SPRING
FEVER....(expression) A restless feeling often associated
with the onset of spring; feeling the need to re-decorate
and to freshen up your home, giving a new outlook to an old
space.
Problem:
Are you bored with your living space at home but
not wanting to do a major renovation at this time?
Where do I begin?: Start
by decluttering your space. We all fall into the age old problem
of collecting too much stuff. Remove pictures, throw pillows,
vases and other accessories from your room. By placing these
items into a separate room, the process of eliminating and
de-cluttering can
begin. Spend time evaluating the items by asking simple questions:
Do I still love or need this? Am I attached sentimentally
to this item? ( If it is a special piece of artwork from a
great aunt or grandmother then we need to incorporate it into
the new room or relocate it to another room in the home.)
A room still needs
personality and should reflect what you enjoy and love. Often
this may be items or photos gathered from vacations.
If an item has been
there for a number of years and you really don't love it,
say to yourself "Does it owe me anything, I've enjoyed
it for 4, 6 , 10 years.... it's time for a change...."
Solution:
Find your feature wall in this space and concentrate
there... often a architectural element like a fireplace denotes
that this is the feature wall. An inexpensive way to change
a room with very little effort is to paint this wall a feature
colour. For example: Pull a darker accent colour from the
ceramic tile around the fireplace (CC-662 Night Owl) Then
add artwork with lighter neutral colours and possibly a punch
colour of the new fresh spring greens or teal blues. (new
trend colours for 2010) Throw cushions on the sofa could have
these colours in a crisp stripe or bold pattern. Remember
if the room is neutral, accent cushions and simple canvas
artwork are an expensive change.
Change or add an
Area carpet in a lighter neutral linen colour to brighten
up the space, creating a light airy feel to contrast dark
furniture, flooring etc.
Inspiration
for this room: Margot bright pillow & margot
stripe
Paint colours Pear
Green 2028-40, Naples Blue 2057-30, CC-662
Night Owl, and CC-90
Natural Linen.
Estimated
Cost of this Quick Change:
1 x 1L Paint
$22.00
Floral bright
cushion $27.50
Stripe cushions
(2) $48.00
Canvas artwork
(2) $280.00
coffee table
tray
$39.00
Vase in new
colour $69.00
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New Look
$485.50
Under $500
We invite you to
come in to Details inside Freddies Paint
and see all of these accessories and more, to instantly add
a fresh new feel to your home. See the new Envisions brouchure
for 2010 to view the new colour trends and ask our staff how
to incorporate these into your home.
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