Home Interior Design

Flowers spot lit on a table are a quick and easy way of decorating a bare wall or corner as well as adding freshness color and texture there is also the advantage of perfume to the room.

When planning lighting remember to confirm the use of the space. It is all too easy to give an overall light when task lighting is what is required.

Ensure that your lighting plan is kept as versatile as possible with separate switching and dimmers and the ability to use free standing lamps and side table lamps.

Stencils are a simple and economical way of adding detail to walls, ceilings, floors, joinery and furniture. They can make a subtle difference if used in the similar tonings as the base color, or become a feature by using contrasting colors.

Move furniture around from season to season; alter cushions and covers creating different looks.

To cover a curtain track, add a valance to the top, or use a decorative curtain track instead.

Remember tiles if wet and untreated for slip resistance can be dangerous, so before specifying ensure that the correct tile is selected for its proposed situation.

Consider the heights that the light switches are installed. Are there children in the home? Also think about the power outlets, to they have a safety control switch in case something gets poked into them.

Another addition to decorating is to create atmosphere. Music is an easy item to help with creating this as well as candle light and the fragrance from the flowers. Remember interior design and decorating is not just about visual items.

Lee Brown is an experienced professional designer and co founder of interiordezine.com, a website dedicated to providing free interior design and decorating information. Go and look at interiordezine.com to get your free decorating e-course.
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