Think Outside of the Box

If you have a room in your home that seems boxy, boring, and just plain square, there are things you can do to liven it up.
Shed some light
Change mundane light fixtures for more interesting ones. If your house is in a development, then the builder probably put in plain light fixtures that they bought in bulk. There is no reason why you can’t change them.
Play musical chairs
Rearrange the furniture in a more intriguing pattern. If all of your furniture is hugging the walls, it is time for a change. Placing some pieces on a diagonal is one way to spice things up.
Paint the town
A fresh coat of paint is one of the quickest ways to liven up any room. If all of the walls are the same color, pick on wall to be an accent wall. Give the accent wall a different, but complimentary color.
Give it a trim
Who says that trim must be white? Don’t be afraid to try other colors as long as they have some harmony with the wall colors.
Don’t feel cornered
You are allowed to soften the effects of the corners in a boxy room. You can add plants or interesting antiques to a corner. There is no rule that whatever is near a corner must fit exactly into that space.