The Best Guide for a Living Room Makeover!

DIY / Home Improvement

Decorating your home is a wonderful idea. Sometimes, changing up your space can make a huge difference in your mood and productivity levels. One of the best ways to change up your living space is by revamping your living room. It is the best room to start your  journey. A fresh coat of paint or a new Coffee Table can make a huge difference in the overall look of your living room. Think about it, your living room is that room of the house where you spend the most amount of time. It is that room where you spend quality time alone or with your loved ones. The living room is the first room your guests see when they enter your condo or bungalow.

Living room decoration hacks

The living room sets the entire vibe of your place. When you invite your friends, acquaintances or relatives to your place, the first room they see is the living room. Therefore, it is important to create a good first impression of the living room. Here are some good hacks to decorate your living room: 

  • Make a list of what you don’t like: This is a great way to start redecorating your living room. The best way to start a makeover is by making a list of the things that you don’t like. For instance, if you feel like you want to change the color of the walls and ceiling of your living room, add that to your list of things you don’t like about your living room. If you don’t like your current sofa set, then start your revamping process by looking at new Sofa Designs. This is a great way to start. 
  • Fix a budget: After you’ve made a list of things you don’t like, start fixing your budget. Finances are an important part of the home decor process. Have a clear idea of how much money you can afford to spend. This will help the shopping process easier. 
  • Make a list of things you have to buy: after you’ve decided on your budget and the things that you don’t like, make a list of things you do like. As in, make a list of new things you want to add to your living room. For instance, if you have a big living room and you want to fill up an empty space, you can consider adding a Coffee Table to your living room. Coffee tables are a great addition to a living space. This is because they are multi-purpose. You can use one for many things. You can have your meals at your coffee table, you can use it for studying, working, etc. 
  • Small decor items: After you’ve selected the color scheme and the main furniture pieces of your bedroom, focus on the smaller details. This will add the personalized touch to your living room. These items include flower vases, photo frames, mood lighting, cute coasters, etc. 

Now you know how to start decking up your house. Start sprucing up your living room and make it super cozy and welcoming!

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Upgrade Your Home without Breaking the Bank

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The thought of doing upgrades to your home may scare you somewhat when it really should not.

You can do some upgrades without tearing the entire home apart or breaking the bank in the process.

With that in mind, is it time for some changes around your place?

What Changes to Make and Still Save Money?

In thinking about some different looks and a different feel to your home, here are some things to keep in mind:

1. Have a plan – Of most importance, have a plan in place for your renovation wishes. This will increase the odds of things going smoother. If you are doing things on the fly, chances are you will run into issues both with the renovations and what it costs. For one, don’t plan renovations around the holidays, especially if you plan on having folks over. It is also wise to avoid major renovations when little ones are home for an extended period of time like summer. As for finances, make sure you can afford renovations without getting in over your head.

2. Making affordable renovations – There are renovations you can make and not spend a lot. For one, is it time for some new doors? Given doors play an important part in your home in coming and going, storage and more, you want them to meet the needs. If you have a patio area or something similar, now may be the time to look at exterior glass doors. These doors offer many great qualities. This would be views, security, easy to open and close, control temps in that area of the home where they are at and more. You may also think about putting some fresh paint on those walls, cabinets and more. This can be done rather inexpensively and with little time involved. No matter the renovations you consider, try and find some ways to save money on them.

3. Doing some or much of the work on your own – How good are you when it comes to being handy around the home? If the answer is pretty good, why not save some money and do much or all the renovations on your own? This can help you avoid running up a bill for contractors and their labor costs. If you have any outside family or friends good at such renovations, ask them if they will pitch in some time and help. You can do something nice for them in return.

As you consider some changes to your home, know that you get to call the shots when you own and do not rent.

As a result, take your time to decide what it is you’d like to come up with.

You can do a bunch of renovations at once or spread things out. Doing the latter allows you to avoid having much of your home torn up all at once.

If some upgrades are the order of the day for your home, are you excited about the possibilities waiting for you?

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Tips For Buying a Vacation Home To Rent Out

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Tourists searching for affordable accommodation have various options to consider. For budget tourists looking for a more homely experience, vacation rentals are an obvious choice. These properties can be as basic or as sophisticated as you want.

For real estate investors, vacation rentals present great opportunities for generating passive income.

Want to buy a vacation house to rent out? Find out the do’s and don’ts before taking the plunge.

Tips for Buying Your First Vacation Rental Home

i) Research Extensively

Before you buy a vacation house to rent out, research well. In particular, check how desirable the location of the house is, the average market rental rates, your expected ROI, local occupancy rates, and the affordability of the house.

Ideally, you want the home to be conveniently located near areas that tourists frequent, such as mountains, beaches, national parks, casinos, and other attractions.

Search for homes that match your criteria at online listings websites. You can also hire local realtors to help you with the search.

ii) Calculate the Income Potential

Carry out a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether it would make financial sense to make an offer for a vacation rental house. Remember, the home may not be occupied throughout the year. With this in mind, will it still be able to turn a profit?

Check the vacancy rates and rental income of the location where the house is located. After this, compare the expected income against the operational costs, not forgetting to factor in vacancy periods. This should give you a good idea whether it would be profitable to own the vacation home.

iii) Consider Ongoing Costs

There are several costs you will need to cater to as a vacation homeowner. Remember, you are using the home as an income-generating asset. Therefore, there will be recurring costs to be footed. For example, if you hire a realtor to manage the property, you will need to pay property management fees.

Also, depending on where you purchase the vacation home, you may need to pay listing fees, utilities, hotel taxes (occupancy taxes), insurance, HOA fees, licenses, etc.

Note down all the recurring expenses of the vacation home and find out whether they are likely to exceed the income generated.

iv) How Will You Make Money?

Rental income is just one of the multiple ways of making money with a vacation rental home. Apart from rent, the house can generate money through exclusive hotel programs, Airbnb, Vacation Rental By Owner (VRBO), and other ways.

Below is a rundown of the income-generating opportunities available for a vacation rental:

  • Exclusive Hotel Programs. After buying a vacation home, you can partner with hotels to rent it out through their rental program. With such programs, the hotels typically maintain and rent out the house on your behalf.
  • Airbnb. If you want to be directly involved in the management and letting of the home, list it on Airbnb. On the website, you’ll have to describe your property, its features and amenities, bedrooms, and bathrooms. You will be charged a service fee every time someone books your property through Airbnb.
  • Vacation Rental By Owner (VRBO). You can also list your home on VRBO and other vacation rental classified sites. If you don’t want to be involved in the daily operations and management of the home, hire a property manager to help you.

v) Get a Home that You Can Use

A vacation home is meant to be your humble abode where you can rejuvenate away from your family home. Therefore, get a home that you will not have a problem using.

Since you won’t be spending a lot of time at the vacation home, it doesn’t have to meet all the requirements of your family home. However, you still want it to be functional and even luxurious, especially if you plan on renting it out to vacationers.

Location, size, amenities, and features are some of the important factors to consider when evaluating various potential vacation homes to buy.

vi) Get Help Where Necessary

If you are purchasing a vacation home in a different state or jurisdiction, it’s important to follow all the local and state laws regarding the transaction. Here, you may need to get help from a local realtor, a qualified tax professional, and a real estate attorney.

Before investing in a vacation home, find out about the taxes you will be liable to pay. For example, you should know how rental income taxes, occupancy taxes, and property taxes work in the area where the house is located.

To snatch great deals on a vacation home, work with local realtors. These professionals have extensive knowledge of the real estate market and may know of deals that are not publicly advertised, which may fit your bill.

Getting a great deal for a vacation home all boils down to research and patience. Follow the tips above when looking to purchase a vacation home.

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Dreamed of Owning Desert Mountain Property?

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Mountains make up the backbone of the United States and are the backdrop for some of the most beautiful natural locations and national parks in the country. Have you ever considered living in a desert mountain property or a cabin near a ski resort? These types of property are not only great locations for vacation homes but for those wanting to get away from the city and live life in the great outdoors away from the hustle and bustle. Life is much simpler, and the views are magnificent!

Why Consider Desert Mountain Property

Desert Mountain property is available throughout the United States and is actually some of the lower cost land and property available. Whereas vacation spots such as close to National Parks and Ski Resorts can be expensive, desert mountain property has a lower entry point and building costs are typically lower. Some desert mountain regions still have good access to nearby cities and other conveniences, but far enough away that you can live a tranquil lifestyle with 360 degrees views of the beautiful countryside.

Some people choice to purchase desert mountain land and then gain planning permits, if required, to build the property of their dreams on the land. Whereas others may want to move straight in so buy land with a property or properties already in situation. Some pockets of land require no planning permits and permissions because they’re far enough from anyone else for them to care, so if you plan to build a large ranch this can be ideal.

Think About a Mountain Ranch

For those wanting a bit more greenery and life in the Woods rather than in the desert type mountains, there are properties available in the more Northerly states which are much greener and come with a Forest area and possibly rivers, streams or lake access. If you’re a big fan of the hit TV series Alaskan Bush People then this could be the life for you! On your own land usually building permits and hunting permits aren’t required, and you have within reason, rights to lumber and minerals. You may already have the materials there that are needed to build your dream home.

Consider a Home in a Ski Resort

Look forward to your ski holiday every year? Some of the not as well known ski resorts can be a very good option for keen skiers because not only are the slopes emptier but also the properties are less expensive. While you’re using your Chalet you have access to the slopes and the rest of the year you could rent it out to other holiday makers or maybe even live there permanently. Ski resorts have a lot to offer because there are often other conveniences and facilities in the vicinity due to the tourist trade and have good road access.

Whether you’re considering a desert mountain property, a mountain ranch or a ski resort chalet, the US mountain ranges can hold out opportunities for beautiful homes.

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What are the Best Types of Traditional Saunas for Your Home?

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Many people use the Sauna at their gym and enjoy them so much as a way to relax at the end of a work out or a swim. When they find out that they can buy a Sauna for their own home, they can’t wait to go ahead and purchase one. The issue then is deciding which Sauna to choose. So what are the best types of traditional saunas?

What are the Best Types of Traditional Saunas?

Traditional Saunas are a concealed wooden build many from high quality hard wood and have a heater to heat water which fills the Sauna with steam. There are many options on top of this and its beneficial to understand the extras and the options so you can decide on the best Sauna for you and your family.

Infrared Saunas

Infrared Saunas use infrared technology to heat the Sauna, a heat which develops more evenly and can reach the whole of your body. In a steam Sauna the top half of the Sauna is usually a lot hotter as are the seat and walls, but parts of your body don’t get as warm. With infrared the heat is more evenly distributed and can be controlled a lot more so that you have a more even Sauna and feel that all parts of your body have benefitted. You are usually able to stay in an Infrared Sauna for longer as well, because instead of getting hotter and hotter until it is unbearable, an infrared Sauna maintains a constant heat.

Ceramic Heaters

Ceramic infrared heaters are more effective and energy efficient that traditional steel heaters particularly at lower temperatures. They also enhance infrared penetration and cool more effectively to create more steam thereby enhancing the detoxifying process for the body.

The technology built into infrared ceramic heaters produces the type of heat that is produced by our Sun, but don’t have the harmful Ultraviolet rays or Electromagnetic field radiation emitted by the Sun.

Health Benefits of a Traditional Sauna

We all believe that Saunas are good for us, but what are the actual health benefits of a Sauna? First of all calorie burning is higher than usual when sat in a Sauna because your body is working hard to cool off, resulting in shedding of fat and therefore temporary weight loss can be expected in the form of water, sweated from the body. As soon as you hydrate again though the weight returns.

Saunas help with blood circulation which helps with the healing of conditions such as sun burn, cuts and other skin maladies, and also cleanse the skin through profuse sweating. Heat opens up the pores in the skin and washes out any dirt and natural oils in the skin to cleanse skin throughout the body. They promote relaxation and therefore ease muscle pains and tension and promote a feeling of well being. Heart rate also increases with the heat of a Sauna which is equivalent to a brisk walk and therefore good for respiratory health.

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Integrity Heating and Cooling – Why March is The Perfect Time To Check Your Cooling System

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As someone who lives here in Mokena, Il I know just how severe the weather can be throughout the state of Illinois and it is something which we residents have had to get used to. Beyond the wind which we experience we can have a climate which plummets to minus 40 as it did last month, and then in a matter of weeks that temperature can climb back up again to around the mid 20s. As you can imagine then, every home here in Mokena, Il and across the state has both heating and cooling systems inside them. It is still not hot here in Illinois but it is the month where my mind starts thinking about the warm weather, and the need to have my cooling system checked out. I usually call the team at Integrity heating and cooling in March time, and here is why I do it so early.

Financial

Eleven years ago it was the first hot day which we’d had in the year, it was mid-May and the sun was beaming down and the humidity was rising. I woke up in the middle of the night and went to switch the cooling on, and it wasn’t working. The team came out to check on the cooling system and they condemned it there and then, I needed a new air conditioning unit. Unfortunately at that time I had just paid out a huge amount for a tax bill and I simply couldn’t afford to buy a new unit. I was lucky enough to borrow a portable air con unit from a friend until I could afford to have it replaced. Shelling out for a new unit isn’t cheap and if you get the machine checked in March or April, it will give you enough time to save if needed.

Better Early

Until I was able to borrow a cooling system from a friend we had to suffer for 3 days in the burning heat and it was most uncomfortable. Most days I would go out just to keep cool and the nighttimes were definitely the worst. Air conditioning units will usually break down after a long period of inactivity which means that the first day of summer is often the most likely time for this to happen, when you need it the most. Get it checked out early and avoid the pain of a house which you cannot cool.

Ease

If you need a cooling repair and it is the height of summer you can expect to be waiting around a while to have someone come out to look at it, and then to get the parts which you need. As you can imagine the summertime is the best season for cooling repair experts so it makes a lot of sense to get ahead of the curve on this, and deal with things easily in April.

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DIY Projects – Reality Vs. Fantasy

DIY / Home Improvement

Those of you who’ve ever embarked on a DIY project know from first-hand experience that they almost never turn out the way you planned. You’ve probably created an in-depth, intricate blueprint of exactly what you want your new conservatory to look like, or how you want your new entertainment complex to look. In the end, though, that’s never how it happens; short-sightedness in the planning stage, unexpected twists during construction and other confounding factors mean you’re almost always sidetracked.

There’s an unavoidable amount of change and alteration in almost any DIY project; those that go completely smoothly are rare, although they do happen. In order to help you at least try to prepare for as much deviation from the model as possible, we’ve put together a list of things people think about DIY projects and the reality of those thoughts. By reading this list, we hope you’ll be able to sidestep some of the more common errors. Let’s get started!

Fantasy – it won’t cost much

“I’ll be able to source the materials cheaply,” say you. “I can easily find places which sell cheap furniture, and there’s bound to be something there that fits my specifications.” We’ve heard this countless times before, and although it’s an admirable way to think – being smart with money is always a great way to conduct DIY business – it’s almost never how things actually turn out.

Reality – you’ll need a decent amount of money

You’ll need to cover costs for tools, materials and other considerations, not to mention potentially paying electricians or plumbers if this isn’t something you can do yourself. You’ll need a decent amount of money saved up in order to start your DIY project. We’d strongly recommend looking into reputable, trustworthy loan companies to get a quick injection of cash for your project; these companies are flexible and safe, and you can worry about repayments after you’ve chased your dreams down.

Fantasy – it won’t take much time

When planning a DIY project, the temptation is always to severely underestimate the amount of time it will take. If you’ve got a full-time job, you don’t want to fritter away valuable spare time on DIY projects, so you tell yourself you’ll get everything done within the space of a couple of weekends.

Reality – this is a long-term project

Unfortunately, for all but the most minor DIY outings, the time frame you’ll actually need is likely to be much bigger than you plan for. Even if the actual scope of the work is small, you’ll need to factor in time for errors or breaks as well as simply becoming tired and needing to stop; spending your entire weekend doing DIY won’t feel good if you’ve only got two days before the daily grind starts again. Don’t expect the project to be done overnight and you’ll be fine.

Fantasy – I won’t need help

Since this project is yours, you need to embark on it alone. “It doesn’t make sense to get others involved; they’ll slow me down if they don’t know what they’re doing, or they’ll try to add to the design and I want to retain my original vision for how it’s going to look.” More charitably, “I don’t want to involve others because that’s work and time they don’t need to put into something that I decided I wanted to do.”

Reality – there’s no shame in asking for help

Your family might actually really want to be involved in the project with you. Carrying out DIY together can be a surprisingly effective family bonding exercise; allocating tasks and watching as they’re completed can show you a lot about your family’s individual personalities, as well as making you feel loved and wanted as they help you make your dream project a reality.

Fantasy – I need to buy every tool

In order to be prepared for the upcoming project, you may think you need to get everything and be fully ready for any eventuality. You might be browsing the shelves at a hardware store and get carried away, or you might want a toolbox which contains everything you could possibly need; either way, you’re thinking that you’ll never be able to carry out the project unless you’re perfectly prepared.

Reality – you probably don’t need that many tools

Unless your project is a massive, elaborate undertaking, you’re likely to be OK with buying a small range of tools. Speak to the staff at the hardware store and explain what you’re planning to do (be wary of sales spiel, as usual), and they’ll help you choose exactly what you need. Better yet, ask around your nearest and dearest to see if anyone can lend you the tools you need; it’s always better to borrow things than to buy them, especially if you’ll only ever need them once!

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Getting A Mortgage – Top Advice

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So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and buy your first home. Congratulations! Owning a home can be a stressful experience, but it can also be an extremely fulfilling and satisfying one. When you’re a homeowner, your property is your oyster; you can fill it with as much decoration as you like, as well as carrying out renovations and DIY projects whenever you want to.

Taking out a mortgage is pretty much the most common way people buy homes. Most people don’t have the cash to pay for the property upfront, so they negotiate a long-term loan with a bank or building society in order to pay off the cost of the house (plus interest, usually) over time. It can be pretty daunting applying for your first mortgage, so we’ve gathered together a list of handy tips for you to consider when you’re about to apply.

One quick tip before we start: don’t be afraid to take out a second mortgage once you’re comfortably into your first one. Second mortgages can be great for DIY projects, renovations, family planning and many other aspects of life. Check out StepOneFinance’s second mortgage loans to get you started.

Pay off as much initially as you can

Of course, it’s very unlikely that you’ll have anywhere near the requisite amount of money to pay off the entire value of the property immediately – otherwise, why take out a mortgage? With that said, it’s definitely advantageous for you to pay off as much as you can outright. The reason is twofold. First off, you’ll obviously have less to pay on the mortgage over time if you pay more initially, or you’ll be able to negotiate a shorter term. Secondly, many mortgage providers offer lower interest rates to those who are able to put down larger deposits; if you’re able to provide around 40% of the property’s overall value, then you can look forward to lower interest rates in the future.

Thoroughly research the property

The last thing you want as you move into your new property is to discover something ugly or unwanted about it that you didn’t know when you moved in. Estate agents are just doing a job, but it’s in their best interests to cover up or circumvent potentially problematic aspects of the property in order to secure a sale. Make sure that you visit the property as many times as possible before you buy; in addition, see if you can find anything out on the Internet in terms of the area in which the property is located. There’s nothing worse than moving in to what looks like your dream home, only to find out that it’s a crime hotspot or there’s a local source of unbearable noise day in, day out.

Find out your credit score

If you want to get a seriously good mortgage deal for yourself, you’ll need a good credit rating. Failing to pay back loans, accruing big credit card balances and holding multiple credit accounts at once can all negatively impact your credit score, which in turn can be a big blow to your ability to get a mortgage. A low credit score isn’t necessarily a complete barrier to getting a mortgage, but the better deals require a higher score. You can use services like Experian and Noddle to check your credit score, which you should do prior to beginning any mortgage proceedings; coming armed with that sort of knowledge can save you a lot of time and hassle further down the line.

Self-employed? Have documents to hand

Most mortgage providers will require your latest payslip to prove your income, and in some cases they’ll want to see a bank statement to prove the income is regular. That’s if you’re in regular employment. If you’re self-employed, getting a mortgage can become a real headache. Self-employment is a difficult prospect for lenders, because it can be hard to understand how being one’s own boss translates into a regular, dependable income. You’ll need to collect proof of your earnings over the last 2-3 years to show to your lender, whether this is via an official HMRC form or your own meticulously kept records. If you don’t keep records, you should absolutely start doing so if you want a mortgage.

Settle as many debts as possible

Mortgage lenders don’t like outstanding debts, as they look like a good indicator of your inability to pay a mortgage. One top tip offered by Your Mortgage Solutions, based in Rugeley; Examine your income and expenditure closely and see where you can pay off debts you’ve accrued. Outstanding credit card debts, unsecured loans and unused accounts can all contribute towards mortgage lenders passing you over, so get your affairs in order before applying.

These are just a few tips to get you started on the road to your first mortgage. Owning a home is an arduous process; there’s paperwork to be filled out and a thorough assessment of your finances to go through. Once that’s done, though, it’s an unmatched adventure.

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Underfloor Heating – A Hidden Convenience

DIY / Home Improvement


Heating in the home is one of the most critical features for any family home.

Whether it be a simple electric heater to lavish wood burners, generating heat in the home helps enhance the relaxed and secure atmosphere that you should feel in your own home.

However recently there has been a rise in under floor heating, but what is this and what benefits does it offer.

Underfloor heating is a novel and extremely convenient alternative to radiators and heaters, utilising heated mats laid underneath your choice of flooring to generate heat that rises up from the ground. This system can use either electric wires or mats and water pipe system to generate heat.

The big advantage of underfloor heating is the added convince it provides, no longer requiring radiators and heaters to be placed on the floor where you can stumble over them by accident.

This convenience goes further as using heated mats for instance, you can easily install it along with some new wood laminate flooring – making it ideal for home renovations and rebuild projects.

Another benefit to underfloor heating is how is allows you more flexibility for generating heat within the home. A study carried out by which found that 55% of their survey responses stated that, they installed underfloor heating in the bathroom.

This is understandable as electric heaters cannot be placed in the bathroom, with the only other option available being central heating. However, with underfloor heating you can have sufficient heating in your bathroom, perfect for cold nights where you want to keep warm after getting out of the bath.

This is also offers a fantastic design opportunity as you could replace your old vinyl tiles with stylish white laminate flooring, creating a unique bathroom design.

However there are some factors to look out for with underfloor heating.

The first is the heating range available. Depending on the size of your system the heat generated may not be capable of sustaining adequate room temperature by itself. Therefore, you will still need further heating options available in the room.

Another drawback to consider about underfloor heating is how long it takes to generate heat. Unlike electric heaters and radiators which offer near instantaneous heat, underfloor heating takes longer to begin generating heat. This is especially the case with water-based systems, with the water needing to be heated and then travel through the pipes.
Finally, there is the instillation of underfloor heating itself.

For those renovating their home, underfloor heating is a great option to go for. This is because the floor will be in the process of being replaced, and most home flooring options such as oak laminate flooring accommodate such systems.

However for those who are retrofitting, installing the new heating system may not be worth the hassle. This is because the original floor will need to be uprooted which could lead to complications and potential damage to your original floor. This could lead to further expense, more so if your floor is incompatible with underfloor heating systems.

However the convince and luxurious feeling of underfloor heating could outweigh there potential pitfalls and improve the atmosphere in your home.

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Home Décor: How to Decorate Like a Pro

DIY / Home Improvement

You want to decorate or redecorate your home, but you know you cannot afford a professional. That’s okay, because many people have found ways to get it done themselves. And you don’t have to spend a great deal of money, either.

Here in this article, we’ll show you five ways you can decorate like a pro. Hopefully, you’ll find something you can put to use.

  1. What Do You Like?

The very first thing you should do before setting out to become your own decorator, is to figure out what you like. Whether it’s furniture, lighting, accessories, get a feel for how you would decorate your home.

We’re also assuming here that you have already determined the budget for your decorating adventure. If you haven’t done so, now is a good time to start.

With the budget figured out, now you can get out and invest in the items that you like.

  1. Use Area Rugs Where You Can

If you’re planning to arrange furniture with a focus on an area of the room, consider arranging your items over an area rug. This will help the arrangement appear more unified.

Area rug sizes vary by room, so choose carefully. You don’t want the rug to be too small or too big for the room.

Another rug idea is to use a long runner, a couple feet wide and several feet long. These can be great for traffic, especially near your front door, and can add a little punch of color.

  1. “This House Will Be In Order!”

Order is always “in order” in a household. Keeping your home organized really enhances the decorative things you do. Some of your decorative choices could actually double as storage items as well.

If you have clutter, get rid of it. Anything you don’t need or haven’t used in a year or more, get rid of it, or store it out of the way.

If you have something you don’t want to throw away, but someone else can use, give it to them. You want the focus to be on your décor, not the items taking up the extra space.

  1. “Plant” Your Décor

Plants can do a lot for a room. They can add some color, especially in the case of flowers, but anything green will do – just don’t overdo it. Plants will also put oxygen into the room as well.

In your kitchen, you can do something a bit different, although it makes sense. You might have fresh herbs in the kitchen anyway, so arrange them in some decorative fashion.

  1. See the Light

Lighting is a very important part of your décor as well. Lighting can highlight certain areas of your home. Using a dimmer switch with your lighting choice can help you adjust to any “mood” like you might do in your dining room.

Lighting is not limited to electric light, however. Bringing in natural light is always a good idea if it can be done. The most common way to do this is to add a skylight – sometimes more than one.

Summary

So figure what you like, adopt decorator ways through the use of area rugs, organization, plants and lighting. You will soon be decorating your home like a real pro!

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