5. Living room + lots of paint = accent wall. A rich-hued accent wall can do wonders to enliven your space. Choose your wall wisely — the new color will draw attention to this spot, so make it a place you want people to notice.
Exception: This vignette really needed the big graphic punch that this throw offers. A bolster in this pattern would still look good, but this square size also mimics the square-framed art. I bet this chair doesn't get sat on much, and if it does get sat on, there's a handy basket nearby for setting the pillow while putting shoes on to go out the door.