How to Transform Your Interior with a 'Wow' Effect: 6 Tips from Home Stagers

Update your home without major renovations, add individuality and comfort — this is not magic or a dream, but a reality. Home stagers Svetlana Izotova and Irina Kulikova from the studio 'Home Staging with Love' share secrets on how to turn ordinary space into a vibrant interior.

Play with Accents

Combining bright details with a neutral base is a simple way to add dynamics to an interior. For example, choose a sofa or armchair in a saturated color that will stand out against light walls and floor. Complement it with decorative pillows, paintings, or a rug in a similar palette.

Design: Irina Kartun

Refresh Doors and Trim

Sometimes it's enough to update small details to transform the atmosphere. Paint doors in a modern shade — for example, graphite or olive — and replace trim with contrasting or harmonizing with the floor.

Design: Olga Kripunova

Change Lighting

Modern fixtures can dramatically change the atmosphere. Install ceiling chandeliers with an interesting design, table lamps with soft light, or stylish floor lamps. Lighting helps highlight textures, accents, and create cozy zones.

Design: Valeriya Makarevich

Decorate with Statement Pieces

Sculptures, large vases, paintings, and unusual decor items add individuality. Focus on minimal or vintage style decor to emphasize character. Place items in key spots: on a dresser, shelf, or coffee table.

Design: Julia Gorlova

Pay Attention to Video: Accent Wall

Highlight one wall using paint, decorative panels, or wallpaper in a colorful palette. This can be the wall behind the headboard in the bedroom, behind the sofa in the living room, or near the dining table. An accent adds depth and individuality without requiring large investments.

Design: Anastasia Zarqua

Add Living Plants

Greenery in the interior makes the space vibrant. Choose large plants (monstera or ficus) or create compositions from tiny succulents. For a winter mood, try branches of evergreen or eucalyptus that fill the home with a pleasant aroma.

More life hacks to quickly and budget-friendly transform your space — in our longread.

Photo on cover: Projects by Valeriya Makarevich and Anastasia Zarqua.