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The minimal, contemporary dining room allows the impressive Manhattan skyline to take center stage.

In the six-year-old boy’s room, a custom window seat with drawer provides even more storage for toys.

This floor mirror helps expand the sense of space in this small dining area and enhances the lovely hanging light fixture over the table. Choosing a mirror color that is similar to wall and/or curtains helps the frame blend with the other elements in the room. If you want a bigger impact, paint the mirror a color that contrasts with other colors in your room.

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that statement stands true. Art, one of the most basic home accessories, is completely subjective. Strong, almost defiant lines of modern abstract art can touch one person, while another can become enthralled by the intricate designs of Russian folk art. The choices are endless as the number of incredibly talented artists continues to grow.

Different elements go into perfecting a stylish room: a defined colour scheme, complementary home accessories, a great lighting fixture, and something on the floor, like rugs and more. There's simply no shortage of choice - from rugs in distinct patterns and textures to more unique options, here are eight fab spaces with striking floor coverings.

Bring the outdoors in This one-of-a-kind area rug looks like a lush backyard, with loads of bright organic colours and grassy feel.

ocated in the heart of Dublin, Style Club Salon was founded in 1961, 47 years ago. This salon was in desperate need of an update and a completely new concept. When the Douglas Wallace Architects were hired for the job, directors Berry Dempsey and Mark Keaveney requested something completely out of the ordinary. They knew that in order to be successful in the fashion business, there is a constant need for innovation.

Located in the heart of Dublin, Style Club Salon was founded in 1961, 47 years ago. This salon was in desperate need of an update and a completely new concept. When the Douglas Wallace Architects were hired for the job, directors Berry Dempsey and Mark Keaveney requested something completely out of the ordinary. They knew that in order to be successful in the fashion business, there is a constant need for innovation.

An unusual mix of patterns and colors are used and rather than clashing, they conform to create a stunning interior.

One of the best home accessories you could ever hope to buy is wall art. Wall art can be a great way to accent a room or display a collection. It’s also a great way to get around the restrictions specific to apartment-dwelling since most won’t let you paint your walls. But never fear…

Quint Essence This is a great example of using a very large, blown-up picture to create the effect of an accent wall. These are typically stretched out pieces of canvas that are adhered to the wall.

Rich blue hues mixed with organic accents like rope-sewn ottomans and a stately raw wood coffee table creates a distinct beach house feel in this living room design.

Updating home accessories and decor is the simplest way to update the overall look of any room in your home. Home accessories, being relatively inexpensive, are an easy way to incorporate changing interior design and home decor trends into your space. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to invest in trends in pieces that can easily be swapped out as they change, rather than investing in large, trendy items. Here are some of this fall’s trendiest home decor items and ideas.

Eclectic Looks This year, eclectic items that are mixed and matched in a single space are extremely trendy. For example, a living room in which this style is used could include a fireplace mantel that features a Buddha head, apothecary jars, tea light candles, a hanging oval mirror and an assortment of African style carved statues. The eclecticism makes the space visually interesting. The great thing about this particular home decor trend is that it can be incorporated into a number of styles. There are dozens of different takes and you simply can’t choose the wrong item when it comes to eclectic looks.

Even deep purple can be sophisticated. Imagine how gorgeous this dining room would be at night lit by the chandelier. The dark purple is such a rich color.