7 Easy Updates to Give Your Home A New Look - New England Design & Construction | Boston Design Build Remodeling Co.

August 5, 2010

Aug 5, 2010
By Victoria Sene, New England Design and Construction

1) Placing a large mirror on a side wall is a great way to enlarge the appearance of a room

2) Painting walls a light color (like lilac, cream, mint, etc.) is a nice way to add clean character to a room without over powering the space

3) Painting a single wall a bold color (like red, turquoise or purple) is an excellent way to punch up a space and making it more playful

4) Reupholstering furniture is a cheap way to transform the appearance of a room without spending a ton of money on new furniture

5) You don’t need to spend a fortune on pre-made artwork; painting something yourself, framing fabrics, and hanging family photos are just a few creative ways to personalize your space without going over budget

6) Colorful plants are an excellent way to add color and life to any room for just a small price

7) Thrift stores, estate sales and garage sales are great places to find good furniture; you can always re-stain reupholster or paint it to your liking.

Published August 5, 2010 | By nedc

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