1. Change the evening light. Move a lamp to the place you actually sit, or try a shade that softens the light. A room often needs a better pool of light before it needs a new piece of furniture.
2. Bring in a deeper textile. Plum, moss green and midnight blue sit comfortably beside many neutral sofas. Check the cover size and care instructions, and choose a texture you will enjoy touching.
3. Give one picture a proper frame. A postcard, a small print or a photograph can become a focal point when the frame has enough presence. It need not be large or expensive.
4. Make space for a curious object. Choose something you like looking at and give it a clear place among your books. Resist filling the rest of the shelf simply because there is room.
5. Gather the everyday things. A small box or tray gives rings, loose keys and keepsakes a home. Practical objects are part of the atmosphere too.
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