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Tying Your Home’s Decor Together

Aug07
2009
Leave a Comment Written by Becky

livingroom

One of the keys to obtaining an open, flowing floor plan and a sense of unity in your home is to create a cohesive design. Instead of approaching each room as a separate entity, you should think of it as part of a greater whole, in this case, your home. Eclectic decor can work sometimes, but you should be able to walk from one room in your house to the next without feeling a dramatic difference. Here are some tips on creating a cohesive design throughout your home:

Theme
Pick a theme that shows off your personal style to incorporate throughout your entire home. If you like different design elements and find it difficult to stick with just one, then try using color to create a cohesive feel.

Color

The right color scheme creates unity in your home. Limit the color palette to five colors at most, but use varying shades of these colors to keep things interesting. For example, if the walls in the living room display a mustard yellow, try a burnt orange in the dining room. This lets you stick with the same color group without being boring. Plus, walls of the same color will also give the illusion of more space.

Furnishings and Flooring

Furnishings are also an integral part of cohesive home decor. Figure out your furnishing style and then find pieces that will incorporate this style. By sticking with the same style throughout your home, you can create a seamless flow from room to room. Another easy way to unify connecting rooms is by using the same flooring.

Repetition

Repeat patterns, designs and fabrics in different rooms throughout your home to tie everything together. For example, a design that looks good on a throw pillow or curtains in the living room might also work on a tablecloth in the dining room. This concept is especially important in the main living areas, the parts of your home that everyone sees.

Follow these tips and you’ll feel a sense of unity in your home in no time!

Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas - Tagged cohesive, floor plan, home decor, home decorating, interior design, repetition, theme, unity
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Decorating on the Cheap!

Aug31
2008
Leave a Comment Written by Alicia

Image of color swatches

You just moved into a new home, and you can’t wait to decorate, but your savings are a little low. Or perhaps you want to spruce up the home you’re trying to sell for the pictures that potential buyers will see through Buy Owner, but you don’t want to spend a fortune doing so.

We’ve got your answer! Over the next few days, we’ll be providing you with a few inexpensive ideas for your ceiling, your floor and all the space in between, guaranteed to impact without breaking your wallet!

Ceiling

Most ceilings are painted white because owners don’t know what other color to paint them. But white ceilings don’t emphasize the best qualities of your room, especially if they coincide with white walls.

  • If the walls feature a particular color, paint the ceiling a lighter hue of that color. It will bring the room together more.
  • If the walls display white paint, paint the ceiling a natural hue that you’d find outside to make the room appear bigger and brighter.
  • If you prefer to make the room seem less airy, paint the ceiling a darker hue.
  • If the room is too dark for your liking, paint a gloss over the ceiling that will catch the available light and make the room seem brighter.

Many cheap options are available for paint, so find them and make a huge difference in your ceiling.

If your ceiling displays an unattractive ceiling fan that causes you to dread having guests over that might notice it, fix it. Ceiling fans can be disassembled for you to paint over ugly coverings and/or colors. If a long chain hangs low enough to become a room’s prominent feature, trade it in for a shorter, stylish chain that you’ll want people to notice.

Don’t have a ceiling fan or own one beyond help? You can start saving up for a new one. Ceiling fans come in all shapes, sizes and prices. If you find a good deal, you’ll add a long-term decoration to your ceiling and you’ll save on your electric bill in the long run.

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Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas - Tagged decorating, how to improve your home, interior decorating, interior design, making a house a home, money-saving strategies, moving, paint, selling your home, your home for sale
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COLOR: How to Choose?

Jul02
2008
2 Comments Written by Allegra

Paint colorsWhether you’ve just purchased a new home or you’re looking to spruce up a home you’ve been in for a while, paint is a simple and cheap way to add personal flair and style.

That being said, choosing paint colors can be tricky. There’s a lot to consider before you take the color plunge. You don’t want something to end up with a room that slightly resembles a medieval dungeon or the inside of a Pepto-Bismol bottle.

Here are some things to consider before you head out and pick up paint samples:

What feeling does the room give off?

For example, a bedroom may feel tranquil or serene where a living room may feel comfortable and welcoming. A game room might feel active and energetic. You want the paint to complement the room’s feel or the color will seem wrong. Brighter, livelier colors make more sense in the more vivacious rooms while softer, less in-your-face colors work in the quieter spaces.

How big is the space?

If you’ve got a small area to work with, you’ll want to make it feel bigger, which can be done with lighter colors. Also, cooler colors like blues, greens and violets tend to make walls recede while warm colors like red, yellows and oranges bring them forward. So if you want a space to feel smaller and more intimate, go with the warmer, darker shades.

Where is the space?

Location of the room can play into color choices as well. For example, you wouldn’t want a wildly painted formal dining room. Here you’d want something elegant and tasteful. In a play room, you’ll most likely want something light and fun. A full bathroom should be relaxed, while you may want to make the laundry room simple and clean. Bottom line is that you want the color choices to complement the space. If they don’t, it might seem awkward and put you off the room.

Do you have a color scheme?

Unfortunately throwing a random of assortment of colors together will only make the room seem haphazard and awkward, not a space you want to spend time in. To start, find a color inspiration. Perhaps it’s a certain curtain fabric or a great throw pillow. Maybe it’s the new rug you picked up for the room. Once you have your inspiration, choose colors that go together. Colors in different shades from the same family work together. So do complementary colors–colors opposite each other on the color wheel like blue and yellow.

Remember to look at the undertones too. Some have a pink undertone, some yellow, some black. These undertones subtly come through and vary the shades of different colors.

Do your walls have trim?

Maybe you’ve got chair rail or crown molding. If the walls have any sort of trim, you can paint these an accent color to increase visual interest. For example, if you choose to paint the walls a light color, painting the trim dark will make it pop. If trim runs halfway up the wall you can use the trim divider to use two different walls colors, adding even more interest to the space. For instance, paint the chair rail a neutral color, then paint the bottom half a darker shade and the top half a lighter shade of the same color. If not but you still want something that pops, make a focal wall with an accent color.

As with anything in your home, the paint colors you decide on should reflect your personal taste. Whether you are quiet and reserved or funky and outgoing, the paint on your walls should reflect you. Now that you’ve gotten these tips, go out and have some fun with color!

Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas - Tagged adding value to your home, home decor, home decorating, home renovations, improving your home, interior design, paint
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