| Copyright (c) 2006 Candy Arnold
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| | pictures and decor "pop" out of the
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| Learn how to decorate your home like the
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| | background and increases their intensity.
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| professionals by using the furnishings
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| | Try using warm colors like pink, peach or
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| you already own. You can create
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| | mauve. Or paint with soothing colors like
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| eye-catching visual appeal and a warm,
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| | blue or green. Remember, if you don't
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| inviting atmosphere with these designer
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| | like it, you can always paint over it!
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| secrets.
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| | Floor coverings may be wood, tile or
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| Traditionally, decorators start by
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| | carpet of the same color or a darker hue
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| deciding on a "decorating style". Popular
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| | than the walls. Area or throw rugs may
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| styles include Traditional, Contemporary
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| | then be added to add interest, color or
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| and Cottage. There are also geographic
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| | texture. Rugs also serve as protection
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| themes like Southwest, Oriental and
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| | from dirt and scuffs.
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| French as well as styles that recreate an
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| | Accents: These include small decorator
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| era like Victorian or Art Deco.
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| | pieces and items of personal interest.
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| If you've furnished your home with random
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| | Keep collections together in one area to
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| pieces that came from a variety of
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| | highlight their uniqueness. Very small
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| sources, then you probably have the
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| | collections can be placed on a tray or
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| informal Eclectic look. Whether you call
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| | attractively displayed on a table. You
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| it a decorating style or a hodge-podge of
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| | may also want to consider using some of
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| furniture finds, Eclectic pieces are a
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| | your flat items as wall decor, especially
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| reflection of your individual tastes and
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| | if you are limited on space.
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| almost anything can be used. Simply keep
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| | Throw pillows make a room feel
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| these professional tips in mind.
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| | comfortable. They are an easy and
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| Proportion: Balance your room by placing
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| | inexpensive way to change color accents.
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| large pieces of furniture around your
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| | Afghans, throws and quilts thrown
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| living space. If possible, tall items
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| | casually over a sofa or chair add texture
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| like bookcases and grandfather clocks
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| | and warmth.
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| should be across from one another to keep
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| | Lighting: Good lighting is the key to
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| the room from looking lop-sided. Then add
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| | your decorating success. Attractive floor
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| smaller pieces like tables in the spaces
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| | lamps with light colored shades provide
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| where they will be convenient and
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| | ambient light for the entire room. Table
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| attractive. If you have small furnishings
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| | lamps highlight small decorating objects
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| or decorator objects, group them in
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| | as well as providing concentrated light
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| uneven numbers like one, three or five
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| | for reading, working and study. Shades
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| items together.
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| | for small lamps can match your
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| Color: Nature's colors like white, cream,
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| | furnishings or be conversation pieces
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| brown, green and blue are normally
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| | with a different color and style.
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| neutral in a decorating scheme. Black is
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| | If you want a warm and inviting
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| grounding and should be saved for small
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| | atmosphere that is unique to your home
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| pieces.
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| | and personality, then the Eclectic look
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| Large areas like walls look best with a
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| | is for you. Have fun with your
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| lighter color. A darker or contrasting
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| | furnishings and create your own
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| color can be used on one wall for a
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| | "decorating style" today.
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| dramatic effect. Beautiful paint makes
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