Brighten up your space this winter with these designer-approved tips.
Even a smaller scale piece will work wonders.
They make each of those spaces feel more like a room for living and less like a perfunctory pass-through.

Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Liz Strong
James Ransom, Styling: Jennifer Burno DeCleene
Paint the WallsOr the Ceiling!
Tackle Your Built-Ins
Give your bookshelf a makeover and place your most vibrant books front and center.
Then, weave in some eye-catching sculptural pieces or decor.

Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Elly Poston Cooper
Colorful accessories provide a low-risk change that you could always switch up down the road, she says.
Courtesy of Blair Burton Interiors, by Julie Soefer
Rethink Your Day To Day Textiles

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Credit:James Ransom, Styling: Jennifer Burno DeCleene

Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Styling by Kathleen Varner

Credit:Courtesy of Blair Burton Interiors, by Julie Soefer