Mary Jean Wall

Simple Redecoration

Redecoration can be a daunting task but if you utilize the correct tools, decorating will be fun and inspirational. Old houses are cute and quaint but let’s be honest, many times the decoration within is dated. Redecorating is like falling in love with your house all over again and seeing everything from a whole new perspective. Updating a house will not only add monetary value to the house but will also add a sentimental value because you will enjoy the place you are living in.

It always seems like there are so many aspects of a room to change but if the room is broken into categories, the changes are very simple to implement. The three main areas to focus on are lighting, color and furniture.

Lighting can dramatically change a room and will create ambiance. Lamps or overhead lighting can be installed to add a cheerful environment and highlight certain places within the room. Windows can also be updated with new frames and new window treatments. The way a window is decorated is crucial to the flow of the room. There are companies that will allow you to view the window treatments and blinds in person, before you buy them, so that you can get a feel of how it is going to look. For example, you can go to the local Next Day Blinds showroom and take a look at all the different styles and options available to you. Drapery and curtains are also a way to add a decorative accent to a room.

Color is incredibly important to the feel of a room, and may be the hardest decorating decision to make. The color of the room can either make or break the design and you obviously want it to highlight the best parts of the room. Warm colors such as reds, yellows, oranges and browns will add a cozy and warm feel to the room while cool colors such as blues, greens, and purples will add a relaxing and serene feel. When choosing a color, get a paint sample from your local hardware or home repair store and put it on the wall to see how it is going to look in the room.

The furniture of a room will determine the vibe and the style as well. There are so many motifs one can go with and it is probably a good idea to talk with a designer or do some sort of research as to which type of design you want for your room. If the furniture does not all complement each other then it will add a feeling of confusion to the room. The idea is to create a feeling of cohesion and to make people feel welcome and make them want to stay in that room.

Redecoration is like the rebirth of a house. It takes out the old and brings in a new and fresh look which will also change the way you view the house. Although redecorating seems overwhelming, it can be extremely therapeutic as well as inspirational.

A Working Artist Finds Design Ideas at Next Day Blinds Arlington, VA

I was in the process of remodeling my new, old house.  New to me, but the house was built in 1920, and in Phoenix that constitutes a listing in the historic district.  I had refinished the wood floors, added new moldings, and found fixtures for the sinks and the doors that while remaining true to the nature of the era in which the house was from, choose to make them just a bit more modern.  I do value antiques, in the way of furniture as well, but again…a house full of them makes me feel as though I’m in a time warp, so I was trying to find ways to combine the two design styles in a cohesive and non-hodge podge manner.

The next step was for the windows.  I was lucky enough to have a friend suggest to me the Next Day Blinds company.  I needed someone who would understand what I was looking for in window shades, well actually, I needed someone to help me figure out just what atmosphere I was attempting to create in my home.  Another thing, was that I needed a lot of shades.  The best part about the house was the number of windows, on all sides but particularly the full wall of them on the North side of my house, the ones in the painting studio.  North light is the best light to paint in, and I was happy that I would finally be able to see what I was painting.

Being a working artist, I did not have much money to spend so I was a bit worried about the cost, but in keeping with the neighborhoods that many working artists live in, I needed privacy and protection from the goings on in neighborhood.  After spending the first few moments with the sales team at that Next Day Blinds Arlington Virginia store, I knew that I had come to the right place.  There creativity helped me to realize my vision for my home, and I was able to afford quality shades for all my windows at once.  Thus providing me with the feeling of safety in my own home that I so desired.  There is a reason why at Next Day Blinds, criticisms are non-existence.  This goes to show just how far a knowledgeable and creative staff, quality merchandise at affordable prices, and great customer service will do for a company today, even in these rough economic times.