SUMMER 2011
smart decorating.
paint.
When decorat-
top paint
ing paint can
play a major role
in transforming a
room. It’s great
for your budget
trends
because it is easy
to do and can
be relatively in-
expensive. Color
2011 Honneysuckle
by Ellen Kennon
reflects mood
and painting the Peppercorn
by Sherwin Sage Green
walls will greatly Williams by Martha Stewart
improve the ap-
pearance of your
home.
Cape May
Zinfandel Cobblestone
by Behr by Benjamin Moore
picture collage.
Frame some of your favor-
ite pictures and hang them
up on an empty wall. Pic-
tures are easy to print and
frames can be very inexpen-
sive. Visit places like Ikea
and Kohl’s. If you’re printing
black and white photos be
sure to use black, silver or
white frames. Be creative!
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Use different sizes and a vari-
ety of frames. It will dress up
your house and guests will
love looking at them. Left
is an example from Pottery
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candlelight.
Candles can be
used for more
than just making
your house smell
good. These very
simple items can
be used as deco-
ration. Get lots
of candles in dif-
ferent sizes and
place them in
an unused fire-
place, mantle, or
even as a cen-
terpiece. What’s
great about this is
that they can fit
in anyone’s bud-
get. Here are
examples taken
for Real Simple
magazine. Try to
recreate some of
these looks to add
an elegant touch
to your home.
accessorize.
Accessorize your home with throw pillows, rugs,
blankets, vases, lamps, mirrors, etc. These items
allow you to bring your own style into the room.
If you want color then pillows and rugs are a
great way to incorporate that. If you want
to add something extra to a wall then find a
unique mirror. Dress up side tables with flowers
books or pictures. Stores like Kohl’s, Target, and
Hobby Lobby are great places to find inexpen-
sive items. When you combine all of these ele-
ments you’ll end up with a transformed room.
Just make sure to have fun with it!