Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Successful Home Make-Over: No To Decorating Mistakes

By Kyle Larson

Home decorating has gained superstar status. With so many easy and affordable DIY techniques, we can change our homes' interiors in a snap. Home decorating and interior design magazines, blogs and programs offer us countless ideas and a variety of decorating essentials that finding the perfect one for our homes is not at all difficult. In order to decorate effectively, let us steer away from decorating bloopers we might encounter along the way.

In starting any decorating work, paint or color should not be number one on your list. Most folks think that painting should be done first as it can be time consuming. This is a big mistake. Color should actually be dependent on the existing pieces in the room. Choose the room's focal point and outstanding decors and suit the color with those pieces, instead of the other way around. You will not only save more bucks, but you will save more time as well.

Neutral color as wall paint is the way to go, especially if you intend to change your decorations anytime soon. Of course, choosing a bright shade is acceptable. However, it will be an inconvenience on your part if the color will not suit your future decors, as you would have to do some repainting work. With a neutral tone, any kind of decors and all other colors can be easily matched. Changing your area rugs, curtains, carpet or furniture will be hassle-free as your walls will be a real chameleon in neutral shade, going well with every change in the room.

Another decorating mistake is foregoing accessories. Doing so will strip a room of added beauty and personality. It is best to select accessories that reflect your tastes, inspiration piece or style. The embellishments in your living space will boost its attractive factor. Using unique designs will add spunk and style to the room. Start with bigger items first so you can get a feel for the whole room, then slowly add smaller items as you deem necessary to complement the rest of the room.

Another common decorating mistake is forgetting texture. By mixing the textures in your room, you add visual interest. You can mix textures by selecting silk drapes to compliment your leather couch. Or you could choose some fabric-covered picture frames. Wooden photo frames or carvings add great punches of texture around a room. One of the oldest design tricks is adding a beautiful vase full of bare branches. The visual effect of the rustic texture in the branches is amazing!

Avoid the decorating error of ignoring the floor. Just because our feet is its constant contact that, we should forget about it altogether. The flooring can benefit from a great decorating idea of accessorizing with area rugs. If you can't go bold with your walls, then do so with your area rugs. There are so many choices of beautiful colors, patterns, materials and designs that altering the room's look as often as you want, depending on your choice of area rugs is very feasible. Asian-inspired theme can be achieved with an Oriental rug. Medieval and elegant ambiance is possible with a Persian rug. Colorful area rugs can give the room the party style look you think about on weekends. Ideas are endless when it comes to decorating your floor with area rugs. - 15252

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