Making your House a home

Have you ever looked around your home and wondered, "Where do I begin?" Aunt Margie's pink rocker sits in the corner by an antique table you found at a garage sale. The whole house looks like a mish mash of collections that have no cohesiveness. Are you ready to make your home a reflection of you?


The First step is to identify your style? Not sure what your style is? I would suggest going to the library to check out decorating books or to the internet to find information on decorating styles. There are many styles to choose from. To list a few, there is Asian Décor, a Contemporary Style, Romantic Décor, English Country, French Country, Mediterranean, Rustic, Traditional and Victorian Style. Each style is unique and distinct. The question is which style reflects you?

After you have discovered the style that fits you, it is time to select the colors that will flow through your home. Colors are very important to creating an atmosphere. With color you can create coziness and warmth, style and chic, time honored traditional, elegance, romance or a crisp and clean look. A color wheel will help you find the colors that complement your style and communicate the atmosphere you are trying to create.

Staying organized is crucial. You will need to keep track of measurements for windows and rooms, drawings of room layouts, samples of fabric and wallpaper, a list of stores to visit and so much more.

Research and shop; compare and choose; touch and feel. Enjoy the journey knowing that your work will be rewarded with a home that truly reflects what you love and who you are.