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7 Fast and Easy Makeover Tips to Give your Home a New Look By Jason Phillips

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From time to time it is advised to change your home’s appeal and redecorate. This may be because it has not been done for a while and it is starting to look dated. It may be due to the fact that your needs and tastes have changed or simply because you want to keep up with the latest trends. Whatever the reason it can quickly become an expensive task. The following seven tips will assist you in transforming your home without breaking the bank:

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  1. Focus on proper lighting

The right light can make a huge difference to your home. If you have a space which is used for working from home or studying you may wish to ad higher wattage light bulbs. Equally, a space which is used for relaxing, such as a sitting room, can have lower wattage bulbs. This will make them more relaxing or even romantic.

  1. Eco-friendly homes are more enticing

Plants can make a valuable addition to any room. Plants enrich the oxygen content of the room and their presence can make you feel more energized. The room will feel more natural and the plants can even be used to create a focal point. Green foliage will usually last much longer than a pretty flower display. To opt for a more modernistic design try having a single green grass or flower in a vase; it will have an amazing effect.

  1. Revamping the floor

It can be expensive and very inconvenient to completely change a floor. If this is not possible then you should consider sanding or staining a real wood floor. If you have lino or carpet which is looking dated it can be quickly lifted and relatively easily and cheaply replaced with tiles. If these options are not possible a good rug will draw the eye and remove the attention from the floor.

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  1. Maintain order with adequate storage

It doesn’t seem to matter how large or how small your home is, storage is always a problem. The usual solution is to either build up or out. The easiest way to decide this will be based on the available space you have and how you currently use that space. Purchasing or adding to bookcases will make them taller and utilize space which is otherwise wasted. Alternatively there is always space under the bed or possibly the stairs. Choose the items that you do not need regularly and pack them away in storage boxes.

  1. Fake architecture

A room can be transformed by simply using some paint and masking tape. Mask straight lines onto the wall and paint them to create striped walls which will make the room look bigger. A simple box shape can be made on the wall with wood or paint to frame a picture or even a piece of furniture. By spending a few additional pennies it is possible to purchase mouldings which can be fitted to your walls to create an illusion of depth.

  1. Go green – fixing instead of replacing

It often seems easier to throw something broken away and replace it with a new item. However, it can be far cheaper and create a better statement if you repair or restore the item. A faded chair or table can be restored with some spray paint and fabric for the seats or a few tiles for the table top. Leather furniture can be restored by rubbing with olive oil and almonds can be rubbed across scratches in wood to remove them.

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  1. Use the internet for guidance and tips

The internet is without doubt, the best place to find advice, tips and ideas on how to transform your home cheaply and effectively. There are many auction sites which will allow you to cheaply purchase items for your home. These can be restored or refurbished to create a completely different look to your home. There are also plenty of forums to seek advice in and thousands of pictures of what other people have done; these can be either copied or used for inspiration to complete your own projects.

Bottom line is you don’t need a lot of money to change your home’s allure. Use smart accessories and get inspired from the web; this is everything you need to bring your home back to life.

By Jason Phillips and VanessaArbuthnott.co.uk!

Key Interior Design Improvement Tips By Kelby Kniat

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Improved interior design can change the way of life. Interior design is not only about decorating your home. Rather, it creates functional and gorgeous look of all the interior places. Therefore, it is important not only for homes but also for different public buildings, restaurants, shops, libraries etc. Efficient and imaginative use of space, light, texture, pattern and color can make a huge difference in your interior. Some consider interior design as reflection of taste, ambition and status. Besides, improved interior design adds value to your property. There are many things that can be done to improve the interior of any space. Few important steps that can improve your interior greatly are discussed here.

fabrics-paint-swatches-1Break Rules – The first rule to improve your interior design is to break all the rules if you want. Interior design should be the reflection of your life and therefore you must give priority to your own concept to design your interior.

Provide Logical Layout – Try to keep transparency within home by ensuring clear views across and into common space. It is good to avoid dog legged corridor. In the case of public buildings, apply different themes and orientation in different levels.

Get off the wall – It is an old idea to keep all of your furniture up against different walls of home. Try something different. You can put them in different angles or different places off the walls.

Make Welcoming Entrance – People get the first impression about your home when they enter. Therefore, make entrance attractive and welcoming.

Get Rid off Unnecessary Furniture – Too many furniture might reduce your open spaces in home. Therefore, remove any unnecessary furniture to make more space which also gives a decent look to home. Nowadays, people believe ‘less is more’. Besides, do not keep any flawed furniture just to fill empty space.

Make Staircases Attractive – You can use different types of spiral staircases in your home that goes better with the structure of home. Be choosy about every little item in staircases such as staircase railings, color of stairs, material used etc.swatches-turquoise

Give Attention to Ceiling – Usually people think about their walls, floors and furniture to improve their interior design. Most people do not pay much attention to their ceilings. But if you design it properly, it could improve the look of your entire interior.

Add Life With Green Plants – A few green real plants or some flowers can make a big difference in interior. It can bring life to your home and any guests come at your home will like that for sure.

Have Fun Decorating – It’s your home and you can do anything you want. Do not be afraid. Remember one thing – you always can change whatever you do. You may consider choosing different colors. Repaint your home walls to your favorite colors.

Pay Attention in Lighting – Lighting is very important in interior designing. Light reflects from all the things of home. Lighting can change the look of all the colors, furniture, walls, and floors. It is important to choose lightings that help your interior look better.