The job of a home stager is to make a home look as though it’s the perfect balance between decorated and lived in. Here are five of their secrets. 1. Make the purpose of each room obvious There’s nothing less impressive than a space that hasn’t been clearly defined. Is that a den or an office? Are you in a living room or a playroom? Having multi-purpose rooms is great but make sure that the primary purpose is still obvious from your décor. 2. Avoid pieces that are too small or too large for … [Read more...] about 5 Tips from Home Stagers to Make Your Home Look Like It Was Professionally Designed
Interior Design
How to Avoid Some of the Worst Decorating Disasters
Everyone wants their home to be comfortable, to look great, and to function as they need it to. Not everyone knows how to make that a reality. While we typically focus on the things you can do to create a home you love, today we’re doing the opposite: Here are some of the worst decorating disasters you can make and how to prevent them. Never sacrifice comfort It happens all the time: A homeowner is so excited about making their home look great that they forget that the most important thing is … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Some of the Worst Decorating Disasters
One of the Hugest Interior Design Myths Debunked
At Half Price Drapes, we’ve heard a lot of myths about interior décor over the years. We’ve heard people say that you can’t decorate your own home, that you should never buy items online, or that you have to spend at last $1,000 to make a big difference in a room. These are all false – and anyone who’s bought our high quality curtains and window shades knows they’re false – but one of the biggest myths of all is one that you likely believe. The myth: Your home will ever be done We find that … [Read more...] about One of the Hugest Interior Design Myths Debunked
How to Design a Living Room That’s Both Stylish and Classic
There are many reasons to embrace a classic design for your living room, one of which is that you don’t have to redecorate every season as trends change. That said, it can be hard to know what’s classic and what’s going to show signs of not being in style after just a few months. Here are our best tips to design in a way that’s relevant to today’s trends but classic enough to stand the test of time. Choose a couch that’s both functional and fashionable There’s nothing more classic than a … [Read more...] about How to Design a Living Room That’s Both Stylish and Classic
Easy Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Luxe
If you wish your home was just a tad more luxurious, but you don’t want to invest thousands and thousands of dollars to remodel it, there are many options available to you. Check out our best ideas and see what strikes your fancy. Cover your couch with oodles of pillows If you don’t want to replace your entire couch, or you don’t have the budget to do so, consider adding a pile of beautiful cushions to your couch. The great news is that you don’t have to buy expensive cushions to achieve this … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Luxe
Unique Decorating Themes: Choosing a Locale to Base a Room Off Of
There are a lot of things to consider as you work to decorate your home. Surely, one of the first things will be the theme of a particular room. It doesn’t have to be something complicated – it can be as simple as cozy and uncluttered – but you should know what you want the overall feeling to be. On the other hand, it can be dramatic and unique. One of the ideas we really like at Half Price Drapes is basing your design off a specific locale. You can be subtle with it, or you can take it over … [Read more...] about Unique Decorating Themes: Choosing a Locale to Base a Room Off Of