Mix it up!

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Did you know that MOST of us are drawn to the same colors within our home. 

If you take a look in some different rooms in your home you should notice some similar colors, or at least colors that compliment each other.

So, that leads me to the MIX IT UP part.  If you are tired of a room in your home move some furniture around.  If you have an entire suit in your den- the sofa, love seat, and matching chair, move one of the pieces and change it out with another piece from another room.  

One of my favorite ideas is to look outside!  Maybe you have some outdoor furniture like a whicker chair that would bring texture into a room.  Or, maybe you have a small side table that has a tile top it can also add texture!

So, give it a try and see what happens!  You never know until you try, and it can always be put back!

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Making your room a little more interesting

I really don't like the idea of "rules" when decorating, but there are some things you can do to enhance a rooms appearance. A suggestion for this is making sure you use straight lines and curved lines. In the photo above (from Horchow) The sofas are very linear in design, but the coffee table has rounded edges and and ottoman is curved on top and on the bottom. They have also placed a round mirror above the credenza to enhance the curves. This balance helps to make a successful room.

This is another photo from Horchow where you can see this principal applied again. In this photo you see the round side table and the two indian inspired poofs. These help to counterbalance the very straight lines of the sofa and pillows.

I included this bedroom from Janie Hirsch, so you could get an idea of how a bedroom can embrace the same qualities. In most bedrooms you find very severe lines with the bed, the dressers, and night stands. But, in this room you see the bed has curves, the chairs are rounded and the table by the chair is round. It helps to make the room not only interesting, but inviting, and tranquil, you eye travels around and isn't drawn to one particular item.

I hope you have seen some helpful ideas today, and remember if you would like help in bringing these looks to your home I am available. My information can be found here at my website.

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