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Durable Décor Upgrades
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Redo Your Carpeting
Interior upgrades should make a big impact — adding
style and comfort to your home. They should also last a Soft carpeting provides luxury and comfort at once.
long time, even if you have a busy household, with lots of However, homeowners who have children or pets, or whose
foot traffic. rooms otherwise see a lot of foot traffic may wonder if there is
long-term value in installing soft carpeting? The answer is yes,
To add both form and function to your living spaces, as these days, there are options that are durable, soft and
consider the following ideas. easy to clean.
Paint and Decorate Such carpet features as permanent built-in stain and
soil protection, help to maintain a carpet’s beauty. Indeed,
Sometimes going from drab to fab is as simple as a in an independent walk test, carpeting of this kind endured
paint job. Even if you’d like to keep your white walls, a 60,000 steps — the equivalent of seven years of foot traffic
fresh coat can make a room feel brighter, cleaner and more — and still remained beautiful.
comfortable — however, you may want to consider the
addition of an accent wall or textured design for some pop. Reupholster Furniture
Don’t forget your prep work. Sanding and cleaning Add beauty to your living spaces with a furniture facelift.
the walls helps ensure the paint applies nicely and looks New upholstery can add luxury and style to items that look
great for a long time. worn out but are actually in great structural shape.
Because we’re not all Whether you are a DIY-er or you have this task done
professionally, opt for scratch-resistant, hair-repelling leathers
and fabrics, especially if you have children and pets or just
prefer low-maintenance furniture.
cut from the same cloth
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