Decorating is like most relationships, once the glow of the honeymoon phase is over it’s all to easy to take your home for granted. Ambitious ideas for projects start to pile up and eventually just collect dust in the corner .
Is it possible to rekindle the flame? Experience that jump out of bed, can’t wait to re-connect feeling again… with your home?
Yes You Can! With a little bit of effort, the following budget-friendly, DIY quick-fixes may ultimately be the thing to kickstart a happier, more rewarding life with the biggest investment you will likely ever make… Your Home!
Here are a few easy DIY weekend projects:
1. A New Coat of Paint
Just like the iconic Tom Waits song, a “New Coat of Paint” holds within it the promise of a fresh start. Paint is an instantly rewarding project and the right paint color can not only transform the look of a room it can add personality, giving style and vibrance to bland interiors!
2. Add Fresh Artwork
There are thousands of ways to decorate your walls from designer mirrors to unique 3-D wall mounted sculptures. For instance grouping smaller items like family photos is a great way to make a big impact without breaking the bank. To further increase the WOW factor of any wall decor, be sure to choose a paint color that will make whatever you put on your walls stand out and get noticed!
3. Cozy Up with Stylish Toss Cushions
Nothing is more welcoming than a grouping of colorful throw pillows casually tossed in the corners of a sofa, they invitingly whisper “come cuddle with me”!
The most effective way to add this vibrant splash of color to a space is to co-ordinate the pillows with your rooms color scheme, and for maximum impact try something BOLD!
4. Re-arrange the Furniture
One of the most powerful and dramatic changes you can make in a room is implementing a new space plan. Try bringing furniture away from the walls, it’s a cheep and fabulous way to create intimacy in the space, it even makes the room appear larger. Don’t be afraid to try a few different configurations, finding the right placement may take a few tries if you don’t posses the ability to visualize the space in your head!
5. Set the Mood with Lighting
A great lighting plan will influence the ambiance in a room. While overhead lights are great for functionality they can create an institutional feeling in the space, so turn ‘em off! The best design plans incorporate multiple points of light, that, when used in the right proportions can actually be more functional and comfortable than overhead lighting. Try placing table or floor lamps near the sofa for great task lighting, and directional lighting strategically positioned to highlight the features of a room.
Weekend projects are a great way to reconnect with your home, and, decorating doesn’t have to be a chore. With just a little bit of planning, and by implementing a few small changes at a time you might be surprised at how rewarding a beautiful home can be.
So, if you need some inspiration to get you going check out our decorating tools, design portfolio or decorating blog for more great ideas to make your home the showhome you’ve always known it could be!
Happy Decorating!
The decorateITonline Team
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