Sunday, March 4, 2012

Spring Decorating


Does the thought of sprucing up the interior or your home make you want to curl up and hide or does it make you eager and thrilled? Are you stimulated about this possibility or are you daunted?

There are certainly mixed feelings when it comes to sprucing up the interior of homes. Unless you are a skilled home handyman its likely that you have mixed feelings when it comes to sprucing up the inside of your home. Not everyone is imaginative or capable.

Many people are just not that competent or handy and they might assume, quite correctly, that they are incapable of making the updates to the interior of their homes. Some people do not like handyman-type projects. They tell themselves,” I need skilled help”. Some people simply do not like this sort of project. Then there are those folks who can’t wait, “Let’s roll up our sleeves and get into the paint and plaster.

There is plenty of help available. No matter what your feelings are concerning decorating the interior of your home it can be done. If you absolutely can't stand the idea of decorating the inside of your home, a specialized interior decorator might be the best solution for you. They will advise you and help you pick out a decorating theme including colors, flooring, furnishings and accessories. They will put the whole plan in motion and can almost certainly help you to hire expert tradesman where necessary.

But you say, “This is a great option if you have plenty of money”. Many people do not have the funds to pay a qualified interior decorator, a painter and a flooring installer or other tradesmen as needed.

If you are an adventurous person, the interior of your home could be seen as just one more wonderful project.

You’ll have no problems finding ideas about changing the look of the interior of your home. There are many magazines published every month which provide information and instructions for re-decorating the inside of your home. There are do-it-yourself books that give specific step-by-step details for changing the look of the interior of your home. The Internet is a great resource for interior decorating information. Countless sites are filled with useful particulars to help you plan your re-decorating and help you through the process. The television is also a good source for ideas for sprucing up the interior of your home. There are several reality television programs that can instruct you and give you ideas for your re-decorating project.

However, do not overlook the expert advice you can obtain from the tradesmen.  Painters, floor installers, window treatment experts, etc. can give you wonderful direction and assistance.  The experts in these fields will be happy to offer help.  Just be sure and hire them to do the work that you are asking them to advice you on.

Choosing a theme is first and will help you make decisions regarding color, furnishings, fabric and accessories. Use a theme, such as Victorian, Cottage, Modern, English Country, French Country, Traditional, Medieval, Moroccan, Art Deco or Southwestern for example, to help you get your own initial ideas in order. Once you decide on a new design, you can then pick furnishings based around this interior home design. Using the various resources available for the inside of your home, you ought to be capable of picking a color palette that will enhance your room, choose fabric that will add warmth, select furnishings which are comfortable and accessories which will accent and complement your space.

There are many resources available to you, many of them offering free home decorating ideas. You should be able to make sprucing up the interior of your home an exciting adventure with little or no stress and frustration.

Just remember,” It is what you make it”.  Getting others involved will also help too allay the fear and anxiety.  Much can be accomplished for a little money.  Your imagination is your greatest asset.  Don’t be afraid to get it out and take it for a spin.  You will find that you are pretty good at this. 

Each of us is unique and gifted with a measure of decorating and designing ability.  If doing the actual work if beyond your reach, just hire the professional.

Most professional people are highly skilled in their trade.  This is great for you.  Get your “little gray cells” to work and your project will become a reality.

As always,” Happy Painting”
Ken
Ken Rader Interiors L.L.C.




 

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