Decorating Advice and Paint Colors

Here is how to keep the eclectic look from becoming dated:

1. Bring back keepsakes from your actual travels.  This way, everything will have a story behind it & you will be more likely to save it for years to come.

2.  Send me the star lamp because I still want one.

3.  Really consider red walls. Personally, for most spaces, I think it is much too overwhelming.  Consider if you’ve ever been in a red room before or just seen them on TV.  If you are worried about the color red, try an accent wall, or using red curtains.  Consider just bringing red accessories in that can easily be replaced.

4.  Find a cohesive style.  You can still put everything in the same room, but have a subtle theme to tie things together, such as travel.  This will keep things from looking like a junk shop.

5.  That couch from the thrift store may seem like it’s fun & a good idea.  However, I think that every room needs one nice, expensive piece in it.  Make it an investment piece, some type of furniture that you will have for years to come.  This will help to ground the room.

This is one of the easiest styles to update because it is based on accessories & you can totally change the feel of the room with them.  Just remember to declutter & change things around every few years.

Yesterday, I posted about how I think that the modern style will someday be seen as cold.  This is unfortunate because it is one of the most expensive styles that I have seen.  There are ways to put together a room which will save you money & make it into a classic style that will last for years to come.

1.  Prioritize.  Do you really need/want granite countertops & stainless steel appliances?  Is that really you?  Would you love it even if it wasn’t a trend & everyone hated stainless steel?  Have you seen stainless steel appliances & granite countertops in use? How do they hold up? If you do love it, & can afford it, then by all means go for it. If not, think outside the box & explore your options.

2.  Accessories.  Add in a mod 60′s tomato red lamp or some funky art work.  This will ground the room & keep it from  feeling like you just walked into page 72 of the Sears catalog.

3.  Soften modern lines with a nice fuzzy throw that will add warmth to the room.

I think the main thing with this style, because it is so trendy is to make sure you really love it.  Do you really think that sink is a piece of art?  Will you love it for decades?  Ok then, it’s yours.  Just balance it out both budget & design wise with things that can be easily changed according to the next trend.