Foolproof Home Decorating Tips

Most people cannot afford to hire an interior designer to decorate their homes. However, most people do want to have a home that is inviting and attractive, with few flaws so that it appeals to anyone who enters. For the average person, achieving that goal may be difficult. These foolproof home decorating tips from professional home stagers can help you create a home that is attractive and welcoming at the same time.Use Light and Neutral Wall ColorsAlthough it can be fun to choose bold, bright colors for your walls, neutral light colors actually provide you with the most flexibility in decorating. It is much easier to switch accessories such as throw rugs or pillows than it is to repaint walls when you grow tired of a particular color scheme. If you have two small rooms next to each other, using a neutral color such as beige or gray actually makes them feel larger. If you like the idea of changing colors in different rooms, choose a paint strip and move up or down a shade in adjoining rooms to give the appearance of different colors while still remaining with neutrals.Use Natural Light When PossibleYou probably remember your grandmother’s heavy draperies that blocked most of the natural light coming into the room. Today, decorating styles lean more toward lighter window treatments that let natural light stream into a room. Sheers with full-length panels are one way to keep windows covered but still allow light in the room. If the room gets a lot of natural sunlight, choose lighter colors that will not fade. Cotton, linen and silk blends are the best choice for window treatment fabric as they hang well. They are also lighter and airier than other types of drapery fabrics.Update Cabinets and FixturesIf you have outdated cabinets in your kitchen or light fixtures that give your home a dated feel, there are simple ways to update them without emptying your wallet. A 1980-style brass chandelier can become a millennial light fixture with a can of hammered-bronze or satin-nickel spray paint. Paint cabinets and add updated hardware for a fresh new look in the kitchen. There are also do-it-yourself products available that can turn a 1970s Formica countertop into one with an updated stone finish. One simple tip is to remove plastic switch plates and replace them with newer, stylish ones that match throughout the room.These are just a few simple tips that can bring your home into the new century that won’t break your budget. With a few brushes of paint and changes to window treatments, your home can look designer-fresh in no time.