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Has
the cold weather got you stuck indoors? Tired of looking at those
four
walls. Is your room stuck in a rut?
Give
yourself a room makeover - in an hour or in a day.
Got
an hour to kill? Remove all accessories from your mantel, bookcase
or table tops. Group similar items together - candles, books,
plants. Try
arranging them differently. Look for similar items in other
rooms and
create interesting vignettes with items that work well together.
Are
your accent cushions patterned on one side only? Try the solid
colour
instead. Change your lampshades. The possibilities are endless.
And
remember - when it comes to accessorizing, LESS is MORE. It's
good
to declutter a bit.
Got
a whole day to spare? Remove everything from the room except
your largest pieces of furniture. Yes EVERYTHING - including
the artwork,
lamps and end tables. Now go ahead and try a different spot
for that
sofa. Go on, don't be timid. Create a cosy conversation grouping,
and
slowly rebuild your room by adding in the other furnishings.
Shop your
home for other possibilities. Maybe a smaller coffee table
works best,
or different lamps. Switch rugs. Group your art by theme.
You'll be
able to hang more without it looking crowded.
Totally
renewed and refreshed, and you didn't have to buy anything new.
Are you happy with the results?
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