Are you a weekend decorating warrior? Then this column is just for you. There are many things you can do to a room in your house to give it a complete revamp. Select one of these ideas, and roll up your sleeves and get to work! You'll be amazed at what you can accomplish.
Pre-pasted wall coverings are available that can be installed easily with a bucket full of water and a wet sponge. Decorative wallpaper can dramatically change the appearance of your room, giving it a high-end finished look. Wall coverings are also great because they allow you to conceal any imperfections your walls may have. Choose a wall covering with a pattern, and your walls will come to life. Just don't get carried away, or your rooms could end up looking like heavily gift-wrapped boxes.
Flooring has never been easier to change. From engineered wood slats to vinyl slats, there are many options available for floating above your existing floors, thus eliminating time-consuming demolition and removal of existing floors, as well as messy and involved installations. Click and snap floors are available in a variety of patterns and materials, from those that simulate ceramic tile and distressed wood to concrete slabs.
If dealing with an existing wood floor that could use a pick-me-up, why not paint your floors? This will require sanding your floor lightly or applying a liquid "no-sand" prep, which will make the paint adhere easier to the existing floor. While you are at it, adding a pattern to your floors can add a layer of intricacy to your design.
Ready-made window treatments are extremely easy to install. All that is required is taking a precise measurement and going to your local home store. Window treatments such as horizontal wood blinds, bamboo blinds and opaque fabric are available in many colors. Window treatments alone can add value to your home and control the amount of light coming in to your space for efficiency and workability.
Bathrooms and kitchens can seem daunting to tackle as a weekend reno project. There are some things you can do to change the vibe of these main rooms. A coat of paint works wonders where cabinetry is involved. Painting your cabinets is not only popular, but it can actually give an old kitchen some additional years of use. Add some new knobs, and your kitchen will feel like new.
Another idea to consider in a kitchen is leaving some cupboards sans the doors. Neatly stacked dishes can make for a chic working-kitchen look. Other items to change are plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixtures such as knobs are a main visual component of your kitchen. Your eyes will thank you every day.
Decorative changes that are easy to do in a weekend can range from moving your furniture around in your home to fitting your tired upholstery with fresh new slipcovers. Add splashes of color with new decorative pillows, throws and an area rug. Changes can be easy to do. It only takes commitment from a weekend warrior like you.
Joseph Pubillones is the owner of Joseph Pubillones Interiors, an award-winning interior design firm based in Palm Beach, Florida. To find out more about Joseph Pubillones, or to read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.
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