home makeover ideas

Home Makeover Ideas

Decorating tips that will have your home looking like new in a flash.
91. Use Bold Accessories
A geometric flat weave is more casual and youthful than a heavy Oriental or wool rug. Balance it out with a large piece of modern art framed in a simple white gallery frame. Finish with blue glass lamps or a pretty bowl to add sparkle and dimension.
92. Add a Sense of History
Barn builders used post and beam construction in rough hewn yellow pine. Linen curtains with vintage trim add elegance to the rustic room.
93. Mix Up the Seating
Seating shouldn t be limited to club chairs and sofas. Utilize benches, ottomans, and odd side chairs to accommodate more people.
94. Use a Mix of Hues
The homeowners combined several shades of blue, from almost black navy to royal, in the light filled living room. The hand blocked batik print on the curtains and bench is by John Robshaw Textiles.
95. Inviting Family Room Design
Reclaimed wood beams ground the airy, white space. A large but delicate chandelier with a burnished brass finish helps anchor the room, while a vertical custom metal framed mirror emphasizes the room s height.
96. Give a Small Room Big Style
A pair of oval mirrors bounces more light around the bright white room and draws the eye up, underscoring the lofty ceiling height.
97. Choose a Statement Sofa for a Large Room
A tufted chesterfield sofa covered in family friendly Sunbrella fabric adds scale and traditional style. Tip A large sofa needs large pillows ours are 26 inches square.
98. Use a Range of Textiles
A range of textiles including velvet, wool, linen, and cotton adds texture and keeps the muted hues of the C. R. Laine upholstery from falling flat.
99. Balance Rustic Elements
Front and back doors open directly into a two story high living room, where spruce planked walls and wood beams salvaged from an 1890 Tennessee barn reflect the homes rural setting and give the space a refined, barnlike feel. Interior decorator Phoebe Howard balanced the rustic elements with color. I added an air of elegance with a soft color palette that reflects the surrounding sky and hills,
100. Pull Out a Bold Accent Color
With the multihued curtain fabric as her jumping off point, designer Ashley Whittaker splashed an amped up version of pink in three places in the living room the footstool, the contrasting pillow welt, and the slipper chair trim. We wanted the home to feel bright and colorful like Florida but not like a vacation home, says Ashley. She pulled off the cozy yet elegant vibe by grounding the sun and surf palette with serious touches, such as the antique demilune tables.