You can’t go wrong with these interior decorating projects

Some interior design projects are safer than others. Projects that are dramatic and expensive may turn out all right and make your home look wonderful, or they may go completely wrong and you’re stuck with a huge bill and an end result you’re not happy with. If you’re new to interior decorating your own home and you’re nervous about undertaking a project you might regret, you might want to consider one of the following projects which are relatively simple, inexpensive, and safe.

Set the tone with a new front door

Your front door sets the tone for your entire home since it’s the first thing they notice as they approach it. If your door is dated or worn out-or even if it’s not-consider replacing it with a nice steel entry door or repainting it in a fun, new color. Either project is doable for the average DIYer. Not only is it a fun, easy project, it’s a project with an excellent return-on-investment since it adds so much value to your home and practically pays for itself.

Opt for lighter paint colors

Another way you can do yourself a favor when it comes to selling your home eventually is to opt for lighter foundational colors throughout your home. Use accent pieces and artwork for pops of color and stick to light, neutral colors like whites, grays, and beiges for the walls and ceilings. Not only are these kinds of colors appealing to more people, they’re easier to match other pieces to them and they make rooms look larger and more opened up than dark or bright colors. If you don’t want a single color throughout, you can still take a neutral base color and vary the shades from room to room.

Let in plenty of natural light

Another way to make your home look more open and spacious is to have plenty of natural light. If your home doesn’t already have skylights or large, floor-to-ceiling windows, you probably don’t want to spend the small fortune necessary to add those kinds of features. What you can do is take down those thick drapes. Go with very, very light and thin window treatments to provide adornment without diminishing the natural light that comes through.

Make the most of mirrors

You can maximize the effect of all that natural light by being strategic about mirror placement. So often homeowners think of mirrors as being just for the closet or the bathroom but mirrors can be for more than just looking at yourself as you dress or apply makeup. Well-placed mirrors can reflect light around rooms including corners that don’t get as much natural light for a more open and spacious look throughout your home.

Layered lighting

Natural light isn’t a replacement for artificial light since you’ll still need plenty of that for evenings or overcast days. Most homes have ambient light pretty much taken care of since every room probably had some kind of overhead light to begin with. But the best lighting incorporates task and accent lighting as well. Task lighting such as under-cabinet LEDs or reading lamps next to armchairs ensures you have light for every occasion and you don’t always have to have the brighter, harsher overhead lighting on all the time. Accent lighting can be used to draw attention to a gallery wall, or emphasize unique architectural features in your home.

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Few projects are as easy as installing baseboard heater covers on your old baseboard radiator system. It’s as simple as measuring your radiators, ordering covers by the foot, and snapping them into place. No hardware or tools necessary. It’s a quick and easy way to give your home an update.

Source: KESQ

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