Designer Secrets To Spiff Up Your Home

Designer Secrets To Spiff Up Your Home

ACCENT PILLOWS
These are excellent ambience creators and the "cherry" on top of your room. Because they are cost-effective and can be made from any fabric, you can create serious style with the addition of a few of these on your sofa. Have a local tailor make you some great one-of-a-kind pillows from vintage silk scarves. Don't overdo it in 2008--the trend is simple accents that provide whimsy and make a statement. Less is more this year.

PLANTS
Bring on the green! The color is earth-friendly and adds personality to your space. Some great low-maintenance house plants are available. Geller's favorite is the dracaena because it requires little sunlight and needs to be watered only about once a week.

RUGS
Anchoring a room with an area rug is a must to create style, drama and texture in a space. If you want to create calm drama, choose a neutrla and textured single-color area rug. Are you looking for polished high style? Use a Persian or Oriental rug with dark furniture.
If you want to make a high-fashion statement, go for a bright geometrical patterned rug. Just remember to keep your furniture simple, because the rug will be the main attraction.
Confused about what size you need? All your furniture needs to fit on the area rug--or to surround it. Use low-adhesive masking tape and create a "rug" outline to find the perfect size. Take measurements of the outline, then carry the dimensions with you on your search for the perfect rug.
Keep the rug cost-effective: For example, you can go to a local carpet store and have someone there create an area rug from a remnant. Most decorators shy away from wall-to-wall carpeting, but they all agree that an area rug is a vital piece to finishing the puzzle.

LIGHTING
Having a properly lighted room is a must for creating a well-done space. An average-size living room should have at least one overhead light, two table lamps and a floor lamp. Dimmers are a must! They are simple to install and can give your space the lighting variety it needs to become multifunctional.
Keeping the lights dim is also eco-friendly and puts some extra pennies in your pocket. A trend in lighting this year is fun, eclectic table lamps with simple shades. The not-too-serious base adds personality; the simple shade keeps the statement sincere.

WINDOWS
Window treatments were created as a functional barrier to keep out drafts, light and prying eyes. Over time, however, we have turned them into a decorating must that goes beyond function. Adding a shade, panel or drape to your window softens the harsh lines of the window and should coordinate with the style, personality and colors of the space.
If you don't have standard-size windows and so find it tricky to purchase treatments for them, find a great seamstress and have them custom-made. A local tailor can shorten any window treatment in your home. Simply mark the finished length with a straight pin.



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