Quick Tips and Easy Decorating Solutions for Home Decor

Find Easy Ways to Solve Your Decorating Challenges

From Coral Nafie, former About.com Guide

Quick Tips and Easy Decorating Solutions for Home Decor

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Since some of the most difficult decorating problems have a quick and easy solution, we've put together a list of some "Quick Tips" to your decorating challenges Check back often, since we 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.

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