A few weeks ago, I moved across town into an expansive townhouse with two of my best friends as roommates. The kicker though? I went from a modest 1,012-square-feet apartment to a (what I feel is) whopping 2,200.  Let’s just say we have some room to fill.  But since we’re all on reasonable budgets and keep reminding ourselves that this isn’t our “Forever Home,” we’re not making any drastic plans for the space.  

The fun part about all of this though, is the challenge to piece together a stylish home that still has that curated personal touch…without doing too much damage to our budding bank accounts.  Luckily I stare at a lot of gorgeous interiors all day to cull five easy home decor ideas to make our home have that designer feel. I’ve also been taking lots of notes on perfecting the art of the shelfie and styling a designer coffee table. 

As you’ll see in the slideshow above, it’s very doable to do it all without breaking the bank.  By focusing on five easy styling projects, we’ll be well on our way to completing our new abode, and just in time for us to host my birthday dinner!  Click on the image above to see my go-to resources for pulling it all together.  Cheers, Kat

Ottomans, poufs and garden stools are quite the rage among design influencers, and for good reason.  It can be agreed that these small-scale decor accents effortlessly build visual interest in any room, and with obtainable price tags, they’re nestling into warm, inviting living spaces everywhere. The possibilities are truly endless in a myriad of colors, shapes, sizes and textures as they offer added surface area for styled vignettes and additional, unexpected seating.  But maybe the greatest part about it all?  You can transition the piece to another room when you’re craving an easy refresh.  And since we’re always looking for pieces that are just as stylish as they are functional, decorative ottomans, floor poufs and stools quickly earn a spot at the top of all of our home decor wish lists. 

These small-scale design accents aren’t necessarily new to our scene. As you may remember, the two Cecil Poufs spotted in MKR’s One Room Challenge 2015 Final Reveal (pictured above) really stole the show, and proved that floor poufs pack a punch that’s anything but small.  Once considered mostly a bohemian decor accent, floor poufs and the like can now be found in many contemporary rooms with smart details and styles that are anything but beatnik.  

What do you think about incorporating these imaginative pieces in your home?  Quite the perfect way to feather your nest, don’t you think?  Click through the slideshow above to find design and styling inspiration, along with our favorite finds!  Cheers, Kat

P.S. For more interiors inspiration, pin along with us. xo