| Is there a detectable style in your home? Or | | | | definitely prefer classic and formal, cool and |
| would you like access to the right combination of | | | | contemporary or an earthy, more exotic type |
| elements that bring together one style which | | | | decor style. |
| includes the interior designs you love and your | | | | You can always decorate your home in a mix of |
| personal preferences? Just start your home | | | | styles if your tastes overlap. Combine the sleek |
| decorating right where you are. That means | | | | lines of contemporary sofas and chairs with the |
| painting the walls in new colors. Stick with warm | | | | formality of classic accent pieces such as tables |
| colors such as soft tone browns, yellows, oranges | | | | and lamps for an upbeat effect. Increase the |
| or reds to increase the feeling of coziness; the | | | | sense of personality in each room of your home |
| airiness of pastels, such as soft greens and blues | | | | by coordinating various tones of one color; add |
| and the intensity of gold, purple or white. | | | | personal touches such as framed pictures of |
| Complete any repairs or renovations to further | | | | loved ones or art on the walls in coordinating |
| prepare your decorating canvases. Check out | | | | colors. Other ways to incorporate personality |
| home improvement television shows, decorating | | | | include: displaying one-of-a-kind art objects, |
| magazines or sales insert in the newspaper to find | | | | beautiful flower arrangements and colorful area |
| inspiration for window decor. Be sure to dress | | | | rugs. |
| your windows in decorative drapery treatments | | | | By being flexible and imaginative, you can take |
| or if you prefer, a window treatment of blinds or | | | | the journey of style as far as you want to go or |
| natural weave shades. | | | | within a safe dynamic that you set. Decorate |
| Before you add accent furnishings or furniture, | | | | your home with the items that reflect who you |
| you will want to decide the style direction you | | | | are, your lifestyle and with the style you |
| lean towards the most. First identify if you | | | | absolutely love. |