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Window treatments can actually affect the curb value of your home – that is, people can see them from the street, so they contribute to the initial impression people get from outside. Choosing the right window treatments for your home will make your home more impressive to those seeing it for the first time. More importantly, it can dramatically improve the looks of your home on the inside.
The options
Gone are ...
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Small apartments and houses can deeply frustrate your inner interior designer. It’s hard to fit in even a minimal amount of stuff without making them look cluttered. But the truth is, small rooms can be made to look bigger, and also very elegant. It’s just a matter of knowing how it’s done.
Creating a focal point
When you walk into a room and immediately see a big, inviting sofa, you don’t immediately ...
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You might be used to thinking of white as the most boring decorating color – the one landlords always seem to choose in order to be as bland and generic as possible. It’s true – white can get overwhelming and dull. But used as an accent color or a base color for accent colors, the effect of white is very different.
The white duvet
White duvets have a clean, minimalist look that ...
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Studio apartments are just one big room. Sometimes they’re not even a big enough room! Decorating them can be a serious challenge. It’s hard to avoid making them look cluttered, because the lines are so clean and simple. Even a small amount of furniture can be overwhelming in these apartments. And seeing bedroom furniture and living room furniture jumbled together in one small space can just look odd.
The illusion of ...
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The “boutique” look of a lavish hotel room is easy to mimic at home. After all, the key to recreating the look is simplicity: no clutter, not too much decoration, not too many details. The boutique look is impersonal, but luxurious. It may not reflect much in the way of personality, but it does offer comfort and refuge.
The bed
The bed is central. In fact, it should be the first thing ...
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Sprucing up a room and adding a touch of color doesn’t have to cost much money. You may even find you can do it for free. Those items you do have to purchase can be bought very inexpensively, if you know where to shop for them. The list includes items like paint, wall decor (paintings or posters), rugs, throw pillows, runners and quilts.
Painting
One of the very best ways to make ...
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