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the den's leather couch can be switched with the family
room's loveseat.
Try to learn about and obtain some original artwork. A
pet peeve of many professional decorators (myself included) is
the mass produced art print. When I go to a client's houses, I
just cringe when I see the exact same artwork I saw last week at
a different client's home. Be original. It does not have to be
expensive. I have even seen some high school student's art that
has been extraordinary. You can even try eBay by searching under
the phrase "self representing artists".
Purchase some new accent pillows. Really big this year is
pillows with textures and embellishments. Look for fringe,
braiding, beads etc. Don't get matching pillows but rather
coordinating pillows. Accent pillows can be added to just about
every room. Place a unique pillow on the spare chair in the
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your bed. Maybe
something new to greet you at the back door bench. Think
intricate and lavish - not solid and plain.
The number one change you can make for the New Year is to
declutter. Go through one room at a time to sort into the toss,
sell or giveaway piles. Areas to declutter include old clothes,
food in the cupboards, expired medications, and magazine piles.
An important goal you can make is to declutter and give
yourself more space without building on a new room to your
home.
About the author:
Julie Dana is a professional Interior Redesigner and Accredited
Staging Professional. Her company, The Home Stylist, offers
online decorating consultations, do-it-yourself decorating plans
and real-estate staging. Visit http://www.thehomestylist.com to
take a fun style quiz, vote on a color poll, and sign up for
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