September Decorating Tips

September is National Home Therapy Month.  Working on your home can provide a sense of peace and quiet satisfaction.  September is a good month to:      

Paint a room that is looking shabby.  A fresh coat of paint remains the easiest and quickest way to transform a room.  

Put away the summer-feeling accessories and bring out the textured items that make a room feel cozy – vases, pillows, chenille throws. 

Frame three summer photos in a large format (for greater impact).  They’ll remind you of happy memories when the rain is pouring and the snow is flying. 

Have the fireplace flue cleaned.  It’s almost always the focal point of a room.  Play it up, but remember – less is more.  Too many knick knacks will detract from its beauty.   

Make sure you have enough lighting in the rooms that are used the most.  One overhead fixture is useful but it doesn’t create ambiance.  Consider using a mix of table and floor lamps.  Dark rooms are dismal.       

Donate those items you never use.  You know that lamp in the corner of the basement that you hate?   The holidays are coming and more stuff will be coming into the house.  One item in, one item out!

Make sure your entryway is clear of clutter and is inviting.  The entryway or foyer is perfect for a small lamp, attractive storage baskets and a mirror.  Make the first step inside welcoming.

Refresh, reclaim, redo… look around your home and see if you can move an accessory or piece of furniture to give  you a mini redesign.  A little change is good and so satisfying when you use wh at you own!