Interior decorating - Tip of the day
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Interior Decorating - tip of the day #59 - striking accent piece
Bring in one striking accent piece of furniture for a room. You don't even have to have any practical or utilitarian need for it; its purpose is to add color, definition, and drama to an interior space. This is an easy way to incorporate bold color without going over the top or making a labor intensive and expensive mistake.
Interior Decorating - tip of the day #58 - repurposing as decor
Displayed right, almost anything can become decor. Repurposing is reusing an item after its initial use for something other than its intended purpose. Here vintage shoes on hatboxes make a cute vignette in a closet. Look around your home and discover all the possibilities!
Interior Decorating - tip of the day #55 - family photo wall
Personal touches are what make a house a home, and nothing does that quite as well as family photos. Photos make your home feel cozier and they give it character. Plus there is scientific evidence that family photos are beneficial to your health - using family photos can give you a little boost, a little pause, a moment of gratitude for the amazing people in your life.
Interior Decorating - tip of the day #54 - Dress up fridge
Dress up your frig! Your refrigerator is a very large, blank canvas in your kitchen. Turn it into a work of art. There are numerous options - paint it a fun color, paint it with chalkboard paint, use wallpaper or locker/window clings, attach magnetic picture frames as caption boxes....the options are only limited by your imagination.
Interior Decorating - tip of the day #53 - mix fabric patterns
Don't be afraid to mix fabric patterns. Select a unifying thread in one color and make sure the patterns play off each other in terms of scale and proportion. A good rule of thumb is a combination of the following: 1. Large scale pattern 2. Solid 3. Stripe/polka dot 4. Small scale pattern