Items to bring life to a room

It's pretty often to see rooms that have nice furniture or paint jobs in them, but they're still really bland and boring. There are a ton of items that can be brought into a space to catch attention, add color, bring life, add spice or mix up. Sometimes these items are large and powerful, and other times they can be small but lively. Many of the items can be easily made, and others can be really expensive. Here are some examples: