Its easy to make them, at first the look seems right but then when it is done you think why did I do that. You can always fix the mistakes you make so don’t worry.
You don’t have to rid your home of what you like the best but you do need to rearrange it somewhat. It’s about blending your favorite colors, fabrics, or accents with the decor. Hopefully your favorite does not include fake wood paneling and an orange shag carpet or we have a major problem.
Here are some tips to help you create a beautiful decor in no time at all. You can even tell your mom how you have learned from your mistake.
Tip No. 1: When it comes to collectibles, it’s about quality not quantity
Yes, those Star Wars action figures are adorable, but a whole curio cabinet of them? Dudes and dudettes, that’s as off-putting as Grandma’s racks of collectible spoons! Your living is not the Museum of Popular Culture. Choose one or two key pieces that show what a fan-boy or fan-girl you are, like that mint condition original “Raiders of the Lost Ark” poster you can get framed and hang on the wall. Otherwise, store the stuff and rotate it occasionally. Be your own best curator.
Tip No. 2: It’s all about framing
Do you still have posters hanging on the wall with duct tape? It’s time to ditch the tape and put up some grown up posters on the wall. Find some movie posters in excellent condition or some black and white photos. These need to be placed in a frame before hanging up.
Tip No. 3: The importance of matching your furniture with your space
Avoid using oversized and overstuffed furniture in the room. Visualize furniture that will fit into the room and up against the wall. You want to avoid using furniture that will make the room look smaller. If you can’t get a sectional through the front door then move onto something you know will fit. You want to make sure that you have enough space for a 65-inch television before you go out and buy it. Just make sure that you are realistic when you decorate.
Tip No. 4: Outdoor furniture belongs outside
If you have planted glass in your living room then sure leave the outdoor furniture there but if you didn’t then leave that furniture outside. This type of furniture is uncomfortable and it really doesn’t look that good. It’s time to invest in some furniture. Remember to follow the proportion rule that was mentioned above when you are trying to fit your furniture in the room. You can find the right furniture to fit in your room.
Tip No. 5: Ditch the kitsch.
Time to play like grown-ups, boys and girls. Whatever your teen-age and college-dorm faves might have been, everybody has to grow up some time. For guys, this means no street signs, neon palm trees, lava lamps, or lighting fixtures shaped like various parts of the female body. For girls, it’s time to get rid of the stuffed animals, the too-cutesy bed linens, the boy band posters and yes, your American Girl and Barbie dolls. Store these relics away for when your kids reach their teens.
There you have it: Five quick tips to get you out of the decorating dumps. Now get busy and make Mom proud.
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