subject: How To Redecorate Your Home [print this page] Even if we feel comfortable in our home, and we have amassed over time lots of thing we like or remind us of special moments, there are certainly some moments when we feel the need for a change. If you have never asked yourself why, the reason is simpler than you think. You are the one that changed; your home did nothing but to remain the same. Therefore, you have to upgrade it in line with the new developments in your personality or style.
So redecorate it in the style you prefer these days. Either traditional or contemporary, country or metropolitan, unsophisticated or arty, the only important thing is not how the others would rate it, but to suit you, your preferences, to be able to enjoy it. Whereas consistency is key, and it would just not do to have a room decorated in an Indian style and another in a minimalist one, eclecticism is allowed, being a style, too. Just do not exaggerate.
As sure as you have to be about the style, you have to be about the color scheme. Whatever shades you like, cool or warm, exotic or traditional, apply them from the walls to flooring or to the carpet, curtains, lamps or whatever accessories you use. If this is set, you can start with the walls and apply the coats of paint. Make sure you use color swatches, and you enjoy what the color chosen looks like on them. You may like dark colors for your clothes, but this doesn't mean they would look fine on your walls. So make it sure because you do not want to compromise your environment. Once you remove the dust sheets and all spots are dry and clean, you may arrange the furniture items.
You may have the furniture either in colors that match the walls, or you may go for neutral shades and have accessories or mats or draperies or the artwork match the paint color. Place them creatively, do not cluster them or leave large empty spaces. Afterward, all that remains to be done is to come with the little things that add a surplus of charm - your make.
Once the job done, you may throw a housewarming party, and let the others see what valuable decorator they have around. Sharing things make them feel even more precious.
