Sometimes when we decorate our homes, we focus so much on the big picture that we neglect the little things like extra detail. It’s important to remember, however, that those little details can actually have a major impact on a space by making ordinary things, extraordinary.

Simply put, details allow us to put our stamp on a place. It doesn’t really matter if what you have is old or new－detailing it a bit is a great way to give your home a customized look that fits your personality and style. Here are some ways you can add some detail to your round off your home’s décor.

Top it off with Trim

Trim encompasses several things, including ruffles, nail heads, tassels, piping, pom-poms, and fringe. These little embellishments go a long way and can provide beautiful textures–especially in neutral or monochromatic spaces. Even if your home’s environment is one full of color, trimmings can still push the look of your interior to new heights.

Each, unique in their own way, can add a touch of whimsy, a punch of drama, or something in between. Furthermore, they can be used in many different ways, such as on pillows, window treatments, lampshades, throw blankets, rugs, shower curtains, furniture, and more, making it an easy way to incorporate detail within a space.

For example:

Add a bit of whimsy to an overly sophisticated bedroom, or make kids bedding even more fun by putting pom-poms on a couple of decorative pillows
Make a lampshade shine even brighter by decking it out with some beaded fringe
Use nailhead trim to elevate an upholstered headboard so it becomes the focal point of the room
Tie back drapery with tassels for a boost of sophistication or add mini tassels to the base of Roman shades to give them a customized look
Sew a small bit of ruffle onto the bottom of a shower curtain to give it a feminine touch
Turn a plain table runner into a not-so-plain one by attaching some fringe to the edges
Enhance your seasonal items with festive braided cord
Jazz up a boring bulletin board by gluing a decorative ribbon to it in a crisscross pattern

Pile on the Patterns

Patterns are an easy way to add color and visual interest to a space and can be used just about anywhere. Upholstery, window treatments, bedding, and walls are the most obvious places to use pattern, but it can be used in smaller and unexpected ways as well.

Give your dining room a high-end look simply by upholstering chair backs in a coordinating, patterned fabric. Add interest to your bathroom by hanging a shower curtain in a pattern you love or creating a pattern out of tiles. For a touch of style and added comfort for your feet, lay down an area rug. Jazz up an entryway with a patterned table accented with a coordinating mirror or lamp. Have some bare walls you’d like to fill? Instead of dropping a ton of money on pricy artwork, find some patterned fabric or wallpaper that makes you happy, frame it and hang it.

Some common patterns to consider for your home include:

Paisley: A droplet-shaped vegetable motif of Persian and Indian origin that resembles a twisted teardrop.
Chevron: A zigzag stripe pattern, which can also be described as an inverted V shape.
Damask: A reversible figured fabric of silk, cotton, wool, linen, or synthetic fibers, with a pattern formed by weaving. The fabric is often monochromatic, featuring patterns including flowers and fruit.
Houndstooth: A two-tone pattern characterized by broken checks or abstract four-pointed shapes.
Quatrefoil: A design which resembles a four-leaf clover that has become a popular choice for wallpaper, pillows and window treatments.
Ikat: A pattern that really isn’t a pattern, but rather a weaving and a dyeing of the fabric. Bundles of threads are bound together with a tight wrapping in the desired pattern and then dyed. The threads are then woven into the cloth once the bindings are removed.
Ogee: A pattern that is basically a mirror image of two elongated S shapes, which can sometimes resemble an onion.

Add Appeal with Accessories

How you accessorize your place reflects who you are and what you love. Be sure to add touches of yourself to make the space feel like yours. One of the best ways to put things on display in an interesting way is to create a vignette, which is basically a collection of accessories (trinkets and such) clustered together on a flat surface. Vignettes can be simple or complex, so it’s up to you to decide what items you want to display and how much of it you want to be repeated throughout the space.

Ready to incorporate more details into your home? Be sure to stop by one of our locations when you are. Not only do we have an abundance of fabric and trim, but we also have accessories galore!