Affordable, Stylish Updates for the Most-Used Rooms in Your Home
Try a splash of color - one of the most economical ways to update the
look in a room. Take advantage of
-- Looking for the perfect shade? Bring home a quart-size paint sample and paint a piece of poster board to hold up to the wall to see how the color will look in your home under both natural and artificial lighting. -- "The color family blooming for home this spring season will include new shades of turquoise, ranging from brighter, more vibrant varieties to more subtle versions," saidMelissa Birdsong , vice president of trend, design and packaging atLowe's . "Glass Tilefrom the Creative Ideas for ColorTM palette is a soft livable green-tinted version perfect for spring and beyond."
Turn an everyday room into a great space by adding a few accessories, simple items with maximum impact.
-- Choose the perfect rug to complement any room. Rugs can help define the room and the furniture in it, or cover up blemishes. -- Window panels and pillows can also add that extra pop of color. Try an allen + rothTM silk decorative pillow and lined window panels to help transform the space. -- Dress up windows with custom blinds and shades, which will provide both privacy and control of the level of light inside a room. It's easy to order custom blinds and shades without leaving home at http://lowes.levolor.com/. Included are tips and DIY videos to help get the job done fast.
Bring your home to life with the right lighting. Rule of thumb: every living space should have three sources of light to create the right level for the right task or mood. Change your existing light fixtures or add to what you already have to create layers of lighting:
-- Install recessed lighting for good general illumination and add dimmer switches to change the mood in the room. -- To accent a space, add one or more stylish pendant lights over the kitchen sink or island or informal dining area. -- Add accent lamps to add personality and table and floor lamps to highlight key areas of your room and provide good lighting for reading.
Add style to cabinets in the kitchen, bathroom or even a dresser inexpensively with knobs and drawer pulls.
-- Count your existing hardware to get the correct Number you'll need. Some kitchens have knobs (single hole) and pulls (two holes) so keep track of each. -- If you currently have pulls, measure the space between the holes to make sure you buy the correct size. If you already have knobs attached through a single hole, keep it simple by replacing with a knob of a different style. -- Determine your style and finish. For example, look for traditional, casual, or contemporary in brushed nickel, oil rubbed bronze or polished chrome, to coordinate with your decor.
For the experienced DIY'er, install backsplash tiles to add personality as well as protection to bare kitchen wall areas between wall cabinets and countertops.
-- Choose from an array of colors and styles, from mosaic tile to stone - even peel and stick metal. -- Determine the size and layout of the tile before you buy. Whether you're thinking of a running bond with one color of subway tile or a whimsical mosaic, having a plan to go by will make the job easier.
Most of all, make projects fun. Whether it's painting, accessorizing or
lighting up a room,
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