Decorating or re-decorating a space can be time consuming, difficult, and expensive. But it doesn't have to be that way. A few simple alterations can go a long way. Decorating not only allows you to play with your creativity, it is also important to update your look occasionally and this can be done without breaking the bank. The following is a break down of some of the best and easiest ways to change the look of a room or an entire house.
Splashes of Color
One of the most drastic ways one can change a room is with paint. It is such a simple application yet it can lighten, darken or change the entire mood of a room. White is such an easy fall back, but it is often a boring alternative. If the kitchen is looking a little drab with white walls, spice is up a bit and paint one of the walls red or orange. By painting just one of the walls you are not going to make the space appear smaller but rather add depth. Also by painting only one wall opens the possibilities of accent colors.
The Price of Paint
A can of paint will cost about $30; additional supplies will add on another $10-$15, but the amount of change you can get from adding a splash of color goes a long ways. For ideas on color palettes and schemes, take a look at Martha Stewart's website.
Clutter A Big No
A major interior decorating faux pas is having too much going on in a room. Keeping it simple is the way to go, and one of the cheapest way to change a room is by removing clutter. This can be accomplished by either organizing the clutter in a space or eliminating it all together. It is easy for a space to become overwhelmed by items especially if they have accumulated over the years. Great inexpensive storage solutions can be found at many stores, but Ikea offers a great variety at an exceptionally great price.
Window Treatments
Finding the right window treatments will depend on the type of space you are working with. In a small space you can use curtains and blinds to make the window appear larger and therefore the space to appear larger as well. By hanging blinds at the base of the ceiling, or just a foot above the top of the window you can make the window appear longer and this adds height to the room as well. If the thought of bright or bold paint scares you, perhaps colorful curtains are the way to go. By adding a dark or bold colored window treatment you give a perfect focal point to the room.
A New Room
With a few or all of these ideas you can transform a room into a decorative masterpiece. Mirrors, art, and other decorative pieces can give you space those last few finishing touches. So get out there grab a brush, hang a mirror, and some blinds and you will be living in a work of art.
