I’ve just recently moved into a new home in Florida. This gated community has many homes that are occupied by those of us noted as “Baby Boomers”, 55 + years of age. We all have traveled here from various parts of the country to settle our now empty nest years in smaller quarters. We all also had to give up, sell or give away many of our precious belongings in order to “fit” into our new home.
What I want to tell you is that we can decorate our new home with some ingenuity, little money and a bit of elbow grease.
Did you know that paint can be your friend? Honestly, a color added to one wall in your living room can make a splash of color inexpensively and add new vibrance to your room. Choose the wall that is behind the sofa or the inside of the bookcase. Take that color to the next step and throw some colorful pillows onto the sofa. Voila’… you are decorating on a shoestring.
Did you hang pictures yet? What are you waiting for? To complete the look of any room, you have to accessorize it. Like wearing earrings and a necklace with the dress you wore last Sunday. Again, choose pictures that contain similar colors to your living area. Landscapes, florals abstracts are all suitable. Subject matters are your choice, but stay away from grandkids photos and graduate/marriage memorabilia. Those photos can be small frames on the end table, in the hallway or up the staircase. Place a large picture over the sofa and please, do not hang it so high!! Eye level is best. Do not cop out by placing a mirror over the fireplace!! Sometimes an accompany piece is needed for balance. This is when a unique contempo piece can be worked in. Everything does not have to be rectangular. Round, octagon and triangular shapes add interest. So when selecting vases, lamps, candle holders, and other tchotchke items be creative and unexpected.
- Accessories can be had at stores online, like Amazon. Every item below is available through AMAZON.
- https://www.amazon.com/USumkky-Modern-Nightstand-bedrooms-Farmhouse/dp/B0CLGSCST4
- https://www.amazon.com/YAJTJX-Emerald-Decorative-Abstract-Pillowcase/dp/B0BTVTTPWH
- https://www.amazon.com/Classic-11-5Inch-Flower-Centerpieces-Friends/dp/B0BX6B8YT3/
- https://www.amazon.com/papababe-Seater-Modern-Couches-Chenille/dp/B0CZHQYLVX/r
Paint is from Sherwin Williams #600
So, do not delay any longer if you have not decorated your most lived in room. It can be done with ease and smart shopping.