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| There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort. Jane Austen |
Re-decorating your home can be expensive, but if you know what to look
for and where to shop you could give your house a make-over without having to
break the bank. A few circular
rugs, decorative pillows, and even some simple furniture arrangement can do a
lot to change the look of a room.
Interior decorators have been using these tips for years, and now it's
time for you to use them to make your home even more beautiful than it already
is.
Do you have a collection of pictures, vases, or other things that reside
on your table? Get some wall brackets or
wall shelves and move your collection to your walls. You'll open up more space, and you'll have
some unique and eye-catching décor pieces on your wall. Your guests will have a much better view of
your collection, and each individual piece will be able to have its chance to
shine.
Leave Your Cabinets Open
You shouldn't go into your bathroom or kitchen and fling open every
cabinet door, but an open cabinet in your dining room or an open armoire in
your living room can make a room look a lot bigger and give it some
personality. Instead of having your
china hide behind cabinet doors, leave your cabinet open and let your guests
look at your collection. Pick a cabinet,
re-arrange it to your liking, and get ready to hear the compliments from your
guests.
If your room is feeling a little cramped you don't have to get rid of
your furniture, you may just have to do a little re-arranging. Furniture that blocks the view into a room or
that's located too close to walkways can make a room look more cluttered than
it actually is. Seeing more carpet/floor
space makes rooms look bigger, so the more carpet you expose the better.