Decorating Mistakes!!! *Gasp* And How to fix them!

Since we here at Kenny's Carpet One always want to be on the cutting edge of style, we are always reading and informing ourselves. We came across this article that had some great points for mistakes we all make. We found #5 to be the most entertaining of them all.
It really focused on what we agree are the key elements of decorating. Anyone can decorate a home-but your home is just that "Yours". And you want it to be an extension of you. Below are some quick and easy remedies to the decorating speed bumps we all encounter.

Decorating Mistake #5 -
Your home should be a reflection of your style, not a showroom for the popular accessories store down the street. Decorate your home with your own personal treasures, not generic items that happen to be the right size and color. Use decor from your travels, flea markets, antique stores, and other places that have one of a kind items instead of mass produced decor that your neighbors probably also have in their home.

If you are working on a remodel of a kitchen or bath, appliances and fixtures will be the biggest part of your budget and the most important part of your project. Determine what you can afford within your budget and design wishes.

Next consider your flooring, as a permanent part of any room, a lasting element as well as a timeless one. If you are dazzled by fancy tile trims and hardwood inserts, keep in mind that as styles change, these trims will remain; so use them sparingly. Tile listillos are typically sold by the linear foot and quite pricey, so step back and think how they will enhance your space for the long term. The same is true for hardwood inserts, that you frequently find these in entry ways; they are used to create a nautical star or make a strong geometric design. Borders in both tile and hardwood can have an impressive impact without dating the space; homes from previous centuries had wood inlay trims that showed the craftsmanship and style of the day, and it has become a classic look that is used today.

Color is the easiest thing to change in a room, but when choosing tiles, especially accent or listillo tiles, selecting colors can be a bit tricky. Elegant homes from the early 20th century will have styles and colors of their time period. Trying to incorporate that into today's decor can be a decorating challenge, unless you are trying to restore a home in that period. Keep your colors more neutral for longevity and add your splashes of color in the accessories and paint on the walls.

Good quality cabinetry is expensive, so if what you have works, but you don't care for the wood, or finish, have it painted or refinished, or just have the doors replaced. You will save a good deal of money by not ripping out the boxes. It goes without saying that if you have cheap or broken cabinets, you will be better served to replace them even if they are another big expense.

Once you have your core finished, you can move onto some of the finishes; knobs, drawer pulls, faucets and such. While these items can get costly, you will find many up-to-date styles to meet your budget.

All the rest is really window dressing, the things that you can change easily and add as your budget allows.

http://www.designsrefined.net/

Another article we found said "Choose flooring wisely otherwise it may harm you or need changes after you complete the home construction. A slippery floor in bathroom and kitchen makes it dangerous. Carpet in dining room is too hard to clean. White color floor in kitchen is too hard to clean and shine. Little rugs in a big room and wall to carpet in bedroom don’t look nice."

And just remember if you need any help in picking accent flooring for your home please come to the experts at Kenny's Carpet One! We would love to help you.

I hope that this article gave you a little insight on how easy it is to decorate your home in your style without breaking the bank or your back.