15 Decorating Tips That Moonlight as Song Lyrics
Want great advice on updating your home? Just turn on the radio for instant inspiration
Here we were thinking that Michael Jackson was more concerned with dancing than design; that Aerosmith was more concerned with the world of rock than the world of renovation. As it turns out, (subconsciously, or not) they may have actually sang some of the best pieces of decorating advice out there.
We dipped into the tracks of some of our favourite artists and bands, and look what we found! And if we’ve missed any great songs about decorating, we’d love you to tell us in the comments section.
We dipped into the tracks of some of our favourite artists and bands, and look what we found! And if we’ve missed any great songs about decorating, we’d love you to tell us in the comments section.
What they said: “Break Down the Walls”
Who said it: Youth of Today
Why we agree: Tearing down a wall can be the gateway to endless possibilities. Planning permission permitting, a knocked-down wall can provide the feeling of more space, increase connections within the home and provide a better flow between indoors and outdoors.
Who said it: Youth of Today
Why we agree: Tearing down a wall can be the gateway to endless possibilities. Planning permission permitting, a knocked-down wall can provide the feeling of more space, increase connections within the home and provide a better flow between indoors and outdoors.
What they said: “Black velvet, if you please”
Who said it: Alannah Myles in Black Velvet
Why we agree: Used sparingly, and appropriately, velvet can add a strong sense of luxurious comfort to your room. Give a tired dressing table chair a glamorous update by upholstering it with velvet. Team with a couple of matching cushions on the bed for instant hotel-style.
Who said it: Alannah Myles in Black Velvet
Why we agree: Used sparingly, and appropriately, velvet can add a strong sense of luxurious comfort to your room. Give a tired dressing table chair a glamorous update by upholstering it with velvet. Team with a couple of matching cushions on the bed for instant hotel-style.
What they said: “If it makes you happy, it can’t be that bad”
Who said it: Sheryl Crow in If it Makes you Happy
Why we agree: Here at Houzz, we celebrate all decorating updates that break the rules. Wallpaper in the kitchen. Check. Red and pink colour pairings. Check. Don’t be tied to every other person’s design conventions, we say. If you love it, you can live in it.
Who said it: Sheryl Crow in If it Makes you Happy
Why we agree: Here at Houzz, we celebrate all decorating updates that break the rules. Wallpaper in the kitchen. Check. Red and pink colour pairings. Check. Don’t be tied to every other person’s design conventions, we say. If you love it, you can live in it.
What they said: “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”
Who said it: Cyndi Lauper
Why we agree: This is one for parents of teenage girls. Above all, teenagers just want to have fun, and that doesn’t mean their scheme has to covered in disco balls. Whether they’re into fairytales or far-out schemes, keep the base neutral. You can then add personality with colourful accessories, rugs, bed linen and funky furniture for them and their mates.
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Who said it: Cyndi Lauper
Why we agree: This is one for parents of teenage girls. Above all, teenagers just want to have fun, and that doesn’t mean their scheme has to covered in disco balls. Whether they’re into fairytales or far-out schemes, keep the base neutral. You can then add personality with colourful accessories, rugs, bed linen and funky furniture for them and their mates.
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What they said: “It don’t matter if you’re black or white”
Who said it: Michael Jackson in Black or White
Why we agree: As the next scheme shows, a space encased in black is just as right as this room painted white.
Who said it: Michael Jackson in Black or White
Why we agree: As the next scheme shows, a space encased in black is just as right as this room painted white.
I’ll hand over to Coco Chanel who said: “Women think of all colours except the absence of colour. I have said that black has it all. White, too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.”
What they said: “The magic spell you cast / This is la vie en rose”
Who said it: Louis Armstrong in La Vie en Rose
Why we agree: There’s something about a bedroom sprinkled in dozens of roses that conjures up the cosy feeling of English hospitality and charm.
Who said it: Louis Armstrong in La Vie en Rose
Why we agree: There’s something about a bedroom sprinkled in dozens of roses that conjures up the cosy feeling of English hospitality and charm.
What they said: “Do Something Different”
Who said it: Brave Combo
Why we agree: Dare to be different in your home. Your home can be a true extension of your personality if you let it. We love this playful scheme. Why walk down the stairs when you can slliiiiiiiiiiiiide?
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Who said it: Brave Combo
Why we agree: Dare to be different in your home. Your home can be a true extension of your personality if you let it. We love this playful scheme. Why walk down the stairs when you can slliiiiiiiiiiiiide?
Check out more spaces that proudly praise silliness
What they said: “Electrical banana / Is gonna be a sudden craze”
Who said it: Donovan in Mellow Yellow
Why we agree: There’s no doubt in my mind why we see so many yellow-infused schemes here at Houzz. Traditionally, the colour yellow has been associated with everything from wisdom to nobility. Nowadays, above all, it’s associated with bright happy schemes that mirror the great Australian sunshine.
Who said it: Donovan in Mellow Yellow
Why we agree: There’s no doubt in my mind why we see so many yellow-infused schemes here at Houzz. Traditionally, the colour yellow has been associated with everything from wisdom to nobility. Nowadays, above all, it’s associated with bright happy schemes that mirror the great Australian sunshine.
What they said: “Ebony and Ivory live together in perfect harmony”
Who said it: Stevie Wonder in Ebony and Ivory
Why we agree: This elegant mix of painted and natural floorboard stairs says it all.
Who said it: Stevie Wonder in Ebony and Ivory
Why we agree: This elegant mix of painted and natural floorboard stairs says it all.
What they said: “Because maybe, you’re gonna be the one that saves me / And after all, you’re my wonderwall”
Who said it: Oasis in Wonderwall
Why we agree: From adding a mural and mounting photo frames, to painting an accent wall or hanging feature wallpaper, a show-stopping wall can turn your room from drab to fab. This fantasy wallpaper certainly puts the wonder in ‘wonderwall’ for us.
Who said it: Oasis in Wonderwall
Why we agree: From adding a mural and mounting photo frames, to painting an accent wall or hanging feature wallpaper, a show-stopping wall can turn your room from drab to fab. This fantasy wallpaper certainly puts the wonder in ‘wonderwall’ for us.
What they said: “Let It Be”
Who said it: The Beatles
Why we agree: Many homeowners are faced with a pressure to update a traditional space to suit the contemporary homeowner. But before you start painting the beams or carpeting the floors, we have another suggestion: embrace your home’s heritage and let its natural beauty shine.
Who said it: The Beatles
Why we agree: Many homeowners are faced with a pressure to update a traditional space to suit the contemporary homeowner. But before you start painting the beams or carpeting the floors, we have another suggestion: embrace your home’s heritage and let its natural beauty shine.
What they said: “Kill Your Television”
Who said it: Ned’s Atomic Dustbin
Why we agree: More and more people are focusing their family rooms on … wait for it … family! They are doing away with the TV altogether or finding clever ways to camouflage it. We love this television cunningly disguised as a mirror – it turns into a TV as soon as you switch it on and guests are none the wiser when it’s not on.
Who said it: Ned’s Atomic Dustbin
Why we agree: More and more people are focusing their family rooms on … wait for it … family! They are doing away with the TV altogether or finding clever ways to camouflage it. We love this television cunningly disguised as a mirror – it turns into a TV as soon as you switch it on and guests are none the wiser when it’s not on.
What they said: “Pink, it was love at first sight”
Who said it: Aerosmith in “Pink”
Why we agree: Because we’ve seen this beautiful guest bedroom and think it’s utterly charming.
Who said it: Aerosmith in “Pink”
Why we agree: Because we’ve seen this beautiful guest bedroom and think it’s utterly charming.
What they said: “Green is the Colour”
Who said it: Pink Floyd
Why we agree: Celery, mint, avocado, lettuce – whatever your leafy shade, it’s sure to add a fresh feel to your scheme.
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Have you had a lightning bulb moment from a song lyric? Let us know about the songs that inspire you on a daily basis in the comments section below.
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Who said it: Pink Floyd
Why we agree: Celery, mint, avocado, lettuce – whatever your leafy shade, it’s sure to add a fresh feel to your scheme.
TELL US
Have you had a lightning bulb moment from a song lyric? Let us know about the songs that inspire you on a daily basis in the comments section below.
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Who said it: The Rolling Stones
Why we agree: We all know the power of the black dress, the black book, the black box. The black accent wall can pack just as strong a punch. This room combines the recent trend of gloss accents and dark hues; painting the ceilings a shiny black. Bring in a couple of standout pieces of matching furniture, or upholstery, to pull the scheme together.
Be inspired by these painted black ceilings