True, we're all living more
cost-consciously these days. The good news is that it doesn't
take much to turn your current decor into something completely
fresh and different. There are plenty of easy, cost-effective
ways to change your surroundings for the better.
"Sometimes the smallest changes can make a big difference
in the look of your home. I always suggest visiting a nearby
professional custom framer and updating an existing piece of
art with new matboards," says Barbara Schmidt, a
nationally recognized interior style consultant.
Schmidt offers four tips for freshening up any room in your home using inexpensive items, as well as preexisting pieces.
* "Choose one new color for your room and pull it into slipcovers, rugs and tablecloths to create newness and cohesiveness," Schmidt suggests. "Try spray-painting a lampshade as an inexpensive way to tie it all together."
* Dress up a wall by adding a tight grouping of your favorite pictures. "Pull your chosen color into the matting and frames, but vary the width and style of the frames to add variety," she says.
* "You'd be surprised at how easy it is to make pillow covers on your own," says Schmidt. "Or you can opt to buy them pre-made at fabric stores for a lot less than you'll find at a big-box retailer."
* "Choose one wall in a room, and repaint it to change the color
scheme," says Schmidt. "Painting is one of the most inexpensive things you can do, and I guarantee the entire room will
look brand new."
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