| > | | | | When hanging a mirror, try and position it so that it |
| Not all home decorating ideas require a heavy | | | | reflects and nice view or an interesting architectural |
| investment of time and money. If you're looking for a | | | | element. |
| few affordable home interior decorating ideas to | | | | 6.Group Figurines- Pull out your favorite collectibles. |
| freshen up a room over a weekend, try these ten: | | | | Show off your personality. Find a display area and |
| 1.Rearrange The Furniture- Pull your furniture away | | | | group related objects together, in sets of three or five. |
| from the walls. Try positioning it at intriguing angles. For | | | | Try and vary the shapes. |
| example, a sofa arranged diagonally across a narrow | | | | 7.Add Decorative Pillows- The good news about |
| living room will make the room look wider. | | | | decorative pillows is that they are an easy way to add |
| 2.Paint A Wall- Paint one wall your favorite color and | | | | textures and patterns to a room. Still better, they can |
| make it the focal point. Hang interesting art on that wall | | | | be changed to jazz up a sofa or chair before your |
| and move a nice piece of furniture there. (Note: Make | | | | room is ready for a major makeover. |
| sure that the color is one that is shared with several | | | | 8.Replace Lamps- Lamps are probably the one thing in |
| other objects and fabrics in the room.) | | | | your home that will give others a clue that your room |
| 3.Bring In Plants- Greenery always adds a breath of | | | | is outdated. Seek out new and fresh lamps that make |
| fresh air to a room. If you don't have a green thumb, | | | | a statement. |
| try silk plants and trees. The quality has gotten so | | | | 9.Add A Throw Or Afghan- Similar to decorative |
| good that its hard to distinguish them from the real | | | | pillows, throws and afghans add texture to your |
| thing. | | | | furniture. They come in all kinds of natural and man |
| 4.Lay An Area Rug- An area rug is a wonderful way | | | | made fabrics. Find a pattern and style that you like. |
| of defining a conversation area. Try one that | | | | 10.Eliminate Clutter- Clutter has a way of eliminating the |
| complements the room. Lay it at an angle beneath | | | | desired mood and effect of any room. Find storage |
| your coffee table. | | | | spaces for papers, toys, and other items that take |
| 5.Hang Pictures or Mirror- Hang pictures that reflect | | | | from the personality of a room. |
| your personality. Try frames that are more ornate. | | | | |