Give Your Home a Makeover

You come home tired and weary from work, and the last thing you want to see is your room looking as frazzled and drained out as you. You resolve to make this weekend a “makeover day” for your home, but you don’t know where to start! Not all home decorating projects have to mean knocking down walls and hiring a contractor. Fear not, all is not lost. You can easily accomplish these tips over a few days and bring a lifeless, dull room back to life.

Cleaning – If you have a family, then you doubtless have old books, magazines, newspapers, etc. just gathering dust in corners, inside closets, everywhere. Plus lots more of shoes, clothes, and toys, especially if you have kids. These all damage the character of your room, and instead make it look like a grungy garbage pile rather than a warm, comfortable area to rest and relax. Give your draperies and upholstered furnishings a good vacuuming. Remove all your decorative collectibles and give each piece a thorough cleaning, and polish up the tables and surfaces.

Rearrange – No matter the size of your room, pull the furniture away from the walls. It does not matter how big or small your room is; get them out and rearrange them in small groups near the middle of the room, or place your furnishings at interesting angles in front of your focal point to create an intimate conversation area. Do you have a narrow room? Try placing the sofa on the diagonal to make the room appear wider.

The focal point – Don’t have one in your room? Try painting one side of your room a different, but complementary color, that complements the rest of your room and furnishings. The newly painted wall will instantly become the focal point of the room. Try placing your favorite piece of furniture against the new wall to make the look complete. You can also decorate the wall with interesting art work or a large ornately framed mirror, or something unique and interesting. When you use a mirror, though, make sure that it’s reflecting a pleasant view. If your room already has a nice focal point, you can just repaint your entire room instead, to create a fresh, new atmosphere.

Add some greens – Breathe new life into your room with the addition of healthy green plants. To keep it interesting, try using plants and flowers of different sizes and different varieties Keep your plants in good health and well-trimmed. A dying plant always adds negative vibes to any ambience. If your room doesn’t have enough bright sunlight, consider using good quality silk greenery.

Get new lamps – Unless you want to make your room look like something left over from the civil war, remove those outdated lamps from your room and replace them with new, unique ones. There are lots of contemporary and quirky designs to choose from, and you’ll be sure to find a few that reflects your personality and individuality, as well as matching the theme of your room. It’s a good idea to get lamps with three-way switches; this offers you a variety of lighting options to set the mood in your room.

There you go! With a little bit of imagination and creativity, you can turn your “frazzled” home decor into a fresh, exciting new space. All it takes is your creativity, imagination, and some elbow grease. Your efforts will ultimately result in a fresher, more interesting, and more vibrant home. Use these ideas and add your own to redecorate your home, one room at a time!

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