Sometimes an inexpensive item can make all the difference and really lift a room. It might be a new set of cushion covers, new curtains, a lamp shade or a collection of photos on the wall. Whatever it is it should be something that reflects you and your family and your interests. At one stage on one wall we had a collection of black and white photographs all taken by our daughter and taken around the area in which we lived. Framed in simple inexpensive black frames, they became a talking point when visitors came. Recently we bought a throw … Continue reading →

Are you bored with a certain space in your home? You don’t have to paint, move furniture, or spend a lot of money to give it a quick pick-me-up. Instead, simply change the accessories, or at least some of them. Getting Started Just as designers begin a room makeover by emptying the space; it makes sense to remove all the accessories from the room you wish to freshen up. Look at the space once the items have been cleared. Imagine how different types of decorative pieces will look in the space. Look around your home for items you can use … Continue reading →