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Accent pillows can add a lot to an otherwise plain room.

Everyone is always looking to have the best of the best, but that best isn't always possible, especially as students… no matter how bad we want it. We are always striving for the perfect hair, skin, body, clothes, car and last but not least, home. We all want to impress everyone, but that comes with an expensive price tag!

I of all people understand the concept of wanting the best of the best, especially with home décor! Purchasing all this brand-new furniture just isn't possible on a student budget though, but there are a few less expensive tricks to have your home leave a lasting impression.

Accent pillows are a must-have in every home, on your bed and on your couch! These will help in setting apart your home from everyone else's. This trick is so simple — just buy pillows! There is nothing like walking into a home and seeing a boring couch or bed with no pillows on it, or just plain, boring matching ones. You'll be surprised how much of a difference adding a few fun and exciting pillows to your couch and bed will make.

Shape, size, colour, pattern and texture are all factors you need to combine when picking out your accent pillows. Don't be shy when it comes to picking out your pillows — get a little creative and mix and match your patterns to add more excitement and fun to your space. Who said anything about just having the typical square pillow? Change it up and add some character by getting a rounded pillow or two! And don't forget: texture, texture, texture! Give your hands something to feel! Whether it's fuzz or ruffles, it will surely add that wow factor you are looking for and make your hands happy.

Adding a variety of accents pillows to your home will create a finished and more personalized look. There is nothing more boring than a bed or couch with no colourful and textured pillows on it!

You can find these types of pillows at any Walmart, Target, Winners and HomeSense store. If these stores do not have what you're looking for, then you can always have a DIY pillow-making day! Great places to get your funky fabric are your local Fabricland or order online from Tonic Living or Kravet.

Pillows, pillows and more pillows! A home isn't complete without spicing up your couch and bedding with fun and colourful accent pillows. It's just that easy!