Hiring an interior designer can be expensive. If you are looking for ways to spruce up your home on a budget, follow the tips
below.
Put the
Toys Away
If you have kids your home is full of toys.
You don’t have to get rid of the toys, just beautifully disguise them. You can
use a large ottoman. Choose a linen ottoman with studded accents for a classic
look. If you need something that is easy to clean, change the linen fabric for
leather material. Leather can easily be cleaned.
Its ok to have a wooden toy box in the room,
just opt for something a little classier than a bright red plastic toy box. Try
a white wooden box for a farmhouse chic look. This can be a peice that is used
as an accent.
Whatever style you choose to go with, just
remember that it needs to be easy for a child to put their toys away, or you
may end up with toys everywhere.
Rugs
Adding a rug to a room can really dress it up.
Try a rug with a bold pattern to be a focal point or
dramatic accent. A solid color rug is a great way to add color to the
room. Rugs are also good for high
traffic areas, which can damage flooring.
Window
Treatments
Blinds are not enough. White blind can make a
room look boring. You should use window treatments to add some style to the
room. If you have a run in the room, the treatments you use should match. They
don’t have to be the exact pattern, but they should have colors that match.
Accent
Pieces
These are the smaller details that pull a room
together. Add throw pillows and even a throw blanket on the sofa. This accents
should match the rug and window treatments. Again, it doesn't have to be the
same pattern, but a matching color. This is a good time to play with textures.
You can add two pillows or as many as you would like. Mix and match textures,
patterns, and colors.
Add picture frames and floral arrangements to
the room to add a little style and flare. These are the small details that make
the room more interesting.
Statement
Pieces
This is the really fun part. You can get a
little while with this. If you have white or light gray walls, throw in a bold
red or lime green sofa to really add a wow factor to the room. You can also
choose chairs that are unusually shaped. With your statement furniture, think
outside the box. This piece will be the focal point of the rooms.
Remember, choose styles and furniture for your style
and everyday use. The last thing you want is to constantly worry about cleaning it or messing it up.
