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Show your home some love: top decorating tips
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February is the month of love and what better way to celebrate it than to spoil your house with the best you can afford? After all, living well is a luxury and should be enjoyed all year round. We look at some of the most cost-effective ways to dress up your home and encourage a never-ending love story with your abode.
Rearrange to redesign
A simple furniture rearrangement can add a significant aesthetic change to your home. One refreshing way to do this is to research the feng shui approach to organising your space. Remember that fresh elements like indoor pot plants are a great way to introduce a calming flow to your home. Mirrors placed in the right direction make for a grander entrance to every room and create the illusion of larger spaces. Choosing to rearrange your current furniture in imaginative ways also saves bundles of money. You can totally reinvent your home by using dimensions to your advantage.
Pillow fight your way to a romantic surrounding
Scatter cushions and throw pillows are a delightful way to add pops of colour to your environment without overwhelming the room or introducing a drastic change. Pillow covers are generally an inexpensive way to keep updating your couch, chairs or outdoor seats. They can also be used to add a luxurious element to your bedding. If you're a fan of monochrome looks, cushions can break the monotony and spice up your interiors without breaking your budget. Shop around for great deals on cushion covers and store them to use during festive times of the year or when there is a change of season. Different textures such as wool, satin and velvet are perfect for winter or snuggling up on the couch for a movie.
Accentuate your walls
Feature walls are still a hot way to redecorate your home. You can paint a wall in your living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom to create a divinely unique look. All you have to do is decide on a colour scheme, and shop for the paints, wallpaper or materials needed and you have an easy, DIY home improvement that will leave your guests oohing and aahing. Themes, patterns and prints add interesting layers to a room and you can also achieve this with small frames, shelves, or mirrors of different sizes on your walls.
Art that works for you
Your home is the biggest canvas for your personality to be expressed. Local artists often host openings at galleries and you can pick up some quality pieces from markets, art fairs and antique stores. Art pieces immediately make a room seem more expensive and lived in. The rule of thumb when purchasing art for your home that doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg is: do you love it and does it fit into your interior goals? If the answer is yes, you will derive many hours of pleasure from having beautiful paintings, sculptures or ornaments in your home. It provides the ideal conversation filler with guests and can become a family heirloom you are proud to pass down.
Finishings to die for
We're talking about the handles and finishings of your cupboards and doors here, to be precise. With just a little change of the basic fittings, your home can go from drab to fab in no time. Pick out new handles for your drawers, coasters for your tables or light fittings that sparkle with shiny new promise. Or opt for matte, brushed finishes that spark an industrial feel to your home. Stripping down to just the essentials can create a clean, modern look that is favoured in boutique hotels and new developments around the world.
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Published 14 Feb 2024 / Views -