- December 6, 2011 |
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Adding plants to the bedroom is a quick, easy, and relatively inexpensive way to add life to any room. It adds extra color, and is a great way to fill those empty spaces in any room. As a rule of thumb, green foliage lasts longer than flowers, thus giving you perhaps more bang for your buck in the long run. Using simple foliage with a few leafs is another way to decorate that can add simple and modern appeal. In your kitchen, you can add small herb gardens to your windowsill to add useful life to the room!
Tips for decorating with plants:
Decide the mood of the room. …
- September 3, 2011 |
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Need to finish the dining room before the next major holiday? The chairs around your dining room table needn't be "matchy-matchy".It's more fun when they're not! Collect your new chairs from neighborhood garage sales or specialized consignment shops. The key is how they are tied together around your table. Stain or paint them all the same color. Make identical seat pads or cushions to complete their look.Take that identical color and use it on an accent wall to tie it all together.
- May 18, 2011 |
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Let's update your bedroom set without paying designer prices. Think outside the box. Building your own headboard makes a personal statement at a low price and you can let your personality shine.
FABRIC OVER FRAME - Stretch patterned fabric over a wood frame or an artist's canvas from your local craft store. Use a staple gun to staple the fabric into place. Mix it up with coordinating patterns or keep it a clean, hi tech look with a solid color.
LITTLE GIRL PERFECT - Buy a small section of picket fence (unpainted) from your local home supply store. Paint it to coordinate with …
- April 4, 2011 |
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Remember when you were first starting out? Your first shared apartment?Your dorm room? There was more creativity than money and thinking outside the box was the norm. Creativity still applies today: combine it with recycling and you have the new vogue in home decor: Re-Purposing.For example: comb through an upscale neighborhood garage sale. Find a tired but striking nightstand or end table. Repaint it in a “wow” color, contrast the top and coat with shellac. Place it in your entry or hallway and top off with an accessory vase or photograph display. A furniture piece is recycl …
- March 17, 2011 |
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The easiest and cheapest way to change the look of a room is to paint. A new paint color will give your bedroom a new personality. Update that tired den with a warm inviting color watch the change take place!Can’t imagine a new color? Head to your favorite paint store and get help from an expert.How many times have you painted a color and were surprised at the result? Get advice.Explain the look that you are going for and bring in fabric swatches.Experiment with a different color scheme BUT try it out first. Professional paint stores will have small samples of all their colors. Buy 3-5 d …
- March 4, 2011 |
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Looking for a quick and affordable way to spruce up your bedroom? Here are five simple decorating tips for revamping your bedroom on a budget:
Accent Pillows – A few brightly colored accent pillows with fun designs are a great way to instantly transform the look and feel of your bedroom. Add a dash of color to a drab bedroom, and maybe a fun design, such as stripes or polka dots. This is an affordable way to add some color and some personality to any bedroom, giving it an immediate face-lift.
Clean Up Clutter – The cheapest solution to giving your bedr …
