Tip #3,923 When trying to match accessories to a picture, flip the picture upside down. Your eyes will be able to better focus on the colors since you'll be looking from a different perpective. Home & Garden decorations + interior design + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,541 Hanging full length curtains in a room, gives the impression that the room is taller which makes it appear more spacious. Home & Garden decorations + interior design + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,612 Store touch-up paint in a baby food jar. Keep the jar and a small paintbrush somewhere in the room to make touch-ups a breeze. Home & Garden time-saver + painting + interior design + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,631 Find affordable, original art for your home by checking with local universities. Many will have an art sale at the end of each semester for students to sell their works. Home & Garden decorations + interior design + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,978 Using lighter colors of paint in smaller rooms make them appear more spacious. Home & Garden decorations + painting + interior design + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,407 When using compact fluorescent bulbs, choose a higher temperature rating for more natural light. Daylight is simulated by bulbs rated between 5000K and 6500K. Home & Garden interior design + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,408 A 23 watt compact fluorescent bulb is similar to a 100 watt incandescent bulb. An 18 watt compact fluorescent bulb is similar to a traditional 60 watt bulb. Home & Garden interior design + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,427 Add pantry space and unique decor to your kitchen by purchasing old school lockers. They provide an abundance of storage space and can be painted to complement the room. Home & Garden kitchen + storage + decorations + interior design + food storage + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,356 To eliminate the indentations in carpet left when furniture is moved, dampen the carpet, then use a brush or broom to fluff the carpet. Home & Garden cleaning + moving + interior design + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,319 Fix divots from furniture in a carpet by placing an ice cube in the indent and letting it slowly melt. Once gone, soak up the water and fluff the carpet. Home & Garden cleaning + moving + interior design + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,443 To break up the monotony of a bookshelf, place some books vertically with horizontal stacks of books interspersed. It does not take up much extra room and adds visual interest. Home & Garden reading + decorations + interior design + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,049 Change the look of your furniture without much work by using upholstery spray paint. Home & Garden decorations + interior design + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,061 Cover walls with cloth by dipping the pre-shrunk pre-cut cloth in starch, then placing on the wall. Use a flat edge, such as a plastic ruler, to smooth. When time to launder, simply peel off, launder and rehang. Home & Garden decorations + interior design + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,437 Save a little extra paint for touch-ups in an empty medicine bottle. Clearly label the bottle with the color and room it goes to. Home & Garden home improvement + painting + interior design + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,680 To prevent plaster from crumbling when hanging a picture, put a piece of masking tape over the area where you will be hammering in the nail. Home & Garden interior design + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,681 Before hanging wallpaper, use clear varnish on any greasy spots. It will keep the grease from affecting the wallpaper. Home & Garden home improvement + interior design + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,682 Save time when hanging wallpaper by using a paint roller to apply paste instead of using a sponge. Home & Garden home improvement + interior design + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,033 Refresh dated wooden furniture by sanding and repainting. A fresh coat of paint can completely change the look of an item. Home & Garden interior design + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,233 • 1 person found helpful Increase light in your home by strategically hanging mirrors to reflect light. Home & Garden decorations + interior design + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,953 • 17 people found helpful The direction of sunlight entering a room should influence the colors used to decorate. Read More Home & Garden decorations + interior design + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send