It's amazing how changing a few things around can make a tired room look fresh and new again!
Breathe new life into your interior spaces without blasting
a hole in your budget. Simple changes can make a big
difference. Your decor is most likely functional, but you need to add something that just says wow.
Integrate all or one of these simple
ideas that will brighten up your home.
Add Some Sparkle
Reflective surfaces make room look
brighter and larger. a cut glass candy dish or mirrored tray will perk up that tired
table arrangement or add interest to your mantle.
Other good options
are crystal photo frames, mirrored coasters and glass collectibles. Integrate glass, mirrors and crystal in wall
art and lighting fixtures, too. If you have the budget for it,
glass-topped tables with beveled glass inserts or edges make your other
furnishings look lighter, brighter, cleaner and richer.
Go Green.
Houseplants bring nature indoors with color and texture. Attractive pots that include their own water reservoirs and space-age
water retaining soil additives make caring for plants, well just easy.
Many
houseplants are natural air purifiers working quietly to clean the
stale, chemical-laden air your super-efficient weather stripping and
other insulation has trapped indoors.
Paint covers a lot of mistakes.
A fresh coat of paint brightens your walls, cover those dings and scratches, and give
you a great opportunity to use color to your best advantage. The right
wall paint can coordinate your room décor and even showcase special
elements like a fireplace when you incorporate two or more paint colors
in a single room. Taking advantage of color psychology in your choices
can also help encourage a mellow, cheerful or energetic mood.
Change is good, accessorize!
Change the
pillows, candles, area rugs, wall art and throws.
Add one or two of this season's new colors in
accent pieces for a little pop. Yes, black is
an eye-catching neutral that will revitalize your color scheme by making
everything else look more vivid and alive.
Really, grab a black sweater or jacket and throw it on your couch. Don't
the colors around it pop? Doesn't the texture of the fabric stand out
more? Black is golden in room décor as long as you don't
overdo it. A black wall is probably a bit much.
Rearrange everything.
Make the most of what you've go. Re-energize your space, find a room on-line and try the layout in your living room. Feng Shui the room to maximize the energy in the room, rearranging the pieces to suit your
mood - all without spending a dime.
Here are some things to consider when
you're redesigning your furniture placement:
• Create groupings -
Groupings are smaller areas within a larger
space that preserve function and have definition, like a reading nook
that's well-defined by the placement of a rug, wall art or a lamp.
• Respect flow -
The way people move in and out of a space to other
areas of your home is important. You want to leave paths around the
furniture to let people enter and exit without having to vault over
footstools or tables.
• Play up a focal point -
If you have a great view or a nice
fireplace, make sure to take advantage of it. Arranging your seating so
that family and visitors can see and appreciate the room's amenities
will make the space more fun (and functional).
• Indulge in a scavenger hunt -
It's a good idea to check the rest
of your home for items that may also work in the room. A couple of smart
swaps can effectively makeover two rooms at once. If you can pull them
off, twofers are terrific!
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