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When you think home decorating, first things that come to mind are money and time. But not all home decorating ideas require a heavy investment of time and money.
If you're looking for a few affordable home interior decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a weekend, it shouldn't take much of your time or money.
Here are some home decorating tips to help you decorate your home with little time or money invested:
1. Paint A Wall
Paint one wall your favorite color and make it the focal point. Hang interesting art on that wall and move a nice
piece of furniture there. (Note: Make sure that the color is one that is shared with several other objects and
fabrics in the room.)
2. Bring In Plants
Greenery always adds a breath of fresh air to a room. If you don't have a
green thumb, try silk or plastic plants and trees. The quality has gotten so good that its hard to distinguish them
from the real thing.
3. Hang Pictures or Mirror
Hang pictures that reflect your personality. Try frames that are more ornate. When hanging a mirror, try and
position it so that it reflects and nice view or an interesting architectural element.
4. Group Figurines
Pull out your favorite collectibles. Show off your personality. Find a display area and group related objects
together, in sets of three or five. Try and vary the shapes.
5. Add Decorative Pillows
The good news about decorative pillows is that they are an easy way to add textures and patterns to a room. Still
better, they can be changed to jazz up a sofa or chair before your room is ready for a major makeover.
6. Lay An Area Rug
An area rug is a wonderful way of defining a conversation area. Try one that complements the room. Lay it at an
angle beneath your coffee table.
7. Replace Lamps
Lamps are probably the one thing in your home that will give others a clue that your room is outdated. Seek out new
and fresh lamps that make a statement.
8. Add A Throw Or Afghan
Similar to decorative pillows, throws and afghans add texture to your furniture. They come in all kinds of natural
and man made fabrics. Find a pattern and style that you like.
9. Rearrange The Furniture
Pull your furniture away from the walls. Try positioning it at intriguing angles. For example, a sofa arranged
diagonally across a narrow living room will make the room look wider.
10. Eliminate Clutter
Clutter has a way of eliminating the desired mood and effect of any room. Find storage spaces for papers, toys, and
other items that take from the personality of a room.
Using just one or few of these home decorating tips will brighten up and freshen up your home. Hopefully these tips will also help you generate some of your own home decorating ideas. As with anything else, when you get involved in something, you'll find your mind stimulated with new ideas.
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