A Makeover for Your Home

You come home tired and weary from work, and the last thing you want to see is your living room looking as drained and frazzled out as you. You resolve to make this weekend a “makeover day” for your home, but you don’t know where to start! You don’t even have the money to hire a professional for the job. Fear not, all is not lost. You can easily accomplish these tips over a few days and bring a lifeless, dull room back to life.

Cleaning – Chances are good that you have stacks of old magazines, books, and newspapers lying around in corners, inside closets, everywhere. Plus lots more of shoes, clothes, and toys, especially if you have children. These all damage the personality of your room, and instead make it look like a grungy garbage pile rather than a warm, comfortable area to rest and relax. Vacuum or clean the upholstery, curtains, rugs, and the floors. Give your displayed collectibles and knick-knacks a thorough dusting, and polish up the tables and surfaces.

Rearrange – First thing to do here is to pull away all those pieces of furniture sticking to the walls. It does not matter how big or small your room is; get them out and rearrange them in small groups near the middle of the room, or at interesting angles facing a focal point. Do you have a narrow room? Try placing the sofa on the diagonal to make the room appear wider.

The focal point – Don’t have one in your room? Try painting one side of your room a different, but complementary color, one that matches your room and your furnishings. This newly-painted wall will become the room’s focal point. Place a favorite piece of furniture against the new focal point wall to complete the look. You can also choose to use a large, ornate mirror, an antique grandfather clock, or something unique and interesting. If you opt to use a mirror, make sure it reflects a pleasant view. If your room already has its focal point, consider giving the entire room a fresh new coat of paint, to create a fresh, new atmosphere.

Add some greens – Green plants and bright flowers can immediately transform any room from dreary to delightful. Use plants of varying heights and species for interest Keep your plants in good health and well-trimmed. A dying plant always adds negative vibes to any ambience. If your room doesn’t have enough bright sunlight, consider using good quality silk greenery.

Get new lamps – Nothing can make your room look more outdated and stale than lamps from the sixties, so remove those outdated lamps from your room and replace them with new, unique ones. Look for unique, interesting lamps that will make a bold statement, and you’ll be sure to find a few that can relate to the personality and the theme of your room. It’s a good idea to get lamps with three-way switches; that way you can adjust the lighting to suit your moods.

There you go! These are just a few of the ideas you can immediately put to use to turn your “frazzled” home decor into a fresh, exciting new space. All it takes is your creativity, imagination, and some elbow grease. Your efforts will ultimately result in a fresher, more interesting, and more vibrant home. Renew your passion for decorating your home, one room at a time!

Mary Kate Windham is a researcher and writer working for www.everydaygift.net, which provides all the home furnishings, furniture, and other high-quality products you need. Visit us when you need the best in gifts and home furnishings.

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