5 Ways to Effortless Decorating Style

While I am away on an adventure sailing the high seas, (more on that later in the week) I thought I would share a little styling fun with you today by sharing my 5 favorite ways to add effortless decorating style to a room that anyone can do in an instant – no DIY skills or tools needed.

No. 1:  S.Pellegrino Bottle a.k.a  “The Pellegrino Trio”

The idea for this post all started with the iconic S. Pellegrino bottle that you see in many kitchen, bar, or picnic decorating magazine photos.

Look through any decorating magazine and you are sure to see not just one bottle showing up in the pages, but are more likely to see what I have dubbed the “The Pellegrino Trio”  It is when 3 of the classic green bottles of sparkling natural mineral water with the light blue labels show up on kitchen counters, bar carts, or picnic baskets in dreamy Pinterest photos.

The bottles are stylish, hip, modern classics that make any room look instantly chic. Italian design at its best – simple classic style – love it!  Just place one or more on your counter, on your bar, or just about anywhere in your home and you have created style – effortlessly.

No. 2: The Cylindrical Clear Glass Vase

Clear glass vases have always been around, but I credit Pottery Barn with making them hip. Whether you simply stuff flowers in them, candles, apples, lemons, pinecones, holiday ornaments, or just about anything – your rooms will look like you have been decorating all day.

No. 3:  The Throw Blanket

I am not a big throw pillow person because I think they are just for show. They add color and pattern to a room, but in reality they add no function. They just end up on the floor when people sit on your sofa or chair because they get in the way.

On the other hand, a throw blanket casually draped over a chair, sofa, or bed adds color and interest while being useful. Just think how comforting it is when you want to snuggle with a bowl of popcorn while watching your favorite movie or when draping one over your shoulders when you are at your desk late at night trying to make a deadline.

No. 4:  The Wall Oversized Clock

I collect white faced clocks with black Roman numerals and place them in all rooms of my house, but when they are oversized they are a bit unexpected because of the scale. They are classic and add the right amount of drama and character to a room, plus you will never again be asked, Does anyone know what time is is?

No. 5:  White Dinnerware & Dishes

White dishes are the classic tried and true staple that you can grab any time with confidence because you know it will go with everything  – the food as well as not fight with a room’s color scheme or décor.    I also like that you can mix and match all styles of white dishes – plain, round, square, embossed, etc. to expand on the number of place settings you need. The will all go together seamlessly.

I use all of these items and you have seen them appear in my posts time and time again.  They are my all time favorites ways to easily raise the style meter in any room.

One of the best parts of adding them to your home is that is does not matter if you get them at the thrift store, Walmart, or a high end store. They are all classic  in design and  come with many different price tags that you will use and enjoy for a long time.

Image credits:  S.Pellegrino // Pottery Barn // Unknown //Southern Hospitality // I Heart Organizing  // Restoration Hardware // William Sonoma

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