Whether it’s a favorite movie, fond memory or even a festive scent, there are some things in life that always bring a smile to your face. Experience that same feeling in your home by incorporating pieces with a touch of kitsch and whimsy in your design scheme, such as colorful accent furniture, throw pillows with funky patterns, and playful wall art or sculptural pieces.

How can I make my home design more fun?

When shopping for fun furniture and home decor, there aren’t any specific requirements for pieces. In most cases, you’ll know right away that a piece of art or decor makes you happy. If you want to incorporate quirky home decor that has a personal touch, start by thinking about things that make you happy. For example, if you are an animal lover, consider a statue of your favorite animal or a colorful photo of wildlife. Love sports? An area rug with your team’s logo may be a perfect fit for the game room. Is travel your thing? Look to bring a taste of the tropics back to your home in the Midwest.

There’s something that can add some fun to every room in your house. Consider these ideas for your bedroom, living room and beyond.

Humorous Pillow Talk

Is your bedroom décor a little too serious? Don’t be afraid to make a big, bold change with an animated new focal piece. For instance, you can liven up your neutral décor with a whimsical and dramatic headboard. You can bring a chic flair to your bedroom with a bold black and white chevron patterned upholstered headboard. It’s surprisingly versatile. Pair it with stark white bedding and grey walls for a fun, yet sophisticated look; or choose equally exciting bed linens and pillows, perhaps in a bright color such as yellow, for an eclectic look.

Want to add some light-hearted romance to your room? How about a sculptural piece featuring kissing penguins or elephants, or a sitting cat and dog. These cute pieces will add playful passion to your room, and they are great for adding visual interest to a bookshelf or other bedroom display.

Laughing in Your Living Spaces

In your living spaces, including your living room, family room and even dining space, you can liven up your décor with fanciful accent pieces and home décor. There are many styles that may make you snicker, in the best kind of way. Whether it’s a playful accent piece that jokes and jives with your living room furniture, or unlikely artwork that somehow works with your room and enlivens your design, these pieces are as unique as your style and as personal as your sense of humor.

• Accent on the Chair - It’s in the name, accent chairs are meant to add emphasis to your space, and you are likely to smile when you sit on a chair in your favorite shade—from happy yellows to beautiful blues. A funky pattern can also add your unique personality to your space. Choose from eye-catching geometric patterns that will transform your space—and maybe even your solemn state of mind—or opt for a floral pattern that will bring a traditional brightness into your room.
• Artsy Work – There’s perhaps no easier way to add your personality to your space than through artwork, and it’s easy to choose sculptural pieces and other tabletop decor that will add a humorous and light vibe to your space. Look for anything brings a twinkle to your eye, whether it’s something as silly as a flying pig sculpture to liven up your home office space, or something subtler, yet well-suited to you. A vase in an unusual shape like a palm leaf can bring a touch of the tropics that will warm up your room, reminding you of a favorite vacation. A table lamp made with a sinuous curved metal on the base can light up your room with a traditional, yet whimsical feel.
• If Walls Could Laugh – Forget talking, these walls will be laughing out loud when you hang whimsical wall art in your space. Many of the pieces we love feature the creatures we also love. Brightly colored cows against a clear blue sky? It’s a great conversation piece for your kitchen, or you can use it to bring a comical accent in a kid’s room. Three’s company with wall art featuring three birds that are designed in a grey scale coloration with the addition of colorful dots that add a charming look to this piece of art. This piece of wall art would look cute hanging on its own or mixed into a gallery art wall. These are just a couple of playful examples. From pop art to three-dimensional wall art, choose colors, objects and patterns that will bring a smile to your face every day.
• Cut a Rug – A lively and well-placed rug will make you want to do a happy dance every time you enter your living or family room. Choose from bright colors and soft textures to make your eyes and feet happy.

Bright and Bold Colors

Colors have a huge impact on mood, and bright colors such as yellow and orange can bring a fun flair to your room, yet be surprisingly versatile and easy to incorporate. For instance, bright yellow throw pillows might be just the thing to take your grey walls and neutral sofa out of the safe zone and into a light and creative place. Complete the room with yellow accents in an area rug and a painting with some yellow tones, and you’ll have a light, bright and balanced room.

If warm colors aren’t your vibe, you can create a similar effect with any of your favorite vivid hues. Bright greens can certainly liven up your room, and even jewel tones like teal and plum can bring a pop of pleasure to your space.

There are many things in life that must be taken seriously. Design doesn’t have to be one of them. Have fun in your own home with whimsical and humorous home accessories and décor, and you’ll be loving the place where you live.