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Design Tips |
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Designing a
new look for your home can be daunting. There are so
many choices, themes and colors. Some are too boring,
too clean, too cluttered, too daring and just not you.
Learn how to create a fresh new look that fits with your
lifestyle and reflects your personality.
Here are just a few design tips to kick-start your home
makeover.
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Tip One:
Create a Focal Point
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Whether
it be an armoire, entertainment console, piano or
fireplace, create a floor plan designed around that
piece. It will center the room. Neutrals always make
a great canvas for a room with bold furnishings or
other elements that you may want to be the focal
point of your home.
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Tip Two:
The Fifth Wall
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The floor is the
fifth wall to any room. Don't ignore it! Give your room
character and presence by choosing a floor that works with
your design. |
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Tip Three:
Tile Style
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Most tile
collections have special tiles for creating designs and
decorative borders within a tile pattern. These options can
help you to easily put together an exquisite, detailed look
for your home. But what do you do if the tile you love
doesn't have matching trim pieces? Well, suitable
replacement trim tile can usually be found. But don't
overlook stone, wood, or metal trim that can also provide a
clean finished edge and a uniquely stunning accent to your
tile design. |
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Tip Four:
Sizing Up Your Options
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Patterned rugs
will visually decrease the size of the room because the eye
is drawn to the pattern. While solid color wall-to-wall
carpet will increase the visual size of the room. |
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Tip Five:
Color for the Mood You're In
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A room that lacks
natural light can be warmed by sunny, bright yellows,
oranges and reds. Cool colors such as blues and greens can
add a serene feeling to a bright room. Vibrant lively colors
are good for family rooms, kitchens and areas of
entertainment. More formal rooms are flattered by elegant
palettes of pastel.
Did you know color is the biggest decorating decision you
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