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Decorating Tips: Make your House Feel More like Home

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We’re moving this month and I’m in a decorating mood but don’t have a huge budget. The great thing about online shopping is that I don’t have to visit a lot of different stores when time is at a premium and I can plan from home how I want to decorate which keeps me excited about the move.

I’ve been spending a lot of time browsing The Lakeside Collection because they have just about everything I’m looking for including furniture, housewares, storage, bed and bath items, even electronics,  at prices that won’t wipe out our bank account.

Certain elements can provide just the right accent and really make a room.

For example, when my Mom came home from physical rehabilitation after a bad fall, we bought new sheets, blankets and a comforter for her room. It was amazing how much that purple lilac comforter brightened up the whole room and her spirit when she saw it.

I also try to follow feng shui principles such as using soothing colors and lighting in the bedroom for calm and relaxation. An attractive and well-balanced bed is very important in creating a perfect feng shui bedroom as well as not having the bed in a direct line with the door.

Lately I’ve been researching Bedroom decorating ideas since usually that is my favorite room and sanctuary. I especially want a new quilt, sham and pillows as I feel that is the centerpiece.

Here is something I’m considering:

Wandering Vine Chenille Bedding from the Lakeside Collection

My style has always been a bit eclectic, however I do like to keep a flow going throughout the different rooms. I try to keep all hallways clear and leave space so that rooms don’t look cramped.

One thing I’ve been working on lately is clearing up the clutter. It’s amazing what a difference that makes. Sometimes, I’d wonder looking at particularly neat homes, don’t they have “stuff”?

But, I’ve found it’s really a matter of putting things away and creating storage space which really opens up your rooms. You can even incorporate your design theme into accessories used for organization like displaying books in neat stacks on bookcases, end tables or wall shelves.

Using colorful themed kitchen accessories for organizing kitchen gadgets can add character to your countertops.

I have way too much paperwork, so I’m looking at this file cabinet which does not look at all like my usual idea of one and fits right in with my furniture.

Lakeside Collection

A beautiful piece of artwork, a colorful throw rug, and warm lighting can be just the accents you need to really make your house feel like a true home.

Personalized Street Scene Wall Art – Lakeside Collection

Comments

  9. TAMMY says

    Oh I never thought of checking there for bedding – I have to guest beds that I have not yet bought sheets or comforters for, I’m going to look and see what they have.

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  11. Yona Williams says

    It’s funny how you mention how much of a difference removing clutter can make because its true. One of the best things is getting that extra space back. We JUST cleared the hall closet and it is a good feeling.

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  25. slehan says

    Storage places are all well and good, but I try to use the ‘one in, one out’ philosophy. ARC comes by my house about once a month and I donate stuff to them. Love the bedspread.

    slehan at juno dot com

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