Tips to Warm Up Your Winter
1. Color your world. You can change the look of
a room in a matter of hours with paint, and we’re
not just talking about the walls. Ceilings, trim,
and chair rails can be punched up, and there are
many faux finishing techniques that are perfect
for the do-it-yourselfer.
2. Update window treatments. If your windows
need a makeover, lighten them up with simple
drapery panels. Lowe’s has a collection of drapes,
blinds, shades and swags in the latest colors and
fabrics.
3. Rearrange the furniture. Create a new look
without spending a dime! Map things out on paper
before you start moving pieces around, especially
the heavy ones.
4. Re-purpose a room. Do you have a living
room or extra bedroom that’s not being fully
utilized? Turn it into an office, gym, media room or
playroom for the kids.
5. Accessorize! Little details can make a big
impact. If your current accessories have lost
their luster, replace them with decorative books,
candles, and interesting pieces that reflect your
personality and hobbies.
6. Don’t forget the floors. Nothing beats the smell
of fresh carpet, to give your home that “new
house” feel.
7. New countertops can transform a kitchen or
bath, without having to remodel the entire room.
And you don’t have to spend a fortune: affordable
laminates now come in styles that look amazingly
close to real granite, marble and quartz.
8. Think spring. Add fresh cut flowers and new
house plants to green up your living spaces, and
remind you that spring is on its way!
9. Decorative moulding can add instant
glamour to any room, and it’s easier to install
than most people think.
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