I thought I might share a few decorating tips with you today that I adhere to all the time. When I started to jot these down to share with you, I realized that there are quite a few tips I could share so I think I will have to spread it out over a few posts!
These tips are relatively simple and can help your rooms go from, what I commonly and affectionately refer to as, Sears catalogue rooms to decor magazine rooms! By this I mean, you want a room that looks created and cultivated over time and not simply ordered up all at once and placed into an empty space.
1. Start with a color scheme in mind. These are the colors you want your room to read. If you choose blue, cream and grey you do not necessarily get to use your favorite blue or grey paint. You should pull the color in through the use of textiles, accessories and furniture and then choose your wall color. It may not be the grey you had in mind however it is much easier to choose from thousands of paint colors to coordinate with your rug than a rug to go with your paint color.
2. Don't be too matchy matchy. I would suggest never order a matching set of furniture. It can be tempting because there is often a discount applied when you purchase the whole set. A room full of furniture that is all the same style and color is boring and predictable. Who wants to be boring and predictable? Not me! It's okay for night tables and a dresser to match but then go for an upholstered piece for your bed. Or your side tables can be the same but maybe you should consider a trunk or upholstered ottoman instead of the matching coffee table. The same idea goes for sofas and chairs. Think of the sofa and chairs as cousins and not twins! They are similar and complimenting, like cousins, but not exactly the same like twins!
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3. Don't use too many "leggy" pieces of furniture in a room. Try to create balance and interest by using some pieces that are skirted to help ground a room. These could be sofas and chairs as well as tables. I love a skirted table or ottoman and have used them throughout my own home. They create visual interest and can give you some hidden storage space.
4. Do NOT skimp on curtain length! Drapes should be all the way to the floor. If you are buying pre-made drapery panels, buy them too long and have them hemmed as opposed to going short. They should almost always be hung as high as the room allows as well! Hang them high, wide and to the floor!
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5. Another Do NOT skimp item! This time it is concerning rug size. Rugs can be costly and are an investment but I promise you, "bigger is better" in almost every case with a rug. Your rug grounds the space and creates a sense of proportion in your room. Make sure the feet of the furniture rest comfortably on the rug. The sides of your rug should be at least a foot longer on each side of your sofa. More is definitely more in this situation.
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Hopefully you will find these tips useful when making decorating decisions in your home! I will share more tips with you next week. Feel free to comment or ask questions if you would like to contribute to sharing decorating suggestions, ideas or tips!
Happy Weekend,
Valerie
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