How to create a cohesive look in your home

After months of grey skies and winter layers, many of us turn to spring as a fresh start, not just for our closets but also for our living spaces. But while adding a few new pillows or swapping out wall art might seem easy, pulling a room together takes more than good taste.  

Picture this: You've spent the whole weekend decorating and rearranging your home, choosing pieces based on the season's colours and textures. Everything should look good, but for some reason, nothing seems cohesive.  

According to Lee-Ann Lacroix, lead designer and founder of Lee-Ann Lacroix, Interiors by Design, there are a few common pitfalls that can make a space feel more chaotic than cozy. The good news? A few small changes and a CAA Membership can make a big difference. 

Too much of everything, all at once  

A major design mistake? Lack of cohesion. Throwing together too many different styles or colours can leave a room feeling busy and cluttered. First, “focus on decluttering your home,” says Lacroix. Then, choose two or three complementary tones and repeat them across the space, from rugs and curtains to artwork and accessories. This will ensure your home is still unique, fun and organized.  

Work on lighting 

The next step to creating a cohesive home is to control the lighting. Bad lighting can always ruin the mood, no matter how beautiful your decor is. Poor or uneven lighting can make a room feel small, cluttered and cold. The fix? Layer it. Combine overhead lights with table lamps, wall sconces or even soft LED strips to create depth. If your home gets natural light, even better, ditch the heavy curtain and let the sunshine in.   

Mind the flow 

Sometimes a room feels off, and you can't put your finger on why. The Issue might be the flow, how we move through space matters, especially in our homes. Furniture should feel intentional and not like it was squeezed in as an afterthought. Make sure there is enough space to walk, sit and live comfortably. When in doubt, less is more.  

Even out the furniture 

Sometimes, we get so caught up in buying cute furniture that we forget to consider size and how it fits the rest of our space. But proportion matters. Your furniture should suit the room it's in. This helps everything feel intentional, like you thoughtfully designed the space instead of clicking “add to cart” at midnight.  

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Texture brings it all together

A common oversight in home design is forgetting about texture. Even if your colours are cohesive and your layout is just right, a room can fall flat without depth. Mix materials like wood, linen, metal, or woven fabrics to bring life to your space. Throw in a plush rug, and texture creates warmth without clatter. 

Anchor the room  

A statement piece is one of the best ways to finish a space. Pick something that ties the room together and adds a splash of colour or personality.  It could be a bowl of fruit, art, or even an interesting plant. Lacroix recommends buying quality artificial plants if you don't have a green thumb. A statement piece doesn't need to be in the center to make a statement; it just needs to feel you.  

Save more with CAA 

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One of these savings includes picking a statement piece and other decor items from Bouclair and saving an extra 5 per cent in-store and online.   

And if you find yourself needing help picking a colour for your walls, CAA Members save 25 per cent on regular-priced Dulux Paints and earn 3 per cent in CAA Dollars. So, you can refresh your walls and get rewarded. After all, a well-designed home isn't about perfection; it's about creating a space that reflects you.