| If you have ever ventured to seek home decorating | | | | platter elegantly presented on a fixture or perhaps as |
| inspiration online or in books and magazines, you | | | | a centerpiece. Throw in a couple of cozy pillows, |
| probably found an assortment of sensible ideas like: | | | | perhaps an ottoman or a decorative box, and consider |
| mirrors can make a living space larger or painting a | | | | your work done. The key to keeping it all tied together |
| small room with dark color will make it seem smaller. | | | | is color. |
| These are all true and proven, except home | | | | Color is an absolute requirement in contemporary |
| decorating accessories are mostly left up to one's | | | | home decor. Colors break up the monotony and set |
| imagination and too often they become an intentional | | | | the mood for the entire living space. As a vital source |
| clutter. We use objects to accent our homes - objects | | | | of ambiance, colors can influence our mood, stimulating |
| of artistic value, objects that bring memories, or just | | | | or relaxing our senses. Choosing the right colors is |
| any objects we like. What we don't realize sometimes | | | | critical for making your home your emotional refuge |
| is that some objects are not decorative at all. Have | | | | where you find comfort and warmth. What colors you |
| you ever been in a home where dusting seems like a | | | | should choose is truly a reflection of your personality. |
| mission impossible because some forgotten family | | | | Observe your reaction to different colors before |
| artifact or a vacation souvenir occupies every two | | | | selecting decorating pieces. Do you prefer the |
| inches of every possible surface? Let's face it - clutter | | | | excitement and intensity of red or do you crave the |
| is rarely attractive. Is there an algorithm for placing the | | | | serenity found in calmer colors? Choose the colors |
| right objects in the right places to bring up the best in | | | | that entertain your senses limiting your selection to |
| our living spaces? We suggest coordinated pieces for | | | | three or four dominant colors for each living space. |
| those who look to avoid decorating disasters. And if | | | | This is where the more is not the merrier. |
| you care to create a clean look and at the same time | | | | Remember to also stay on high pattern alert. Avoid |
| an inviting atmosphere, aim for a few focal points | | | | mixing too many patterns within the same living space. |
| where each item is given an opportunity to stand out | | | | Stripes and floral patterns rarely work well together. |
| and be appreciated. | | | | Try mixing stripes with solid colored pieces and you will |
| Color coordinated accessories work best, especially in | | | | gain a whole new appreciation for their beauty. |
| smaller spaces, where they harmonize the interior and | | | | Luckily, today's retail delivers numerous options for |
| create a dominant theme. Take an assortment of | | | | home decorators in the market for uniqueness and in |
| contemporary ceramic vases of varying shapes and | | | | the end you'll finally find those cherished pieces that will |
| sizes. These, by the way, are irreplaceable for any | | | | set your home apart from any other. |
| type of wall or shelving units. Mix with an occasional | | | | |