See the Light!

Natural lighting is very important in a room during the day and artificial lighting is equally important in the evening.

Natural lighting is what comes into your rooms through your windows, doorwalls, ceiling lights, ect. How you drape your curtains is one way to control this lighting. Look for something that has flexibility: lets light in, gives you privacy when you need it and is easy to clean.

Five Fun Tips:

1) Size: Take note of the size of a room. When you shop furniture can appear larger or smaller depending on how it is displayed. Take your measurement with you so you can determine if a new piece will look right.

2) Go With the Flow: Watch your traffic patterns in a room. Don't block the doorways, window areas or any natural pathway. Blocking anything makes a person feel trapped not comfortable!

3) Fashion that works: Its great to love a style but make sure it works for you and your family. Do you have children? Then an all white room isn't going to work. Watch out for fads too. Ask yourself before you go with a look or a color how you will like it a few years from now.

4) Color me crazy: How many times have I bought a gallon of paint, put two stokes on and hated it? Too many times (especially yellow) and now I am sample crazy. I look at a sample in the morning, mid-day and evening and see how it changes with my natural lighting. Also, some stores have available really small samples you can try, which I highly recommend. These same stores have even developed no brainer websites that give you professional advice on color coordinating.

5) Accessories are King: If your shopping here, you are most likely looking for that special something that helps a room come together. That's accessorizing! Its fun and exciting. Its where your personality really comes out. Use pictures, candles, plants, garage sale finds and those special nick knack's and watch your rooms come together.

 

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