Use books to add color, texture and design to an area. Candles can be simple but decorative. Frame a fabric. Frames can be purchased or made. Stretch the fabric over the frame and staple.
Baskets can be decorative in every room of the home.
Use them on the wall, under a plant, on a shelf, to store clothes or linens, etc. If you don't care for their neutral color, spray-paint them in vivid enamels. Make a fabric cover for your shower curtain to add a little elegance to your bathroom. More splash than cash decorating ideas. The comforts of home.