This month at Housebeautiful.com

As I have gone through countless blogs and websites, I have come across article upon article that give great advice on how to give a room the extra oomph you have been looking for. As the most recent article I have found, I love all of these fun tips and plan to implement them in my own home when given the opportunity! To view the complete post, feel free to visit them at http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/decorating-secrets#slide-1 , and even look around and check out more of the articles written that may help turn any space into your space. 

20 Decorating Secrets - By Multiple Authors

1. Pile on the Pillows- One pair of pillows always looks skimpy. Use two pairs, in contrasting patterns, colors, and textures. (photo: Design by Melissa Warner)

2. Buy a Bigger Bed- Small-scale furniture only makes a small bedroom look smaller. Try a high bed and a tall headboard. Your room will grow. (Photo: Design by Melissa Warner)

3. Leave Cabinets Open- An open armoire is more interesting than a closed one. Let people into your secret world! (Photo: Design by Dan Marty)

4. Go Dark- Dark walls do the opposite of what you'd expect: They make a small room feel bigger. (Photo: Design by Kristen Fitzgibbons and Kelli Ford)

5. Wallpaper is Easy- The fastest way to make over sliding closet doors is to wallpaper them. (Photo: Design by Melissa Warner)

6. Large Collections Need Order- Wall brackets can bring order to a large collection or odd shapes. (Photo: Design by Mary Watkins Wood)

7. Use a Real Rug in the Bathroom- Use a rug instead of a bath mat. It was made to withstand a lot more wear than the occasional wet foot. (Photo: Design by Mary Watkins Wood)

8. It's Okay to Skip the Sofa- There's no rule that a living room has to have a sofa. (Photo: Design by Dan Marty)

9. White Works- You'll never get tired of a white living room. (Photo: Design by Vicente Wolf)

10. Mix Styles- A four-poster bed will take the chill out of a modern bedroom. (Photo: Design by Vicente Wolf)

11. Layer Your Lighting- Four lamps are better than two. You need ambient light for mood and direct light for reading. (Photo: Design by Kristen Fitzgibbons)

12. Tuck in Your Throws- Keep your throws under control. Fold them lengthwise, then in half, then tuck them into cushions. (Photo: Design by Kristen Fitzgibbons)

13. Kick Your Traditional Coffee Table to the Curb- The most versatile coffee table you'll ever own is an ottoman topped with a tray. (Photo: Design by Vicente Wolf)

14. Skirted Furniture Finishes a Room- Too many chair and table legs can make a room "nervous." A skirted piece or two will make it feel "grounded." (Photo: Design by Melissa Warner)

15. Gold is Gorgeous- Gold is back in a big way. A few accents will warm up a room, like this classic living room. (Photo: Design by Kristen Fitzgibbons and Kelli Ford)

16. Plants Cheer Up a Lonely Corner- Nothing softens a lonely corner in a big room like a potted tree. (Photo: Design by Dan Marty)

17. Leather Lasts- The most indestructible fabric for dining chairs is leather or vinyl. Especially if you want white. (Photo: Design by Melissa Warner)

18. Switch Up Your Seating- Mix up the seating at your dining table. You wouldn't have eight identical chairs in your living area. (Photo: Design by Vicente Wolf)

19. Don't Forget the Closet Lighting- Love your closets. Paint them, paper them, hang pictures in them to inspire you. And definitely light them. (Photo: Design by Melissa Warner)

20. Refinish Vintage Finds- Don't be afraid to paint a vintage piece. Every piece of furniture can't be brown. (Photo: Design by Dan Marty)