Does the new year have you redecorating a room in your home? Perhaps you have a room that you decorated years ago, but it just never seemed finished. There are many tried and true strategies that designers use to give rooms a balanced and completed look, and most are easy to incorporate into your space. Polish off your unfinished room with these 12 steps.

1. Dress the walls. It’s probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of decorating your interiors, and with good reason. Wall art, including paintings, prints and photos, make a huge impression in your room. You can make a dramatic statement with a single large framed piece hung above your sofa, or add personality and pizazz to your space with a gallery wall featuring your carefully curated collection of artwork. Landscapes or portraits. Bright colors or black and white. Florals or geometric prints. There are so many options to enhance your design style, from traditional to modern. Also consider adding interest to your space by hanging clocks, mirrors or metallic wall art in your empty interiors. And like a good wardrobe, don’t be afraid to switch pieces out for the seasons! Goodbye, winterscape. Hello, sunset at the lake!

2. Unroll style with an area rug. The walls aren’t the only surface in a room that calls for artwork. Dress your hardwood, vinyl or tile floors with an area rug. You can even layer an area rug on carpet or on top of a larger area rug. Area rugs not only bring your favorite style into a room (think traditional Oriental styles to bold geometric motifs), but they also have a way of grounding a room and creating balance in your space. In your living room, you should choose an area rug that’s large enough to fit at least the front two feet of your sofa, loveseat and/or chairs, creating a cohesive seating area that everyone will gravitate towards.

3. Set the mood with lighting. There’s an often-overlooked element in your room that has a great effect on the overall appearance, as well as the mood of the room. Lighting! Help brighten your room by adding a floor lamp to a dark corner, or a set of table lamps on your end tables. Dedicated lighting can make your room more functional (think your office or reading nook), or it can draw focus to a favorite furnishing or décor item. You can take a room from bleak to chic, all with the careful placement of an extra lamp or two.

4. Think about texture. Your room is full of colors and patterns, but it should also be full of different textures. A variety of textures, from the woods and leather found on your furnishings, to glass décor pieces and reflective items, can add variety to your design and interest to your space. Don’t forget to bring in some soft textures, via cozy throws, sumptuous pillows and flowy fabrics.

5. Add some curves. Most rooms are full of hard edges, from the walls to the angles of your coffee table and framed artwork. You can soften up your room by bringing in some curvy pieces. Whether you choose a round area rug, a round wall mirror, or a circular coffee table, these pieces add variety to your room and give it that special “something” that’s hard to put your finger on.

5. Add some curves. Most rooms are full of hard edges, from the walls to the angles of your coffee table and framed artwork. You can soften up your room by bringing in some curvy pieces. Whether you choose a round area rug, a round wall mirror, or a circular coffee table, these pieces add variety to your room and give it that special “something” that’s hard to put your finger on.