| Redecorating Solutions: Quick,
Easy and Affordable
By Jan Creamer Girouard |
When I’m consulting with my clients many mention that
their living rooms or family rooms aren’t cozy or inviting
enough. They always ask me if there is anything that could
be done to warm up their rooms without spending a lot of money.
Here are some ideas to think about. Add new pillows and
throws and that will cozy up your room immediately. Change
your drapes or valances for the spring and summer and next
fall bring back your original drapes. If possible, rotate
your artwork each season to bring a new fresh approach to
the room. Also, add picture lights on your artwork that will
add more perimeter lighting. Make sure your lighting is adequate,
and to create a warmer ambience, have your lighting on dimmers.
Place candles on your coffee table and hang candle sconces
on a wall. Arrange candles in your fireplace. This is a great
idea for those of you who don’t have a working fireplace
and will give you instant gratification, as well. Just by
changing or adding new accessories in your room will automatically
enhance the look your desire with little investment.
Here are some e-mails I received recently.
Questions & Answers
Q: I need more book
shelves in my home office, but I don’t want anything
enclosed. It’s mainly to organize my books and office
supplies. Any suggestions?
Lori T. Warwick
A: You should check
out Pottery Barn and the Studio Wall Shelf. It’s very
flexible and it comes in black, white and mahogany stain.
They’re especially good in small rooms and are very
attractive, too.
Q: I have a small dining
room and it feels closed in. Is there anything you could recommend
that would open it up?
A: Mirrors, mirrors,
mirrors! When you hang a mirror in a small room the area opens
up immediately. A mirror gives the appearance of having another
window of sorts reflecting light that is coming through your
windows and reflecting light from your chandelier or wall
sconces. You’ll be amazed how much brighter your dining
room will be by doing so. Just a quick note, make sure your
chandelier and wall sconces are on dimmers.
If you have any decorating questions please call me at 401-849-1668
or my e-mail is jan@allaboutredecorating.com.
Because of limited space I won't be able to print all questions,
but I will respond to every inquiry personally.
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