Not everyone can afford to have a decorator come in and make changes to their home. For those of us that cannot afford a remodeler and feel that our houses are too cramped and tiny, here are a few tips:
- You should remove the dust jackets from the bookcase and rather put pretty objects there. You can make the back wall of the bookcase stand out or blend in – based on whether you want this to be the focus of attention or give a sense of calm.
- The books can be wrapped in marbleized paper which will make the books look smart, add to the attraction and even entice someone to read them.
- Lighting is essential. The lighting should be energy saving. This helps to pay for itself over the long run.
- The cabinets should be fitted with shiny and eye catching knobs. This adds the glam value to the home.
- The pictures rather than having them scattered throughout the home can be rather rehung all together on one wall and this wall can be a statement wall or a gallery wall.
- The ceiling can be painted in different colors to make a style statement. Most people do not usually pay much attention to the ceiling. This adds a lot of glam value.
- Gold leaf lamps, tables or chairs make the entire house look rich.
- The kitchen should be remodeled to have under counter swing out storage, the corner storage should be used better and this helps to remove the clutter.
- The windows should be dressed up in ripple folds or wood blinds
- Tassels and tiebacks to curtains help to add a rich feel to the place.
- Switch plates which are stylish lighten the mood as does dated fireplaces.