Inspiration

A Fresh Style for Home

May 18, 2017

You can create a fresh new look a home without needing to spend a ton of money. Use some of these home design tips to give each room in your home a simple freshening up and lift.

Rearranging a room will give your room a new look. Change things up a bit. But, before you begin that back breaking work of moving each piece, draw a simple floorplan of the room and sketch out the different arrangement possibilities.

Why not try something new while you are at it? Angle your couch instead of leaving it flush against the wall. Exchange pieces of furniture from one room to another. The arrangement in your living room is nailed to the floor only in your mind. Delight your family by exchanging furniture pieces from one room to another. You'll be thoroughly surprised at the difference!

Move the art on the wall. The old saying "familiarity breeds contempt" can also be true with art on the wall. If it never moves it will stop being noticed so why not move and rearrange it? Change a painting from the bedroom to the mantle or rearrange what you have in the room on a different wall.

There is nothing that will change the look of a room quicker than a fresh coat of paint. Instead of painting the entire room, choose one wall which pulls in the colors of your favorite art piece, rug or window covering.

If you don't wish to re-paint the entire room, how about painting the inside backs of a bookcase or entertainment center? This is a very simple project that adds drastic change to both the furniture piece and the entire room in which it is displayed within. This will highlight and draw more attention to the home accents placed upon the shelves.

Fresh, or even silk seasonal flowers, will bring an emotional lift to any room. A new bouquet a week is a great way to keep things colorful and fresh. Try using unusual bowls or containers as a vase. Use a hat box, oatmeal box, glass jar or empty out the kitchen canister for a delightful look.

Adding new textures and colors will liven up a room too! Adding a tapestry, throw or colorful throw pillows will enhance any furniture piece. You'll be pleasantly surprised at what a difference that a new table runner or place mats added to your dining room table will make. Why not try changing the seat covers on the dining room chairs or kitchen stools for an instant upgrade in style?

There are so many simple ways that add both interest and an instant makeover to your home that the ideas are limitless. La Fuente's online Mexican Marketplace is the perfect place to begin your interior design wish list.

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