Question:
What are some home decorating tips?
Add Highlights
Apply colorful designs on top of the base coat using
precut stencils and stamps or wallpaper borders.
Change Your Colors
One of the quickest and least expensive ways to upgrade
your home is to paint. Paint the ceiling first and work
your way down.
Family Photos
Do use family photos as art. Whether hung on a wall or lined
up on shelves they are always intriguing and sure
conversation starters. Seek out different types of
frames to create an eyecatching display.
Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets
Remove handles and hardware, sand and put on a good
primer. Then paint. Put the hardware back on and
you have a brand new look!
Shelving Systems
Install a new shelving system for more storage or
decorating space. It's just a matter of measuring,
drilling and anchoring the shelf with the appropriate
fastener.
Winter Blah Fighters
Add color to your home using vivid accents. Buy
an inexpensive bright pottery bowl, some bright pillows
or a festive tablecloth.
Cozy Hideaways
Carve out cozy hideaways here and there. An empty
corner, a wide landing, a deep windowsill are all
ideal spots for setting up a resting place.
Refinish Furniture
Clean the furniture first using denatured alcohol,
mineral spirits or trisodium phosphate depending on
what kind of wood it is. Ask a hardware salesperson to
help you decide what to use. Then in a well-ventilated
area use a stripper, remove the residue, sand and clean
with denatured alcohol. Apply a clear finish or use
a stain for a different finish.
Update Kitchen Hardware
Measure between the screw holes on your kitchen cabinets
then go find replacements to spruce up your kitchen in
minutes.
New Mailbox
Little touches like buying a new mailbox can make
a big difference. If you feel really creative, you
can paint your mailbox or use stencils to dress it up!
Winter Blah Fighters
Create a window garden using fragrant herbs and wildflowers.
You can smell them and watch them grow all winter
long. And the herbs make great additions to recipes.
Tinted Glazes
Use a tinted glaze over a solid color base. The
translucent glaze allows the base coat to show through
the color of the glaze creating an interesting mix
of effects.
Winter Blah Fighters
Put up a wallpaper border of summer vegetables
in your kitchen to bring on thoughts of summer
and warmer weather.
Treasured Possessions
Show off treasured objects in the front hall. The
foyer is the perfect place to display paintings and
other finds.
House Plants
Don't hesitate to include plants wherever there's light
to nourish them. Natural shades of green are compatible
with anything.
Salvaged Items
Do scout out salvaged items. Weathered doors, salvaged
architectural details and other finds can create an
unexpected backdrop.
Winter Blah Fighters
Sponge-paint your bedroom a bright new color. Warm
shades like yellow and golden-based white make the
room seem warmer. Avoid greens and blues as they tend
to make rooms seem colder.
Ceilings and Floors
Don't forget to include the floor and ceiling in your
decorating plans. Think of them as your fifth and
sixth walls.
Makeover Your Floors
Use precut, pre-finished laminate or hardwood flooring
systems to make over your floors. Just follow manufacturer's
instructions for a whole new look!
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