Decorating Your New Home Needn't Be Expensive

Decorating your new home is sure to be heaps of fun. You may want a timbered country style or glass and iron ultra-modern furnishings.

Neutral colors allow the decor to be altered more easily by changing to different accent colors on rugs, soft furnishings and curtains. Perhaps you'd like a feature wall. Paint shops will be able to give you color samples to try. This is a good idea as colors change when on a wall.

Ceilings are often painted white but an off-white will show fewer imperfections than a stark, brilliant white. Use flat or matte paint for ceilings. Apart from the bathroom, the rest of the house is usually done in satin or semi-gloss. Children will love a themed bedroom. Specialist shops now stock matching or complementary sheets, duvet, curtains and artwork in many different prints and designs. Fairies and animals would suit smaller children whilst racing cars and sporting themes would appeal to older teens. A day bed is trendy and gives extra sleeping space if you purchase one with a trundle.

Most pieces should be functional as well as stylish. If you enjoy renovating furniture, some pieces will only need a thorough sanding then a polish to bring them up like new. Older furniture is usually very well made and has character. Old dressers and tables can be refurbished many times. Dress them up with trendy knobs and handles.

Give a new lease of life to chairs and sofas by having them recovered. Add several colorful throw cushions on the seat.

If you enjoy craft projects, choose your best photo and enlarge it. Then make a frame or rejuvenate an old one to make a stunning piece of art. You can easily create a unique home that reflects your personality by decorating your new home.

If you are looking for homes in St. George, then Ivory homes is a great builder to consider. They have a great reputation, with high levels of customers satisfaction. They offer a number of pre-built and custom built homes, visit their website to learn more about homes in Salt Lake City and the options that you can choose from.