even provides hot tips on the different ways to hang wall art, beautiful ways to arrange cushions, and fun tricks for setting up a guest room.

What is considered home decor?

Home decor covers a broad range of items that can adorn and enhance a home. They’re usually smaller items that can be easily moved around, and effortlessly replaced when you fancy an upgrade or a change. For example, clocks, wall art, cushions, blankets, candles, vases, coffee trays, mirrors and plants are all decor.

How do I decorate with house decor?

Follow your intuition, and look at what inspires you. Pinterest is a great resource for visual inspiration. Consider sticking to the same colour family to create a cohesive look throughout your home, while avoiding too much repetition.

When it comes to styling home decor items, try contrasting textures - e.g. shiny and matte vases - and a range of heights and scale. Asymmetrical shapes are casual, whereas symmetry offers a more formal impression. Leave some spaces bare to avoid clutter - this is key to creating a relaxing space that you love.

How can I make my house beautiful?

Happily, beauty is subjective, so the best advice is to choose the interior decor that appeals to you. Select a colour family, so that if you’re on a budget and decorating your home over a longer period of time it’s easier to seamlessly add to the decor that you already have. Artwork is key to adding life and beauty to a space.

What are the best home decor items?

Wall art works wonders for your home decor. It adds depth and personality, and can be placed in any room in the home. However, there are no rules! Your home decoration can be minimal or maximal, neutrals or colours, light or dark. Play with texture - glass adds polish, and matte accents feel more rustic, while textiles instantly add warmth. Mirrors are a great idea for bringing in light and a sense of space. Most importantly, choose what you love.

What to avoid when decorating?

Trends come and go, and they’re a great way to refresh and update your space, but you only need to tap into them if you happen to like them. Larger scale or bulkier items are best suited to generous spaces, while more streamlined decor is a better fit for smaller rooms. 

Avoid clutter by being deliberate with your choices, and consider functionality as well as form; multi-purpose items like diffusers and storage baskets give you good value, and help cut down on excess if you don’t have space for it.

Try not to be too matchy-matchy when decorating as it’s likely to date more quickly. Trust your gut!