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Lifestyle Q & A Forum

I'm looking for some quick, inexpensive ways to give my home a pick-me-up. Can you help?

by
Nancy Phillips LeRoy
Interior Designer Allied Member of ASID Special Spaces, Ltd.



junethirty
Question:
I'm looking for some quick, inexpensive ways to give my home a pick-me-up. Can you help?
Answer:

What a great thing to do! I suggest the following:

  1. Place a calming picture opposite the bed so it is the last thing you see before going to sleep and the first thing you see upon wakening.

  2. Leftover wallpaper can be used to decorate the inside of cabinets and drawers.

  3. Rearrange furniture for a new look.

  4. Swap furniture among rooms for a different look and personality.

  5. Whimsical finials add an extra dash to window treatments. Stars, animals, trains, fruit and vegetables are but a few of the choices available.

  6. Create a cozy play area for children in the space under the stairs. Paint the walls and floor, add colorful shelving (could be stacked plastic crates) and a multi colored area rug.

  7. Replace the hardware on your kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities for a quick change and boost to your spirits.

  8. Cover a rectangular table with a tailored, floor-length tablecloth - a nice change from the standard circular table with cloth.

  9. Arrange same sized pictures in a triangle shape. In a feminine room, connect the pictures with ribbons and bows.

  10. For a custom look, decorate pillows and window treatments with braid, ribbon, brush and loop fringe, tassels, buttons and any other item that catches the eye. Look for inspiration in current clothing designs. Be creative and daring.