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ple design tricks to revamp your home
Whether you’ve just Pops of color Add in some metal or restful, symmetrical layout. room a few inches from the Adding color SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE MORNING CALL
moved into a home or “Nothing livens up a wooden accents to draw the It’s all about balance. There wall. This makes the room to a wall
you’ve lived there for eye around the room. You should be between three appear open and airy. can make a
years, it might be time for a room like a bright pop of can even play with lighting and 10 feet between each room pop.
design tune-up. While color,” Yoder says. to reflect off certain objects seat. Clutter-free organization
many may think tackling and create visual interest. Getting rid of clutter is a Brandpoint
their home décor takes a If you have neutral- Additionally, instead of
bundle of time, money and toned furniture, try spruc- Antique feature pushing each piece up grand challenge for most your best friends.
expertise, it doesn’t have to ing up the room with Choose an antique or against the wall to create homeowners. When you Take some time to go
be so frightening. You lamps, curtains and acces- more space, give your decide to take on the mess,
don’t need to spend a for- sories in bold hues. If unique piece of décor to be furniture a bit of breathing drawers and cabinets are through your belongings
tune or go to design school you’re up for a painting the inspiration for the and decide what to keep,
to breathe a little life into challenge, an accent wall is room. This could be a rug, donate or throw away.
your home. a great way to incorporate lamp, chair or even a chan- Store any leftover items
color into a space. Choose delier — anything that gets that can cause clutter in an
“It’s all about simplic- your favorite color from a you energized and motivat- organized, out-of-sight
ity,” says Susan Yoder, throw pillow or wall-art ed. area.
interior design expert for piece in the room to pull
Clayton Homes. “A little the look together. Get creative and run Brandpoint
goes a long way when it with the theme it creates.
comes to home décor and Varying textures Or if your style is more on
living spaces. Only a few A room tends to get the modern side, an antique
simple changes can make a object will stand out among
big difference and allow boring when it focuses on your contemporary décor.
you to create a room you’ll only one texture, so it’s
be itching to show off to important to create a sense Symmetrical yet functional
friends and family.” of balance. Try varying the The furniture collection
fabric types on your sofa
and curtains. in a room should form a
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Whether you’ve just Pops of color Add in some metal or restful, symmetrical layout. room a few inches from the Adding color SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE MORNING CALL
moved into a home or “Nothing livens up a wooden accents to draw the It’s all about balance. There wall. This makes the room to a wall
you’ve lived there for eye around the room. You should be between three appear open and airy. can make a
years, it might be time for a room like a bright pop of can even play with lighting and 10 feet between each room pop.
design tune-up. While color,” Yoder says. to reflect off certain objects seat. Clutter-free organization
many may think tackling and create visual interest. Getting rid of clutter is a Brandpoint
their home décor takes a If you have neutral- Additionally, instead of
bundle of time, money and toned furniture, try spruc- Antique feature pushing each piece up grand challenge for most your best friends.
expertise, it doesn’t have to ing up the room with Choose an antique or against the wall to create homeowners. When you Take some time to go
be so frightening. You lamps, curtains and acces- more space, give your decide to take on the mess,
don’t need to spend a for- sories in bold hues. If unique piece of décor to be furniture a bit of breathing drawers and cabinets are through your belongings
tune or go to design school you’re up for a painting the inspiration for the and decide what to keep,
to breathe a little life into challenge, an accent wall is room. This could be a rug, donate or throw away.
your home. a great way to incorporate lamp, chair or even a chan- Store any leftover items
color into a space. Choose delier — anything that gets that can cause clutter in an
“It’s all about simplic- your favorite color from a you energized and motivat- organized, out-of-sight
ity,” says Susan Yoder, throw pillow or wall-art ed. area.
interior design expert for piece in the room to pull
Clayton Homes. “A little the look together. Get creative and run Brandpoint
goes a long way when it with the theme it creates.
comes to home décor and Varying textures Or if your style is more on
living spaces. Only a few A room tends to get the modern side, an antique
simple changes can make a object will stand out among
big difference and allow boring when it focuses on your contemporary décor.
you to create a room you’ll only one texture, so it’s
be itching to show off to important to create a sense Symmetrical yet functional
friends and family.” of balance. Try varying the The furniture collection
fabric types on your sofa
and curtains. in a room should form a
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