5 Ways In Which You Can Make Simple Changes To Your Home
5 Ways In Which You Can Make Simple Changes To Your Home
By Bonnie P. Carrier, Fri Dec 9th
5 Ways In Which You Can Make Simple Changes To Your HomeDecorating Home decorating, ever wanted to try it, but hesitated because oftime constraints or budget concerns. The following ideas willnot only give instant results, but more importantly fit into anybudget. 1. Changing the Look of Your Walls
Adding a new color or changing the texture, can give the room acompletely new appearance and that may be the only decoratingchange that is necessary. The easiest option is to paint, andwith the color choices available, the possibilities are endless.Another consideration would be wallpaper; the only problem youmay have is choosing a design. If on the other hand, only alittle something extra is needed a simple stencil design mightjust do the trick. Any of these ideas can be used eitherindividually or in combination with each other. 2. Look to Your Windows For a Whole New View Changing your window treatments is probably the easiest of anyhome decorating projects. The choices range from styles thatinclude drapes, tab-top, cafe and shears, backgrounds of solidcolors, floral and stripes, fabrics that include silk, cotton,lace or velvet. The most economical is ready-made; they are veryaffordable therefore giving you the opportunity to make changesmore often. 3. Accessories Make Your Decorating Complete Some of the more common are area rugs, wall art, lamps, pillowsand cozy throws. Items for the kitchen make beautiful additions,for example; canisters, dinnerware, dishtowels or decorativebottles filled with oils and vinegar. Add a little whimsy withoversized ceramic figures like roosters, or the adorable pigsholding chalkboard menus. Bathrooms are another area for prettyaccessories like decorative soaps placed in a bowl or basket;towels come in so many colors and designs now that they alonemake great accessories. Last but not least do not forget candlesand bowls of potpourri 4. Collectibles Bring a Personal Touch to Home Decorating Collectibles can be anything involving three or more of the samething, or items that are related. This can include porcelaindolls, Christmas villages, collector plates and who can resistthose adorable little faces of Boyds Bears. Maybe items with
anostalgic feel like tin lunchboxes, cookie jars or salt &peppershakers stir up special memories of childhood 5. Updating Your Furniture One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is with slipcovers;they come in a large variety of colors and patterns. Pieces likeend tables, hutches or even a dinning table and chairs can berefinished for a new look. One way is with paint. Pick a colorto coordinate with your room or choose something bright andwhimsical. Another option would be to use stain, stains come ina multitude of shades; they can also come in colors. So, if you are ready to give some decorating a go, try thesebasic changes to start. Over time, more things can be changedbut for right now, simple changes can make a big difference About the author:Bonnie is the mother of 2 grown daughters and 4yr old Toby (herspoiled Blue Merle Sheltie). She is also the creator of SavvyHome Decorating a site filled with information and tips to helpyou achieve your own home decorating. Stop by for a visit athttp://www.savvy-home-decorating.com |
