| y"> | | | | walls and furniture. Remember, you are creating your |
| If you're like most people home décor is a | | | | own personal sanctuary. It should just feel right. |
| puzzling subject. Unless you are innately artistic and | | | | When you have your style and colors figured out, your |
| have an eye for color and texture, home décor | | | | next step is to find your inspiration piece. This is a |
| can become quite a challenge. | | | | piece that moves you in some way. It could be a |
| There are many factors to take into consideration to | | | | painting that you absolutely love, or a beautiful fireplace; |
| be successful in this endeavor. | | | | it could even be wall sconces or a sculpture. It is an |
| If you are taking on this task of creating the | | | | entirely personal thing. It is the base that you build you |
| environment you feel most comfortable in then take | | | | entire room around. |
| heart. There is help and you don't need to take | | | | Don't be afraid to mix colors. You don't want your |
| courses or hire someone at greatexpense to get the | | | | space to look sterile. (Well, maybe you do) You can |
| job done. | | | | mix dark and light woods together. Different colors of |
| I would start with finding out what your style is. How | | | | accent pillows can do wonders for the look of your |
| do you do that? Quite simple. When you go into | | | | room. Plants add life to any room and sculptural pieces |
| someone's home or go to a furniture store or model | | | | can be the crowning touch. |
| homes, what makes you go, Wow, I love this! Does | | | | Remember, the key to getting started on your home |
| your mood change? Are you happy to be in that | | | | decorating is observation. Go to the show rooms, |
| environment and can you picture yourself there? You'll | | | | model homes and friends and relatives. Learn about |
| find that it reflects your personality and it just feels | | | | what you really like and what it is that makes you |
| right. | | | | want to be there. |
| Make observation your tool for success. When you | | | | The entire process can become a labor or love and |
| start realizing what you really like, start taking notes. | | | | don't be surprised if it becomes addicting. We all like |
| Become aware of what colors you like. Someone | | | | change throughout our lifetime so this can be a |
| who is very flamboyant may have vivid colors on their | | | | rewarding experience for years to come. |
| walls with large bright paintings. Someone more | | | | Enjoy! |
| conservative may have subdued, softer colors on their | | | | |