How to Add Finishing Touches to every Room in your Home

Last updated on March 26th, 2024 at 01:40 pm

How to add finishing touches to every room in your home can vary depending on what a person feels is necessary. But there are a few key items that really say, I am done! Below I am sharing how to finish off the various rooms in your house, one room at a time.

If there is one thing I love when I am decorating a room, it’s when it comes time to add the finishing touches. The little accents and accessories that make it functional as well as welcoming. Then you get that moment when you sit back to take it all in and it’s all finished – WOW! A project complete feels so good.

Sadly, we have about five rooms that all need finishing off after our recent home renovations. We have added another bathroom, bedroom and office in our loft that also needs completed. I always say, make a list for each room and do them one at a time otherwise you can get overwhelmed.

So what finishes off a room? What gives it that final accent that makes it feel complete?

Use my guide for each room below to help you on your way or give you more ideas to finish off your rooms in your home.

HOW TO ADD FINISHING TOUCHES TO A BEDROOM:

The new bedroom in the loft is for my son and whilst he has a bed, wardrobe and dresser it needs accessories to make it cozy. So below I have made a list of things I think that really make a bedroom feel lived in and finished.

Bedside Lamps
Throw cushions on your bedding or in a chair in the corner
A Throw Rug
Curtains or Blinds
Books on a shelf
Personal items like a toy box or a laundry basket

HOW TO ADD FINISHING TOUCHES TO A BATHROOM

A bathroom doesn’t need much but there are home accessories that make it say, a kids bathroom, a girlie bathroom, or a finished bathroom. When upgrading your bathroom suites, it’s all in the details! Remember, it’s those final flourishes that whisper, “This isn’t just any old loo; it’s a slice of paradise right here in our home!” These finishing touches will transform your bog-standard washroom into a bespoke space of relaxation and style. Alongside any major changes you’ve made or planning to make, it’s the little things that will truly make your bathroom stand out. Some items are a necessity and some just make it look pretty. Why not?

Toilet roll holder
Mirror
Soap dish
Bath Mat
Succulent
Candles
Towel Rack

HOW TO ADD FINISHING TOUCHES TO AN OFFICE

Our office has just finished being built so it’s still very empty. It’s a blank canvas waiting for me to play around with and I am so excited. I found some lovely desks on LionsHome if you haven’t heard of them do pop over, they have everything from the big furniture to the little home accessories I am listing here. I already have a wish-list a mile long.

A colorful Pen or Pencil holder
Big Plant
Desk Lamp
Cushions on your office chair or sofa in the corner
Posters on the wall
Coffee Mug to match the color theme
Open desk planner
Colorful peg board
Oversize rug under desk

HOW TO ADD FINISHING TOUCHES TO A KITCHEN

Next to an office, I think the kitchen is my second favorite to finish off. I love food styling and cooking/baking. I also grew up where the kitchen was the heart of the home, we were always gathered in the kitchen. It’s no different now that I have my own kids and my own home.

Utensils holder
Toaster
Coffee Machine
Succulents in the window
Stylish Fruit bowl
Funky Paper Towel rack
Trendy Salt and Pepper Shakers
Typography on the wall
Statement Clock

HOW TO ADD FINISHING TOUCHES TO A LIVING ROOM

The living room was probably the first room we finished off in our house. Mostly because a living room is probably the easiest to finish off without a lot of effort or cost. Once you have your big furniture in like sofas, tv, and coffee tables or ottomans, it’s just about what color and texture of cushions, rugs, and accessories you want in it.

Vibrant Throw cushions
Side Table Lamps
Family Photos on the wall
Three Wick Candles on the fireplace
Faux Vase with flowers
Knickknacks that you like or set the theme and tone of the room
Floor lamp over a chair
Books on the shelf
Magazine holder or Wood holder next to fireplace
Throw Blankets for sofa, chairs, or wooden ladder leaning on wall

HOW TO ADD FINISHING TOUCHES TO HALLWAY

Yes, a bathroom and hallway had to make it to my list. I even put finishing touches on my laundry room, see below. I like that we use every single room in our house daily. I like that each one has a theme and a style to adhere to. The hallway is the first room a person coming into the home will see, so I like it to be tidy, clean and decorated as well. Ours is tiny so we can’t put any sitting benches or umbrella stands in it, but those are always great options.

Fern Plants
Welcome Mat
Photos on the wall
Hallway Console Table with Faux flowers or photo frames
Box for shoes
Coat hooks or rack

HOW TO ADD FINISHING TOUCHES TO A LAUNDRY ROOM

One might never think to decorate the laundry room. It’s usually the dumping ground for most households. We recently did ours and I love how efficient and organized it’s made me on top of it looking the part.

Large glass jars for detergents, wooden pegs, dryer sheets
Chalkboard labels for jars
Succulents and mini plants
Mini clock
Shelf with pull out drying rack
Candles and diffusers to make it smell fresh and clean
Typography on the wall
mini stylish rug in front of sink if you have one
Pull out ironing board
Laundry basket
Baskets for cleaning products underneath the sink

There you have it, most rooms in your house just need a few things here and there to make it feel complete. It’s easy to finish off a room in your home with my quick list to guide you or give you more ideas. Remember to only do it room by room though so you can enjoy each one as you finish it off.

What’s your favorite room to decorate in your house?

This is in collaboration with LionsHome, all opinions are my own and I would definitely recommend their site for more ideas on adding finishing touches in your home.