This series of posts has covered much of the basics of using accessories successfully. I've talked about decorating your walls, displaying your collections or favorite treasures, using flowers and plants, lighting and today I'll wrap up with a dash of color.
We all stress about color - is it too bright? Does it match my other colors? Is it too bland or
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Exploring model homes for home decorating ideas is something my friend Cindy and I love to do together. We can spend all day wandering through homes of all sizes and styles, picking up color ideas, room arrangements or window treatment inspiration.
MODEL HOMES VS. REAL HOMES
I'm the first one to agree that you can pick up some great ideas from model
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A color scheme begins with something pretty, something you enjoy looking at. I've mentioned it before and you've certainly heard it before - work with a painting, a rug, a pillow, a favorite shirt....it can be anything. What isn't covered as frequently is.....what happens next? Here are a few rules of thumb in developing a color scheme that you can
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Repeat, Repeat, Repeat. No, not words, but a motif. A sure way to pull a look together is by repeating a design element around a room and this is a design technique that interior designers use all the time. If you really want to integrate a home, repeat a design motif or elements of a pattern throughout the home, beginning with the
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