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08 Mar 2008 12:27:47 | Michael Holland
Not all home decorating ideas require a heavy investment of time
and money. If you're looking for a few affordable home interior
decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a weekend, try these
ten: 1.Rearrange The Furniture- Pull your furniture away from
the walls. Try positioning it at intriguing angles. For example,
a sofa arranged diagonally across a narrow living room will make
the room look wider. 2.Paint A Wall- Paint one wall your
favorite color and make it the focal point. Hang interesting art
on that wall and move a nice piece of furniture there. (Note:
Make sure that the color is one that is shared with several
other objects and fabrics in the room.) 3.Bring In Plants-
Greenery always adds a breath of fresh air to a room. If you
don't have a green thumb, try silk plants and trees. The quality
has gotten so good that its hard to distinguish them from the
real thing. 4.Lay An Area Rug- An area rug is a wonderful way of
defining a conversation area. Try one that complements the room.
Lay it at an angle beneath your coffee table. 5.Hang Pictures or
Mirror- Hang pictures that reflect your personality. Try frames
that are more ornate. When hanging a mirror, try and position it
so that it reflects and nice view or an interesting
architectural element. 6.Group Figurines- Pull out your favorite
collectibles. Show off your personality. Find a display area and
group related objects together, in sets of three or five. Try
and vary the shapes. 7.Add Decorative Pillows- The good news
about decorative pillows is that they are an easy way to add
textures and patterns to a room. Still better, they can be
changed to jazz up a sofa or chair before your room is ready for
a major makeover. 8.Replace Lamps- Lamps are probably the one
thing in your home that will give others a clue that your room
is outdated. Seek out new and fresh lamps that make a statement.
9.Add A Throw Or Afghan- Similar to decorative pillows, throws
and afghans add texture to your furniture. They come in all
kinds of natural and man made fabrics. Find a pattern and style
that you like. 10.Eliminate Clutter- Clutter has a way of
eliminating the desired mood and effect of any room. Find
storage spaces for papers, toys, and other items that take from
the personality of a room. If you have a decorative mirror or
lamps in mind, I recommend that you check out Bellacor. They
have a wide and interesting selection of both. For area rugs,
you'll find a mind boggling collection of all types, colors,
sizes, and patterns at ifloor. Check out Bellacor's quality rugs
as well. For figurines and vases, you're certain to find
something you like at Go Collect. And for quality prints and
posters, browse through All Posters. They'll even frame your
choice.
About Author :
Michael is co-author of a very unique set of home decorating
eBooks called The Awaken Your Interior Designer! Collection.
You’ll find them at his web site
http://www.home-decorating-made-easy.com. Also, visit his web
site to subscribe to his FREE ezine, DecoDreams which is filled
with great home decorating tips and ideas, including sample
photos
http://www.home-decorating-made-easy.com/free-interior-decorating
-ideas.html
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