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Home Decorating Tips

Posted by Jade Martins on Feb-16-2010

From time to time, everyone wishes they could change the décor in their home and create a more personal atmosphere. However, this task is often one that brings on confusion as to how to decorate without spending lots of money.

This task is really easily done just by adding new items to the various rooms in your home. Some of the items you can add range from wall plagues, mirrors and furniture, to lighting or other items. Just adding a tabletop figurine to a room gives it a certain awe that will surely enhance the atmosphere of that room. Depending on your preferences, a unique crystal figurine in the shape of an eagle, a stallion, dolphins, or a wolf might be just the touch you were looking for.

Of course, if you have a certain theme already in place, you might want to decorate accordingly. A “Western” themed room could include such items as a stallion figurine, southwestern styled mirror, metal cowboy wall hooks, or a feathered hand axe. Not only will you be able to use wall plagues to add to the western theme but such items as southwestern themed lamps, clocks, vases, pots, candles, candleholders, and photo frames can also be great ways to accentuate the feel. In just a few short minutes, you have given your guest bedroom a southwestern atmosphere.

If you are going for a nautical theme, the dolphin table would also be excellent in a bathroom. You could place the table in the corner and place bath sets such as the spa bath set or the pralines & honey bath basket to decorate. Along with these items, you can find other under the sea figurines and accessories to enhance the feel and give your guests a beautiful bath time experience along with providing them all the essential bath accessories.

Instead of hiring an interior decorator or throwing out everything in a room and starting over you can find all kinds of unique items that can be added to any room in your home such as decorative screens, wall décor, clocks, vases, bookends, figurines, photo frames, linens and even various accent furniture pieces. Just by adding or replacing a few items with new ones, you will be able to decorate your home without the added expense of redoing the entire room.

The idea, when it comes to decorating, is to choose a theme or atmosphere you would like the room to have such as a wild safari, under the sea, country, southwestern, or even just a calm and relaxing mood. Then you can find items to add that will ultimately change the room, giving it a unique, exciting, and fresh look with only a few items.

The fun comes in when you can envision the room the way you desire, begin adding all the items associated with your theme, and then watch it come to life before your eyes. Each room can have its own personality and awe instead of being the same throughout the home. Have fun! Enjoy finding the unique items to decorate every room in your home, or just create your own little getaway with one room.

 

Ron Jan Stager
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  1. jxoxolove Said,

    Home decorating?
    Does anyone know of any companies that sale home decor that’s not really expensive? Or any home decorating tips?

  2. Terisu Said,

    My sister is in that sort of business. Here’s her website.
    References :
    http://www01.southernlivingathome.com/wbslah/websites/ps185325/index.html

  3. intelligent_friendlistener Said,

    Go with what you like. Don’t be afraid of color. I have pepsi blue and brick red in rooms in my house and it works with fine art and accessories that I like. Never ever never buy a set (living room set) (dining room set) (bedroom set) etc. Never Never Never. If this is your taste, then decorating is a joke. No one else’s opinion matters if it is what you like and what makes you happy and proud to come home. Never ever leave a decision this personal to someone else. Do you let your mother pick your boyfriend? Would you let anyone pick the color of your underwear. These are your personal things. So is your living space. Remember the only rule is No "set". That is the ultimate in tacky cheap.
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  4. shortansassy Said,

    go to hgtv.com and get tips on the deco you like. Shop flea markets, yard sales, and Wal-Mart. Us some of your own pics of your favorite people, places, or things. Great tips on this website, many show to choose from type in your favorite and have fun.
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  5. imagirl Said,

    the clasifieds in your local paper will have a

    list of garage/yard sales check them out , you

    can’t get cheaper than that. then flea markets,

    swap meets, once you aquire a few treasures

    that you love your decorating juices will flow.

    remember it’s your space fill it with things you love.
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  6. Sam Said,

    Visit hgtv.com or watch some of their shows for inspiration. Some good ones would be Decorating Cents, Design on A Dime & Divine Design. Shop at Walmart, Ebay, TJ Max, Ross, etc… Paint shold become you new best friend! Yard sales are good too! And have fun with it!!:)
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  7. katnkaboodle Said,

    I’ve gotten some very good deals at "Home Goods". They don’t have much for actual furniture, but certainly have a lot of every other home decor item you may want. They tend to display their items by style – so all the country, shabby chic, tropical, etc. will be grouped together.
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  8. slahiaconsultant Said,

    I am a consultant w/Southern Living At HOME. If you have a party or catalog show, you can receive 1/2 price and FREE products. It’s pretty easy to do. I had a party a year and a half ago (before becoming a consultant) and had over $500 in sales. I ended up getting a lot of FREE stuff! I love the products so much, I became a consultant so I could earn free products and buy them at a discount.

    The products are VERY high quality, upscale items. Everything from decorative iron, glassware, Gail Pittman pottery and much, much more. The new catalog just came out with over 42 new items! They are absolutely beautiful!

    Visit my website to see some of the products and if you have questions and want to see a catalog of all the products, contact me through my website. I’d be happy to send you a free catalog.

    Tricia
    http://www.SouthernLivingAtHOME.com/TriciaZeis

    Need beautiful home decor for 1/2 price or FREE? Ask me how!
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    http://www.southernlivingathome.com/pdf/2006_super_starter_kit_fall.pdf
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  9. bracygirl Said,

    Hi,

    This is not a response to this question. I tried to send you an email but yahoo said it didn’t recognize your email. I received your email regarding the cashcrate.com site. I visited the site and was actually able to make some offers and make a little money. However, I need to know how you just do the surveys and make the offer without having to purchase an item or sign-up for a service.

    Thanks for your help!

    elisabracy@yahoo.com
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  10. David D Said,

    There are some useful tips here.
    References :
    http://www.decorating.jims-info.com/

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