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decorating tips & ideas
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Symmetry can often be a strong part
of the design concept. When working
with informal designs asymmetrical
designs tend to work best. Formal
designs almost always look better when
the lines are symmetrical. If you feel
that your space is not portraying the
look you wanted to achieve (a formal
space still looks too informal, or an
informal space looks too formal) double
check the symmetry.
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When redesigning a home for sale
(staging), make sure you arent
decorating it. Decorated homes tend
to show off the furniture, art and
accessories that are in the room. Staged
homes show off the architecture,
features and benefits of the room. Often
pairing down furniture, art and
accessories will help. Identify what the
current focal point in the room is. If
it is a large entertainment center that
is not built in, or a beautiful piece of
art, your home is not staged it is
decorated. Look for what should be the
focal point of the room and work to
maximize that feature instead.
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Most art in a home is simply hung too
high to be visually pleasing. When
art is too high it creates a disjointed
feeling in the room. If there is nothing
to anchor the art to a given space (such
as a hallway or entry way) the center of
the art should be approximately 60 from
the floor. If there is something to
anchor the art to (chair rail, piece of
furniture, etc) the art should be
approximately 6-9 above that anchoring
line. You will find that the room will
flow much better by following these
guidelines.
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For the client who changes their mind
frequently, buying major pieces in
solid, neutral colors is usually best.
This way you can add punches of
color through pillows, accessories, and
art. These pieces are easily and
inexpensively changed out. Using this
neutral palette allows you to change
your mind (and your room) whenever the
mood strikes you without breaking the
bank!
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When hanging art work on wallpaper,
cut a small X or V and pull back
paper slightly. This will allow you
to cover the hole you make if you decide
to move the picture at some later date.
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