Insider Tips: Decorating Your Home

It's all in the details...

Today, I am giving you some tips and tricks to help decorate your home.

Mix & Match

Adding old pieces with new, makes your home feel more personal and welcoming.

It's even better, when each piece has it's own story.

 Use Textures

Introduce different texture to help add interest. 

(All white decor- makes your room feel even larger.)

 Don't be Afraid 

Don't feel like you are locked into a specific style. Make changes often.

My favorite and least expensive way to create change is to repaint!

  

 Let Your Walls Make A Statement

I will forever be in love with wallpaper and beautiful trim work!

 

Add Drama

A painted ceiling will add so much drama and warmth to your space.

Mix Metals

There is nothing wrong with mixing your metal finishes.

The Power of High and Low

Not everything has to be ordered straight out of an expensive catalog. 

Mix items of different price level and craftsmanship.  

 

Bring the Outdoors In

How lovely is it to have plant life in every room?!

 

Rugs

They help ground your room. Be bold in your choice- pick a pattern or fun colors.

Recover Antique Furniture 

Choose a modern fabric to update your antique pieces.

"Spend Where it Counts"

I say this to all of my clients.

 Whether that is your dining table, sofa in the living or the entry light fixture.

Spend where you will be most impacted.

Use Furniture To Help Define & Divide

Open floor plans are all the rage, using your furniture to divide each space is a great way to help define the "room".

Hang Curtains High

This helps to elongate your ceiling height.

 

I hope these tips help you with your next decorating adventure. 

Image via: Pinterest.com

Top Paint Colors: 2018

Paint is one of the most inexpensive and fastest ways to make a change to a room.

 In January, I shared that the Color of the Year was: 

But now-- lets talk about the rest of the most popular colors for this year.

 I pulled together my favorite colors from 

Sherwin Williams Colormix Forcast

And for folks who are still into gray- here are some of my go-to's:

 My favorite trim color:

 One of my favorite exterior trim colors:

 

Now that Summer is here, why not use this time and nice weather to do some projects around the house.

Rental Friendly Updates

Today, I wanted to share some pretty inexpensive ways to spruce up your current rental.

Subway Tile Backsplash
 Target has a peel and stick wallpaper that looks just like subway tiles!
And for only $35 bucks a roll.

Subway Tile Peel & Stick
 
 Change Out Old Hardware
Measure the existing hardware holes, and find new ones that match your style and taste better.
Such a simply update!
[Remember to keep the existing ones, so you can reinstall them before you move out.]

Change Out Light Fixtures

 This is another easy to way to help bring your rental into the current decade!

[Remember to keep you existing ones in a safe place,so you can replace them before you move out.]

You may also remember a few years back, we updated our light-fixture with just some new globes, light bulbs and added a ceiling medallion. 

Remove Cabinet Doors

If you are into the 'open shelves' concept, remove a few of your cabinet doors in the kitchen to help achieve a similar look.

 

 Removal Wallpaper

You can find all different prints and patterns on the web. 

But you may have heard all the craze of Opalhouse for Target.

Well-- they also have removal wallpaper in the line!

And it's so GOOD!!

Removable Wallpaper 

Chalkboard Wall

If you have been longing for a chalkboard wall, but aren't able to paint the walls of your rental-

you are now in luck!

You can find  Chalkboard Contact Adhesive on Amazon- Two rolls for $14 dollars!

Change Out Faucets

Another, super easy update- is to replace your current faucets with prettier ones!

Cover Ugly Flooring

You can find these Vinyl Floor Tile Stickers on Etsy. 

Update Your Outdoor Patio

Cover your existing drab concrete patio with these removable Composite Deck Pavers

Even though it's not your forever home, you can still make it feel more like your own while your living there. And you can do it without breaking the bank too!!

Obsessed With: Indoor Herb Gardens

My current obsession is still--- plants!


My husband and I have recently been talking about creating our own herb garden in the kitchen.
So I wanted to share some tips I have come across.


What better way to be more green.
Color wise and environmentally too.


First things first-- finding the best spot for them to grow.
We don't have the largest kitchen, so I find that these wall mount options are the best for a small space.

How To

How To

Next up, finding the best type of plants to grow in your home.

Lemongrass
(Slightly moist soil and partial sun)





Mint
(Bright indirect sun)





Parsley
(Start with a seed, requires minimal attention. Grow in medium to large pot and keep in partial sun)





Chives
(Place near a bright window facing the east, with moist soil)

Cilantro
(Grow in a deep container, keep in south or west facing window)





Sage
(Keep in south or west facing window that receives plenty of sun)





Thyme
(Requires at least 5 hours of sunlight daily)








Dill
(A minimum of a 10" deep container is required, keep in a spot that receives at least 5 hours of sun daily, water only when top 1" soil seems dry)



A few other herbs that can grow on a sunny windowsill--
Rosemary, Oregano, Basil & Tarragon.






I hope these tips help you as well.
Happy Planting!