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Decorate Any Room on a Budget

Filed Under: Interior Design
Sep.05, 2011

Believe it or not, you can decorate any room in the house on a budget and a small budget at that. You can add style to a room in plenty of inexpensive ways. This article will give you ideas for decorating your room, while also helping you stick to your budget.

1. One of the best ways to decorate on a budget is by using paint.
A couple gallons of paint can be bought for under $50 and your room can be given an entirely new look. Bright or bold can be used colors to add drama to a room, while using neutral colors will give it a more natural appearance. Paint allows you to get really creative. Painting one wall an accent color will make that wall the room’s focal point. Stripes or textured painting techniques can add real interest to the walls if you decide to paint more than just one wall.

2.The windows in a room are another place that you can have a great impact on without having to spend too much money.
Every type of room can have a variety of different window coverings. And, if you have simple vertical blinds that you don’t want to get rid of, adding a valance to the top of the window will add more drama to the area and help keep things more exciting.

Try creative ways that can be used for dressing your windows. A simple and inexpensive way to dress your windows is to take material and drape it over a decorative curtain rod. Tying back long curtain panels with thick ribbon or velvet will also work.

3. A room can truly be changed by adding simple accessories that tie the room together.
The little thing will sometimes be what counts when decorating a room.

You can truly add to a room by correctly using accessories such as candles, photos and flowers. By adding a row of candles to a coffee table you can really change the tone into a more intimate one. You can warm up a kitchen by adding a vase of flowers to it, making it more exciting. Even something as small as changing the towels in a bathroom can truly change a room.

Getting the most from your budget can be as easy as shopping at flea markets and consignment stores. Even though it will take more shopping, you can save a ton of money this way. Especially if you have your whole house to decorate.

4. Use items from another room in a new room or rearrange the furniture.
If your budget is really tight then you might just have to work with what you have. Look for pieces that you can reuse by adding your own style to them.

This can mean using the old vase that had flowers in the family room as a centerpiece for your dining room table by simply spray painting it with a metallic color. You can change your current items to fit the style you want for your home.

You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars decorating your home. You can be surprised what you’ll get by just spending around $200.

About the Writer:
For the past 25 years Avo Barsoumian has helped home owners with their home flooring and interior design needs. He is the owner of Carpet Wagon, a family owned carpeting company in Orange County. The carry the best in elegant hardwood flooring, beautiful laminate flooring and plush carpeting. Searching for that perfect irvine carpet for your new condo or carpet long beach to makeover your older house? Then give Carpet Wagon a call.

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Simple Design Ideas To Jazz Up Your Living Room

Filed Under: Interior Design
Feb.23, 2011

Does your living room feel a bit dull? It’s probably time for a change if you feel that your living room lacks personality and color. There’s nothing wrong with neutral colors, though it having your living room look as if it’s entirely in one shade can be boring. The tips and ideas in this article will help you use bold accents, color and texture to create a room that will be brought to life. A couple of days is all it will take to totally transform the room’s look and atmosphere.

Start With the Basics

The basics must be covered first when it comes to modern design, then color and pattern are added. Any neutral shade like cream or sand is a perfect start for the walls. The look provides a spacious feel on top of the clean look. A light colored carpet that complements the wall’s color, or a natural wood floor should be taken into consideration. Ceramic tile is also a great add when it comes to modern décor. Though make sure to keep the squares large and the pattern simple.

Furnishings

Simple lines and no fancy details are a great part of the furnishings of modern décor. According to he size of your room you can use bulky furniture or lightweight, sleek and simple furniture. Things that got perfect with this style of décor are micro-suede, leather or a stripped pattern. Just keep in mind that you’ll need patterned throw pillows and accents if you use solid colored furniture, and vice versa if you decide on furniture with a design.

Accessories Turn Up the Heat!

Accessories – where it all begins to come together! The modern style calls for vibrant and bold throw pillows, accent rugs, vases and prints for the walls. Make sure that the accents will be noticed because they will be what brings life and personality to the room. If solid neutrals are used for furniture, then over-sized throw pillows that are boldly colored in stripes, plaids, florals or all three should be considered – as long as the colors complement one another.

You can really jazz things up with a wall tapestry designed with intense color as it will create a perfect focal point for one wall. You should have unusually shaped and solid colored vases for your greenery. You make quite a bold statement and add further punch to the room when you use large vases. Large vibrant prints are also great when it comes to the walls. Remember that you shouldn’t be shy of the colors used for your accents in modern décor. These colors bring the neutral foundation to life.

You can use your own judgment for the windows. If lots of natural light flowing through the room is your thing then fabric shades that you can easily roll up to have the entire window open should be considered. If curtains you like curtains better then think about a swag that will drape to the floor gracefully on each side of the window. A great way to make drapes yourself that look very expensive is with silk or satin sheets. With all the window treatments available today, you should stick with what you think looks best.

The perfect things to complete the room are recessed ceiling lights and modern floor lamps. You can place additional lighting anywhere you need it, or special lighting can be used to accent your favorite wall hanging or even an area above a fireplace. Just remember that in modern decorating you need to create a spark that will be noticed by all who enter by using bold color against neutral backgrounds.

About the Writer..

For over four decades Leon Tuberman has helped people with their home furnishings and interior decorating needs. He is the owner and manager of popular furniture store in California. They carry a large selection of American made solid oak furniture for your home office, dining room and bedroom. Are you searching for wooden dining room tables or a dining room set for your dining area then they probably have everything you need.

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10 Tips To Help You Get Decorating With Ease

Filed Under: Interior Design
Jun.28, 2010

Are you not sure how to proceed when it comes to decorating your home? If so, then here are 10 decorating dos and donts to help you get started.

1. Do make sure that you think ahead. Draw out a floor plan for your design before you even touch a room.
The floor plan of a room should include its dimensions and any windows, doors, and other special features. Then when you go shopping, take the floor plan with you to make sure everything is going to fit. Finally, dont forget to measure!

2. Dont rush into a decorating plan. Be sure you give it some thought first.
Its important that you make sure youre putting your personality into the style of the room. This should be something that is thought out and not just done on a whim. Otherwise, you may regret what you did after a short period of time and have to go back to the drawing board.

3. Do decide, before you start placing items, what you want the focal point of the room to be.
You can choose a variety of things to be the focal point, from a fireplace to a window to a piece of furniture like a wood tv stand.

4. Dont block pathways in a room, as you want people to easily be able to move around.
There should always be natural pathways in a room. This makes the flow of the room feel natural and helps people to be comfortable.

5. Do decide on a specific decorating theme and style for each room.
Remember, just because you have a country bedroom with oak bedroom furniture doesnt mean your kitchen cant be modern.

6. Dont choose the color of the walls with only a paint chip.
Its best to narrow your choices down to one or two colors and then go out and purchase a quart or sample size of the paint to put on your wall. Depending on how the light falls in the room, paint can look totally different that the paint chip. You might also find that although you like a certain color in small areas, it doesnt really appeal to you when its painted on all the walls in the room.

7. Do create contrast in the room, which will add some character and interest.
For instance, place a contrasting piece of furniture against a wall. This will highlight the furniture and make it more interesting. You need to remember that the room doesnt all have to match. In fact, contrasting colors are a great way to decorate.

8. Dont overlook all the small details.
In addition to figuring out all those big items on your list, you also need to consider all those smaller aspects that really finish the look. Things like art pieces, candles, shelves, baskets, flowers, and figurines can all add that special touch. So dont leave these items out of your decorating plan.

9. Do forget about any negative opinions of your dcor.
You need to like the room and like being in it, thats all that really matters. You dont need to change anything, just because a guest didnt like it. Remember, this is your home and its your personality and taste that matter. So go ahead and get as creative as you wish.

10. Dont overcrowd the space in your rooms.
You dont have to display every object you own, nor do you need to include every piece of artwork that catches your eye. You dont want a cluttered look in your home. If you have more things to display than you have display space, then change your decor items every once in a while. Then you can display the items you love but not all at once.

All of these 10 dos and donts can help get you on your way to creating a stylish home that fits you.

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Painting and Decorating Tips

Filed Under: Painting
Dec.31, 2009

Here are the tips you need to turn the house you have into the home you want. With these suggestions you will soon have the inspiration you need to confidently take on your redecoration dreams.

Colours

Look around. Ask yourself why you like what you like. Look for ideas in other people’s homes, magazines, and shops. Begin with any elements you don’t wish to change, such as the furnishing, fabrics. For exteriors consider how your home fits in with the surrounding homes, and how will blend in with the rest of your street. Will you be complementing your garden colours or blending in with them. Take into account the colours of plants and flowers, and use these as a springboard. Painting your home either dark or light will dramatically alter its perceived size and shape. A house will appear smaller painted in dark. A house that has a dark roof and light walls will appear to be shorter. Your roof is an important consideration, because of its size. When painting the walls and exterior trim, such as doors, windows, columns and other components, choose a scheme that will complement the colour you have picked for the roof. Finally if you live in a mainly hot area, consider using light colours for your roof to reflect heat. Then use paint retailer Colour Chips to help you choose colours and shades. Remember, colours appear lighter in small patches. The sunlight will make the colour range appear lighter than colour card. Ask your paint retailer for advice in selecting the best paint for your project.

Preparation

Preparation is first step, so take your time. The effort you put into preparing surfaces will result in a better finish. So correct preparation is as essential as choosing the right product. Sanding of previously painted surfaces (particularly enamels) before you start painting will ensure the topcoats have better adhesion and last longer. Different grades of sandpaper will give a different finish. Start with a coarse sandpaper and finish with a finer grade. Paint will not adhere well to powdery and greasy surfaces so give a good wash down with Liquid Sugar Soap in warm water. Surfaces must be clean and dry before painting.

Painting

Before painting please read what it says on the can simple instruction are contained on the labels. Most mistakes are made by not reading the instructions. Good quality tools save time and give a better more professional result. Don’t buy cheap brushes. A quality new brush with good bristles holds more paint. This reduces spattering, which ensures better finish Old rollers are a waste of time If you are using a roller: Don’t put to much paint on it. Don’t roll to quickly or the paint will flick off. Good brushwork requires a crossing stroke. Hold the brush near the base applying light pressure. Dip only one third the length into the paint, and tap the brush against both sides of the can. Don’t wipe it across the top of the can. Water based paint is easier to apply if you soak the brush with water before you dip it in the paint. On hot or windy days you should work with two brushes, always leaving one to soak in water and changing brushes every thirty minutes.

Cleaning and disposal

Store all paints and tools out of reach of children Do not pour paints, strippers and other chemicals products down drains, or into gardens. Water based paints can be disposed of with household rubbish if they are dry. Check with your local council regarding collections.

You can learn a lot more about decorative tips, ideas and practical techniques here – http://www.interdecorator.com/articles2.html

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