One of the biggest challenges of being a homeowner is decorating. You obviously want everything to look good, but this formulaic strategy can quickly make your home dull and derivative.

Read on for some quirky decorating ideas to make your house stand out.

1. Don’t Be Afraid of Smaller Decorations

Many homeowners feel the need to focus solely on larger decorations to stand out: a coffee table, couch, TV, centerpieces, or large plants. This strategy works, but you shouldn’t forget about the smaller decorations.

People understand that too many smaller decorations can quickly overwhelm a space, but swearing off these decorations is not effective either.

A small, more personal decoration on your coffee table or shelf won’t drown your space—instead, it gives it a little bit of character and charm, even if the decoration itself is more quirky.

For example, if you love video games, you can get a small figurine of your favorite character and put it on a shelf. It will surely stand out and make an impression without becoming the sole focus of your home décor.

2. Consider Art

Every home needs art to make it stand out and pop, but too much art can quickly make each piece fade into the background.

To truly add character to your home, you need some more off-the-wall art that people can’t find elsewhere. Instead of buying art from the big home goods stores, consider supporting local artists.

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In addition to the subject matter itself, you must also know how to display it. For example, properly displaying an animal sculpture in your home differs from how you might set up decorative ceramic vases. It’s crucial to consider an art piece’s impact on the immediate space and how varying orientations affect the viewer.  

3. Don’t Neglect the Smaller Rooms

Some areas that people often forget about are the smaller rooms, such as the bathroom or dining area. People tend to focus on the kitchen, the living room, and the entryway, but guests don’t isolate themselves in these rooms. Instead, they check out the entire home, especially the bathrooms.

Don’t forget to bring a little character into these rooms as well. They don’t require much, but a little splash of color or art here and there can do wonders for the feel of your home. Once you address each space, your home will stand out in everyone’s minds.

Make your house stand out with these quirky decorating ideas, and soon everyone will be modeling their home off yours. Of course, some decorations will work better than others, but ultimately, the idea is that you need to make your home reflect who you are. White walls and standard decorations won’t do that, but these quirkier decoration ideas will.