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Creative, Inexpensive
Decorating Tips Help Spring New Life into Your Home
(ARA) -
Ah, spring, it’s almost time to let your hair down,
step outside, breathe in the fresh air and have some
good old-fashioned fun. Or, in some cases, it may be
time to start your spring home decorating projects.
The promise of the warm weather and longer days has
the tendency to make almost all of us want to spruce
up our homes with updated décor. With that in mind,
the following are some inexpensive and highly
effective ways to motivate you, while making the
most of your spring decorating dollars:
Add an area rug. Unlike wall-to-wall carpet, area
rugs can bring colorful designs and patterns into
your room without overwhelming it, and once you buy
them they are yours to keep; as you can take them
with you if you move. Area rugs can be well used by
the frugal decorator, as they’re extremely
versatile, and can serve many purposes. For example,
they can start off in the living room, move to the
family room or bedroom, and eventually end up in the
garage or an indoor/outdoor room.
Punch up the color with paint. Painting is one of
the easiest and least expensive ways to transform a
room. So, if you’re thinking of painting but are
hesitant about covering the walls of an entire room
with a brighter color, Pratt & Lambert Color
Marketing Manager Peggy Van Allen says there are
plenty of ways to experiment with color -- even
before putting it on your walls.
“There are numerous tools on the market that can
help tap into a consumer’s imagination by assisting
them in envisioning how a color can change the look
and feel of a room,” said Van Allen.
One new way is with the Pratt & Lambert Inspiration
Cards. They provide an extra boost of confidence
when pulling colors together by showcasing
photographs of how professionals combine colors on
walls, trim and accent areas in various rooms. And,
each of the 16 cards contain the exact color chips
used to create the room design, along with tips to
help consumers easily achieve the same look in their
own home.
Try on a slip cover. If your furniture is tired and
worn looking, or you need to match your new wall
color with your furniture, you can lighten and
brighten chairs, loveseats and couches with the
creative use of slip covers. For less than $100
dollars, you can either make your own, or buy them
at your local home outlet store. It’s amazing how an
old piece of furniture can take on new life with a
little help.
Give windows the treatment. If your draperies are
heavy and dark, it won’t matter what color your
walls or furniture are. So, shop the sales for some
sheers and taffeta panels that can help brighten a
room. Discount stores are great resources for
inexpensive panels and curtains. Try adding
something light with a beaded fringe to include a
little sparkle and a bit of whimsy.
Lighten up. One sure way to quickly freshen up a
room’s décor is by replacing outdated lamp fixtures.
For an entirely new look, this can be accomplished
by replacing old shades. Or, try re-decorating your
existing lamp shades by applying fabric paint or
using a hot glue gun to embellish shades with beads,
feathers or other ornaments.
Tidy up and organize. During the winter our homes
tend to become filled with lots of bulk and piles of
things. While spring cleaning, bring in new wicker
baskets or decorative storage boxes to hide away
those items that have accumulated during the winter
months. This will allow you to have the tidy,
minimalist look we often associate with spring.
According to Van Allen, “Just remember, spring
decorating doesn’t have to break your budget. Small,
cost-effective improvements can really make a
difference in your home’s overall appearance, and
most importantly how you feel about your
surroundings.”
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