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Interior designers have a knack for pulling
together furniture and accessories to create
rooms with widespread appeal. But not every
homeowner has the resources to hire a profes-
sionalto help turn their interior from drab to fab.
Fortunately, it doesn't always take a pro to
transform a home's interior.
The key to creating a beautiful room is plan-
ning. Designers do it and so should you. Measure
board. See how the items work together. If you
are unsure of colors, see which shades were
used in the inspiring picture and determine if
it will coordinate with your home.
When designing, identify or create a focal
point in the room and build off of that. This
may be a large window, fireplace, or even the
entertamment center if it's a family room. Place
furniture around the focal point and then move
extremely helpful.
Many stores sell items that mimic the look
of higher-pricad items. When copying a design-
er room, select pieces tna, ,,_but not
necessarily the same brands. Consider snot~-
ping at second-hand stores or antique shops
for discounted pieces. With a little new fabric
or stain, many items can look like new again.
Shopping online also may enable sheppers to
the dimensions of the room and create a sketch outward: find items more readily and see how they look
of the area using graph paper or computer soft- It's also important to keep scale in mind. in staged rooms.
ware. Be sure to plot any windows or doors on Large walls or tall ceilings will create plenty When designing, it never hurts to think out- !
side of the box. Items that were intended for
drawing so that you will be aware of obsta- of wall space. A small print or wall hanging [ outside may work well inside as well. Hanging i
elms. will be lost in such an area. Be sure to choose
Homeowners unsure of what they want furnishings and accessories that fit with the USE A MAGAZINE picture as ins piration lanterns or plant stands could be put to use in
should browse through magazines or pictures scale of the room. In other words, a huge see- for your room, then select similarly shaped a rustic room. Save some money by making
on the Web for inspiration. Search for key tional may overpower a small living room. and scaled furnishings that mimic the look some items yourself. For instance, if you can-
phrases that descril e your design style, such When choosing colors, make sure they are for less money, not find a particular throw pillow or drapery
as Tuscan, farmhouse, country, colonial, etc. cotiesive. Research the color wheel that artists that fits with your style, go to a fabric store
Then read up on the components of these styles
that define it. This will help you select items
that fit with the style.
~. Once a particular style has been chosen,
~eate a design board just like the profession-
~ls. Cut out swatches of fabric, select paint
atches, find magazine pictures that fit with
yj _ur goal and arrange them on a piece of poster
use to help with designing the room. Some col-
ors are complementary or opposites and still
work together. Homeowners nervous about
color should choose a color from fabric or fur-
niture and use a few different shades of the
same color in the room. Select an accent color
that can be used on trim or as a spot of color
on a pillow or accessory.
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When plotting wall hangings or other decor,
odd numbers often look more pleasing to the
eye. Experiment with different sizes of framed
artwork or different shaped accessories for
visual appeal. For example, a few rectangular
shaped items with a circular clock and a coni-
cal flower vase can mix it up in the room. This
is where looking at magazine layouts can be
arid purchase fabric to make your own.
Decorating doesn't have to cost a fortune
or look like you pieced odd items together. By
following the guidelines of a designer room
and selecting lower-priced items that mimic
the shape and scale of similar accessories, it's
possible for any homeowner to create a room
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