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Decorating 101: Decorating with Artwork

Artwork is the icing on the decorating cake. Whether you have a serious collection of original oils or just vintage movie posters, how you showcase works of art can make or break your decorating plan.
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Developing a design plan

You don't have to know all about design to make your home pleasant and inviting. But as always, planning, preparation and patience are the keys to success. Deciding how to reach the goal of creating a timeless classic involves doing your homework, figuring out how much you can afford, and knowing yourself.
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INTERIOR REDECORATING

Looking to decorate your home but don't want to empty the bank to do it? There are several ways to achieve a new look without spending a fortune! Here are some ideas to use what you have when decorating.
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Staging the home for sale

Have you ever bought a bottle of wine just because you liked the label? Corporations spend millions of dollars creating the right packaging for a new product launch. Publishers spend top dollar creating provocative book jackets to help their titles stand out on the shelf. This is marketing at its most fundamental level, and the same principles apply when selling a home.
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Ten (almost) instant decorating tips

Any time one undertakes an interior design project, numerous details, from the mundane to the major, need to be considered. There are obvious considerations such as color scheme, fabric and furniture selection, and there are subtle, yet complicated details, such as electrical re-wiring to improve lighting. A professional designer knows what needs to be done, and when, during a project. Fabrics can be delivered in as little as two weeks if in stock, or from four to six weeks if special ordered; meanwhile, some furniture pieces could take as long as 16 weeks. If you're contemplating a complicated makeover and need a carpenter, electrician and painter, it could take months to get on these contractors' "dance cards" thanks to the popularity of home improvement these days. Logistical mistakes with any of these goods or services can become costly indeed.
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