What do people think when they walk into your home? Are they greeted with an abundance of character and style? Do they feel like they just walked into a glossy magazine spread detailing the uber chic latest trends in home decor? Or is it somewhere in between? Not quite perfect, not quite stylish, just an amalgamation of pieces that don't quite fit together, and if we're being honest, a little underwhelming?

The reality is to boost your home decor, you probably don't need a massive overhaul to pin down the vibe you're going for and get that "wow" moment. You likely just need a few well-curated statement pieces and touchpoints that serve up the feel you want to serve, all while delivering you a home you can feel comfortable in and proud of.

Let's shine a spotlight on those items that can really elevate your home.

A Sofa That Sets The Tone

Your sofa isn't just a place to park yourself to binge-watch the latest Netflix offerings or for the kids to pile on for movie night. It's the heartbeat of your living room. Imagine what the room would be like if you took away your sofa. Not a place you want to be. But while it needs to be functional for your lifestyle, it doesn't need to be boring. Go bold, think jewel tones, velvet, leather, dramatic high back sofas or classic Chesterfields. Leading sofa shops have an array of sofas that are both practical and eye-catching, and provide you with a base from which to build your home decor. Perfect to curl up on, but still the star of the show.

Rugs with Presence

A small, stingy rug makes a room look cold and doesn't give out welcoming vibes. But a large sprawling rug that flows under the sofa and your furniture? Inviting. That's where luxury and statement merge underfoot to deliver you a talking point everyone is focused on. You can opt for a sumptuous deep pile rug that screams out for toes to be buried in its fibres, or you can lay down a statement rug that holds presence on its own like a piece of art adorning your floor.

Lighting That Does More Than Light the Room

Standard light bulbs are fine for practical purposes, but for flair, character building and setting the tone? Not so much. Swap out your boring lighting for statement pieces that turn your home into the star of the show. A dramatic floor lamp arching over your sofa? Amazing. A quirky table lamp in the corner that looks more at home in an art gallery than someone's home? Perfect. Nothing is too much when it comes to impactful lighting; simply tone down everything around it and let the lighting do the talking.

Art That's Not Just Wall Filler

Bare walls feel so unfinished, barren almost and can really impact your home decor stylings and choices. You need your walls to be able to breathe and express themselves, and this is where artwork comes to your rescue. You don't need to remortgage your home to snap up the new Banksy, but you do need to be intentional about the type of artwork you hang on your walls and where you hang it. A wrought iron sculpture above your sofa can do wonders for adding texture to the walls, while a cheeky animal print in a pop culture style can liven up your downstairs loo.

This is a collaborative post.