Are you bored with how your home looks? Do you wish that you could spice up your home, but feel like you just don't have the time to re-decorate? If so, don't despair. You'd be amazed what you can do with creative use of throws, roller blinds, cushions, and curtains. These tips will help you to make over your home in just half a day.
1. De-clutter: Clutter is the bane of many homes. Often, there's some great decor hiding under the piles of paper and sports clothes. Before you do anything drastic, take a few minutes to tackle the clutter.
2. Make things match: If you've lived in the same house for a while, but haven't done any major re-decorating, it's easy for your home to become a patchwork of different styles. Some carefully selected throws and roller blinds could be the accent you need to make things match. If you want a really nice touch, pick a theme for each room, and match the blinds (or shower curtain) to the theme.
3. Let in some light: At this time of year, it's best to aim for light and airy rooms. So, take down those heavy winter curtains and pick out some light venetian blinds or roller blinds. Re-arrange your rooms so that people can see the windows, but so that they won't have to put up with too much sun glare.
4. Candles and lamps: Mood lighting is useful for the evenings. Place lamps in dark corners, and put scented candles on the mantelpiece. Even if you rarely use them, they're a nice touch, and add to the atmosphere of the room.
5. Mats: If you don't fancy getting a new carpet, then you could add some personality to your rooms with mats. Old fashioned "clippy" mats are enjoying a revival at the moment. These are inexpensive, but charming, and will suit almost any room.
It's amazing what you can do in just half a day. It takes only a few minutes to de-clutter, and even bigger tasks such as changing your shower curtain or fitting roller blinds should take less than an hour. When you compare this to the prospect of a full decorating project, it should quickly become appealing! A half-day home makeover shouldn't cost a fortune either. Many of the items suggested in the list above are available at bargain prices in thrift stores and department stores. If you opt for timeless pieces, you can often pick up last year's designs at heavily discounted prices. With some items, such as roller blinds that feature muted patterns, the fact that the design is from "last season" doesn't really matter, as long as the item is of good quality, and does its job well. You can completely change the look of a room, if you're creative with your makeover project. Just imagine how impressed your friends will be when they see that you "re-decorated" in just half a day off work!
1. De-clutter: Clutter is the bane of many homes. Often, there's some great decor hiding under the piles of paper and sports clothes. Before you do anything drastic, take a few minutes to tackle the clutter.
2. Make things match: If you've lived in the same house for a while, but haven't done any major re-decorating, it's easy for your home to become a patchwork of different styles. Some carefully selected throws and roller blinds could be the accent you need to make things match. If you want a really nice touch, pick a theme for each room, and match the blinds (or shower curtain) to the theme.
3. Let in some light: At this time of year, it's best to aim for light and airy rooms. So, take down those heavy winter curtains and pick out some light venetian blinds or roller blinds. Re-arrange your rooms so that people can see the windows, but so that they won't have to put up with too much sun glare.
4. Candles and lamps: Mood lighting is useful for the evenings. Place lamps in dark corners, and put scented candles on the mantelpiece. Even if you rarely use them, they're a nice touch, and add to the atmosphere of the room.
5. Mats: If you don't fancy getting a new carpet, then you could add some personality to your rooms with mats. Old fashioned "clippy" mats are enjoying a revival at the moment. These are inexpensive, but charming, and will suit almost any room.
It's amazing what you can do in just half a day. It takes only a few minutes to de-clutter, and even bigger tasks such as changing your shower curtain or fitting roller blinds should take less than an hour. When you compare this to the prospect of a full decorating project, it should quickly become appealing! A half-day home makeover shouldn't cost a fortune either. Many of the items suggested in the list above are available at bargain prices in thrift stores and department stores. If you opt for timeless pieces, you can often pick up last year's designs at heavily discounted prices. With some items, such as roller blinds that feature muted patterns, the fact that the design is from "last season" doesn't really matter, as long as the item is of good quality, and does its job well. You can completely change the look of a room, if you're creative with your makeover project. Just imagine how impressed your friends will be when they see that you "re-decorated" in just half a day off work!