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How Does the Color of the Year Affect Your Décor?

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Paint manufacturers always select a Color of the Year. Pantone choice Ultra Violet, a vivid purple.     Benjamin Moore chose Caliente, a spicy red. They described it as strong, radiant, and of full energy. Sherwin Williams chose Oceanside. Their description is a deep color that offers a sense of the familiar with a hint of the unknown. Color typically indicates a mood rather than just a hue. But what does this mean to you as a consumer? Paint manufacturers choose these colors off the runway because fashion is the forerunner for home décor. So you will be seeing these colors when you walk into stores to buy a new outfit and it will slowly trickle down to home fashions.  A new spin on jewel tones. Does this mean you should redecorate? Maybe, but only if you are ready for a change. That doesn’t mean these need to be the go to colors. I think the secret to loving your home is choosing colors that you love. Trends come and go and some are fun to try out but not necessarily keep aro

Decorating with Mirrors

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Mirrors are a great way to open up a room, make a space feel bigger and a way to reflect light. There are lots of techniques to get a great look. SALON STYLE Create a collage of different styles to add an eclectic feel to a room. Vary the sizes and shapes. If you want to fill a large wall consider using bigger mirrors. Large mirrors = Big drama and fill up a wall quickly. Consider staying in one finish. VANITY MIRRORS Add a statement mirror to your bathrooms to get a custom look and upgrade the style ratio. Don’t automatically order the coordinating mirror for your vanity if you want that “decorator” look. FLOOR MIRRORS An oversized floor mirror enlarges a space and adds a massive decorative element. Placing a floor lamp that is reflected in the mirror either centered or to the side is a great unexpected look. WALL TILES MIRRORS Repetition is your ally. Repeating a small mirror creates the illusion of a larger one. It is a great unexpected look that most people don’t think to

Top 10 Window Treatment Tips

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Gorgeous window treatments put a finishing touch on a room. Often people forget to add them to their home and budget. Draperies, window treatments, curtains are all pretty much the same thing. Blinds are also window treatments. On a practical note, draperies can help control light, insulation protection against the elements hot and cold as well as sound insulation. It can allow you to bring texture, color, and fun fabrics and trims into a room. Here are 10 Top Tips designers like to use for covering windows with style! Top 10 Window Treatment Tips Be sure to click to get all 10! from Feather Your Nest http://ift.tt/2AUOrok via IFTTT