Showing posts with label home improvement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home improvement. Show all posts

Sunday, October 5, 2014

6 Steps to Decorate a Doorway


The door is the first thing seen when it comes to the home and that’s one of the first things that should appear the most inviting. With a beautiful doorway guests and salesmen alike will truly enjoy the walkway and doorway they are about to enter. Included are five tips and tricks on how to have a decorated doorway that is dressed to impress.

Address numbers are often located near the doorway, or on the side of the house. The best thing to do is find a set of hanging numbers that are catchy to your eye and you believe are easy to read from the street. Sometimes when mailmen, neighbors, or party goers are trying to find the house, they look for these numbers. Address numbers can be found from different places from Wal-Mart to a local home improvement store. Bigger chain stores such as Home Depot also carry a variety of numbers.

The doormat is another item that is often viewed at the first point of approaching the doorway. The entry mat or door mat can be simple, or have a fun and exciting design. There are also doormats that come with witty sayings such as this one from Target. No matter the doormat that is chosen remember to keep it clean and free of debris from weather and people’s shoes.

Solar lights are a wonderful addition to the outside of a doorway as well as the walkway to the door’s entry. Choosing fun solar lights in the shapes of butterflies or dragonflies can also be done. There are a variety of solar lights available on the market in shapes and sizes of many. The perfect solar light can be found through some shopping around, or by asking an associate from a home improvement store. It is important to keep these clean, and make sure that they are held down correctly to avoid ware and tear.

A new paint coat for the door and exterior walls of course will help the entire outside of the house. By picking a new door or finding a bright bold color like red to paint the door it will give the entire front of the house a solid look. The bright door will draw in attention and help the doorway to look classy and well put together. Try searching your local paint store for the perfect swatches, or find a new door at a hardware department store.

A plant in a decorative pot can bring an outstanding appearance to your doorway. Not only will a potted plant add some extra greenery to your yard but will help the doorway stand out. If there is a smaller entry way something such as a wreath for the door can be a perfect addition for decoration. These can be festive for holidays and the entire season. Check a local craft store such as Michael’s for already made or materials to make one on your own.

Remember, during holiday seasons such as Halloween and Christmas, the doorway can be decorated using special pieces that can be purchased or made at home by the family. Whatever the decorations are, the doorway will surely impress all those who come near or pass by.

Monday, August 18, 2014

How to Add Color to your Home Without Painting

Have you been curious to know how to add color to the home without painting? A lot of the time people want to add color to their home but are unable to because they cannot paint. It could be due to renting a home, an apartment rental, or you would like to avoid the costs of painting or taking down wallpaper, there is a way to make the home shine with color. 

Add Color to Furniture

One way to add color to the home is by painting the inside of a bookshelf a fun color. It can give the room a splash of color without having to paint the walls or requiring much work. Simply pick the color(s) you would like to incorporate in the room and use them inside the bookshelf.  Not only will this give the room some color but it will also help books stand out more on the shelves.

Another way to add a simple splash of color is by adding it to your upholstery. This is an easy fix because you can paint your old boring chairs or tables with your favorite color paint. If you would like to have something bright and vivid consider going with colors like orange and red. Looking for darker shades to add to the room instead, consider colors such as royal purple, dark blue and deep reds. 


Throw Pillows and Rugs


Much like splashes of color on the furniture or in bookshelves, consider adding some fun colored pillows and area rugs. This is a simple way to spruce up a room and give it a pop of color without having to paint at all. Area rugs don’t have to be plain boring colors either; they can have patterns different textures and beautiful bold colors. 


The fun of throw pillows is that no matter what room they are, they can almost always add color to the room. Consider adding some pillows on to chairs or couches that have patterns, designs or solid bright colors. These small little pieces can pack a punch in any room. Take a look at your local home goods store for some fun and bright throw pillows. These can even be switched out during holiday season to add festivity to the home.


Wall Decorations

While all of the above can be fun ways to add color to the home without painting, also consider things such as wall decals. Wall decals are an easy way to add color or design to any room, including kid’s rooms. Wal-Mart, Dollar Tree and many other home stores are now carrying different types of decals for a room. 

Canvas prints are becoming more and more popular among the DIY crowd. There are plenty of canvas prints available to be found on Pinterest and other sites. Even Wal-Mart carries them now for the home décor. If canvas prints are not what you are looking for, consider adding movie posters, or some eclectic paintings to the walls to add some fun colors.
Even your family photos can add some beauty and colors to the home without having to paint. 

So whether you are trying to add color to the home, a rental or a dorm room, remember you don’t always have to paint in order to make a beautiful
 



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