10 Home Decorating Ideas To Spice Up Any Room Over A Weekend !
By Michael J. Holland
Not all home decorating ideas require a heavy investment of time and
money. If you're looking for a few affordable home interior
decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a weekend, try these ten:
1. Rearrange The Furniture- Pull your furniture away from the
walls. Try positioning it at intriguing angles. For example, a sofa
arranged diagonally across a narrow living room will make the room
look wider.
2. Paint A Wall- Paint one wall your favorite color and make it
the focal point. Hang interesting art on that wall and move a nice
piece of furniture there. (Note: Make sure that the color is one that
is shared with several other objects and fabrics in the room.)
3. Bring In Plants- Greenery always adds a breath of fresh air
to a room. If you don't have a green thumb, try silk plants and
trees. The quality has become so good that it's hard to distinguish
them from the real thing.
4. Lay An Area Rug- An area rug is a wonderful way of defining a
conversation area. Try one that complements the room. Lay it at an
angle beneath your coffee table.
5. Hang Pictures or Mirror- Hang pictures that reflect your
personality. Try frames that are more ornate. When hanging a mirror,
try and position it so that it reflects and nice view or an
interesting architectural element.
6. Group Figurines- Pull out your favorite collectibles. Show
off your personality. Find a display area and group related objects
together, in sets of three or five. Try and vary the shapes.
7. Add Decorative Pillows- The good news about decorative
pillows is that they are an easy way to add textures and patterns to
a room. Still better, they can be changed to jazz up a sofa or chair
before your room is ready for a major makeover.
8. Replace Lamps- Lamps are probably the one thing in your home
that will give others a clue that your room is outdated. Seek out new
and fresh lamps that make a statement.
9. Add A Throw Or Afghan- Similar to decorative pillows, throws
and afghans add texture to your furniture. They come in all kinds of
natural and man made fabrics. Find a pattern and style that you like.
10. Eliminate Clutter- Clutter has a way of eliminating the
desired mood and effect of any room. Find storage spaces for papers,
toys, and other items that take from the personality of a room.
4. Lay An Area Rug- An area rug is a wonderful way of defining a
conversation area. Try one that complements the room. Lay it at an
angle beneath your coffee table.
8. Replace Lamps- Lamps are probably the one thing in your home
that will give others a clue that your room is outdated. Seek out new
and fresh lamps that make a statement. 
