Home Decor Ideas

By Miles Stoppard

You can do a few simple things to your home to create a new look. Using new ideas and new colors, you can make some very affordable changes. Change your furniture or add new accent pieces can add charm and elegance.

A quick way to change your home decor is to re paint your home. There are so many colors to choose from that you might want to a least have a certain shade you like. Many paint stores and home stores have color charts to help you decide. They may even have the virtual software for you to choose which rooms you want to paint and click on the color and accent colors you are interested in. Try adding more than one color to a room and see how it can make a difference. You can get a paint swatch to take home and see how it works with your furniture and other items in the room.

Often you may find that your furniture is beginning to look a little shabby. You can purchase new furniture or if you have limited resources, you can do some simple things. You can always buy a new furniture cover or a throw blanket to hide the worn out fabric. Arm covers are a great way to add color and hide any tears. There are many different color choices and you can even add a design or texture to the furniture. There are still some people that will reupholster your furniture for you. If the wood furniture in your home needs some help, you can do this without too much difficulty. You can sand the furniture and apply new stain as well as a finish. Your furniture will never have looked better. Now that your furniture is looking good, add some accent pillows. These work well with couches, chairs and on your bed. The added touch of color will enhance the look of the room.

Some other easy home decor ideas are new lighting fixtures and accent pieces. New curtains, blinds, and sheers are necessary. You can get new lamps, decorative wall hangings, and artwork. Look through some catalogs or visit local stores as well as the internet for some great options. Curtains and new curtain rods can give your home a new look. Add photos and framed pictures on the wall in sets. Use the same type of frame to create a nice design area. You can purchase accent pieces like vases and small figures. These will add color as well as flare to any room. Be careful, you do not want to use too many and create too much action in the room. Those hardwood floors can be refinished or you can buy a new area rug to match your new paint color.

You do not have to spend a lot of money to change your home decor. It just takes a little thought and creativity. Just through new paint and some simple tasks to fix things up, you can have a completely new home. You can visit some web sites that have many design tips and suggestions for some do it yourself home decor projects. - 29955

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