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You followed all the design rules in the book, invested in quality materials, and even splurged on designer décor. But why does your room still lack that punch? Chances are you need some personalization. Your design may make the room attractive, but it won’t give you that personal connection with something you truly own. To do that, you need to accessorize. Here are seven accessories that can take your room from drab and impersonal to stylishly cozy.

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Whether it’s contemporary, traditional, casual or eclectic, choosing the right window treatment that is in keeping with the style of the room can do much to enhance the look of the room. After all the trouble you’ve taken to achieve a particular look in every room in your home, don’t stop at the windows.

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In order to feel comfortable in your home living space, decor is an important step in ensuring this happens. You want your home to be a place that you enjoy and are comfortable spending most of your time there, whether you have just bought your place or are renting. Taking the time and money to spend decorating your home is not a top priority, however, if you have to live on a budget. To make your home a more comfortable place to live in will require you to find ways of doing this, even if a strict budget is necessary.

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Have you always wanted a stylish rug or carpet, but couldn’t get one because of your allergies? You’re not alone—a lot of people have to live with various conditions that limit their options for home decorating. But the good news is that it’s all changing. These days, you can find area rugs in a much wider range of materials, many of them completely safe for people with allergies. And if you’re thinking of dull, boring designs, think again—these rugs come in so many designs that you’ll find it hard to choose just one.

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For the past few decades, area rugs have been designed to protect the flooring and add a decorative touch to the home. But for a growing number of designers, they serve a new purpose: to accent existing décor, dramatically changing the look of a room in a single step. In an economy where jazzing up their home is the last thing on most people’s minds, accent rugs offer a great opportunity to get creative without going over budget. If your home looks drab but you can’t afford a makeover, shopping for rugs is definitely your best bet.

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Ask any designer and they’ll tell you the same thing: this season’s must-have piece is an area rug. Think about it: they’re colorful, easy to install, and offer a lot of creative choices. Area rugs have come a long way from their early days as Persian and Oriental pieces. Today, you can find modern, country, contemporary, and classical rugs all designed to suit a different kind of home. If you’re looking for a quick way to liven up your décor, you can’t go wrong with a well-placed area rug or two.

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Most designers agree that neutral colors play a key role in home design. While they don’t always take center stage, they help your main elements stand out and become the room’s focal point. That’s especially true when it comes to area rugs, as they’re often used to enhance your existing theme. White, beige, and brown are some of the most popular colors. But few people consider black an option when they shop for rugs. Some think it’s too dark, others think it’s too strong a shade. But modern design is changing, and many homeowners are discovering the appeal of a black rug in their homes.

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