Easy Room Makeovers

March 18th, 2010 Posted in Interior Design and Decorating

Oftentimes people believe that in order to change the look of a room, they have to do a drastic redecorating project. Happily, this doesn’t happen to be true. You can create an instant makeover in just about any room in your home by following these simple and easy steps.

Paint the Walls of the Room
Give your room an instant makeover by painting the walls a completely different color. In any room, the color that’s on the walls basically styles the entire room. For instance, if you paint a green room tan, it will change the light in the room and ultimately affect the way other objects in the room appear. One of the best things about painting a room is that it’s not that hard to do. Most people can do in themselves, making it quite inexpensive. You can make a weekend project out of painting a room that will leave you with a whole new room come Monday morning.

Use Slipcovers on the Furniture
If you love your furniture but are tired of the fabric, slipcover may be just the solution for an instant makeover. When you add a slipcover to a piece of furniture, you can dramatically change the décor. Your furniture is usually some of the largest objects in the room, and thus any changes will be very noticeable. Even better, it only takes about ten minutes to install slipcovers. You can find slipcovers for a range of prices, but do know that if you’re going to want nice ones, you may have to spend a bit more money on them.

Hang a Piece of Art on the Wall
If there’s a large bare wall in the room or one you don’t like that much, consider hanging a large piece of art there to change the look. A large piece of artwork can instantly change the focus and style of the room. It may end up that the piece of art becomes your new focal point. The art will also cover much of the color on that wall, which can also work to change the look of the room. If you’re going to invest in a nice piece of art, be sure you really like it and will want to have it around for a while. Otherwise, you may just be wasting your money.

Rearrange the Furniture
When you simply rearrange the furniture in a room, changing the layout, you can give that room an instant makeover. Try to find a new focal point in the room and then work from there. You might change the focal point from the wood desk or the oak bed to the fireplace, which will completely change the dynamic of the room. You’ll be much happier with the results if you take the time to sketch out on paper what you want before you go moving furniture and heavy objects around.

All of these are simple and easy ways to give any room in your home an instant makeover. If you like, try putting two or three of these suggestions together and then sit back and enjoy your new unique look.