From Coral Nafie,
Your Guide to Interior Decorating.
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Not every decorating challenge requires major work and effort. Some of the most difficult problems have a quick and easy solution. We've put together a list of some "Quick Tips" and easy solutions to your decorating challenges and will continue to add more.

• Decorating Principles

  • Create a Focal Point in Any Room
    When you walk into a room or interior space, you'll feel more comfortable if your eye can rest on a main feature. Learn how to create that main feature, the "focal point," of the room whether the room has one built in or not.

  • Mixing Patterns in Decorating
    Learn some quick tips on combining prints, plaids, and stripes in decorating.

  • Change Your Style in a Room
    Add an element of surprise and a touch of whimsy to make a perfectly decorated room even more interesting.

  • Choose the Right Fabric for Your Job
    You shouldn't use sheer fabric for furniture upholstery or heavy velvet for cafe curtains in a child's room. Then what should you use?

  • Find Storage Space Almost Anywhere
    Does anyone really have enough storage space? If you don't, we'll give you more places to look.

  • Change Your Decor With the Season
    By changing colors, accessories, and lighting, you can freshen up a room and transform it for the season. Learn how.

• Color and Paint
  • Choose the Color That's Right For You
    You can answer some questions to help decide what colors will make your house feel like a home.

  • Use the Same Trim and Ceiling Color Throughout Your Home
    For a smooth flow from room to room, follow this simple tip.

  • Paint a Hallway Any Color You Want
    Don't be hemmed in by rules. Go wild with color in this small space.

  • Seeing Green
    It's really hard to find a good green in paint. Read our solution to choosing a green for your home.

  • Test Paint Colors Before You Put Then on the Wall
    Don't buy gallons and gallons of paint, just to see what you like. This tip could save you lots of money!

  • Find a Faux Painter on a Budget
    If you love faux finishes or faux painting on furniture or walls, you might find this tip helpful for looking for a painter.

  • Tips for Painting Balusters
    This quick tip will help the job go faster and better.

  • Selecting Dark Paint
    This tip will help you select the right kind of paint for a dark finish.

• Household Tips

  • Remove Wallpaper and Borders
    To clean off the walls and make a fresh start, follow these tips for removing wallpaper borders.

  • Have Clean Votive Candle Holders
    If you hate digging the melted wax out of votive candle holders, read this quick tip.

  • Find China Replacements
    Use this tip to find missing or broken pieces to complete your dinnerware set.

• Windows and Window Treatments

  • Measure for Perfect Drapery Tiebacks
    Having perfect drapery tiebacks, it's all about proportion, length, and scale.

  • Get the Valance Just Right
    Find the proper proportions for a perfect drapery valance.

  • Keep the Finish on Your Wood Drapery Rods
    Don't live with shabby wood rods. Use this tip for the perfect finish.

• Art and Accessories

  • Customize Accessories Around the House
    Don't be satisfied with purchases right off the shelf. Make custom changes for a personal touch.

  • Coordinate Your Photos
    For a unified display of family photos, use this simple tip.

  • Hang Pictures on Plaster Walls
    Don't let the plaster wall crumble under your picture. Find out the easiest way to prevent it.

  • Make a Seasonal Change Over Your Fireplace
    A quick change can move your decor from fall to winter. What could it be?

  • A Touch of Whimsy Adds a Personal Touch to Any Room
    Get out your sense of humor and display some quirky items in your rooms.

• Lighting Tips

  • Choose the Right Size Chandelier
    Use our numbers to determine the right size chandelier for your room.

• Furniture Tips

  • Plan Ahead for Furniture
    Buying furniture should not be an impulse move. Plan ahead for years of satisfaction.

  • Buying Furniture
    You'll have your furniture for a long time--if you choose wisely.