The décor in a home gives insight to the people who live there. Designing a home to show the flair in your personality takes strategy and planning. Home decorating styles are forever changing. What was in last year may be considered out dated today. So how do we keep up to date on the newest styles? Lets take a look at what has been catching the professionals’ eye lately.
The green movement is on the rise, of course. Almost every aspect of our daily lives can be changed to a more environmentally friendly choice. This includes decorating your home. Bamboo makes for a great wall, floor, or even table. This green resource is highly durable and looks beautiful. Carpet tiles are another popular trend these days. They don’t require the padding necessary under traditional carpets that may have toxins in them. If you prefer full room carpeting, look for companies that provide them made with natural fibers like cotton or wool. Take anything from one room and recycle it to be used in another room. Anything can be changed to fit the style you’ve selected and by re-using furniture, you are preventing it from sitting in a landfill.
Painting techniques have updated over the years also. Plain colored walls always look nice, but you can spice it up a little by adding a texture to it. There are several different methods that will create a pleasant effect. If the wall is a lighter color, a tinted glaze can be used to make a chambray texture by simply using a weaver brush both vertically and horizontally to a weave pattern. A linen glaze applied the same way will give a cloth-like look to a wall. Grass cloth is another interesting way to spice up a wall. It actually adds more depth to the walls without digging too deep into your pockets. Do-it-yourselfers can learn how to put these techniques to work in their home and complete it in a weekend.
Furniture and other accents provide a finishing touch in any room. The three main styles that have withstood the test of time are country, contemporary, and classic. Furniture should, of course, match the overall décor in the room. Clean lines and vivid colors are popular these days. Bring the room together by adding table rounds or decorative pillows that match the room’s color scheme. Remember recycling used furniture is a great idea. Touch up as needed and create a new style.
Trends in home décor will come and go. Using a basis of what may be popular now to create your own style is a great way to show your personality. Tweak the style so that it is your own and make your house feel like home. Use textures and colors that are warm and inviting, it doesn’t have to be the same old fashion. Take the time to choose a décor that matches your creative mode and plan the room in such a way that it will be a welcoming place to come home to. Doing this gives any About
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Dena Davis, Listing Agent: Realtor
Responsible for evaluating and pricing properties, meeting with sellers and marketing properties, communicating with sellers on a weekly basis, negotiating contracts, representing the property on property tour. Her qualifications and experience make her one of the best Austin has to offer.
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