| gasp! are these 5 rule-breakers legal? |
| Friday, 11 March 2011 15:21 |
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1. It's Okay to Skip the Sofa There's no rule that a living room has to have a sofa. A set of four chairs around a beautiful table creates a lovely coversation circle and an unexpected look in a living or family room. 2. Kick Your Traditional Coffee Table to the Curb The most versatile coffee table you'll ever own is an ottoman topped with a tray. A pair of square tables can make a versatile coffee table 'set', and can be easily moved around to accomodate the needs of family and guests. It's not written in stone that metallic finishes must match -- and sometimes it looks better when they don't. So be daring and experiment. Mixing metal finishes can have a striking effect. Whether it's your bathroom fixtures or your living room lamps, the rule has always been to coordinate finishes. But the variety of several metals in a room creates something unique and much more interesting. 4. Use a Real Rug in the Bathroom Use an area rug instead of a bath mat. It was made to withstand a lot more wear than the occasional wet foot. Decorating with area rugs is one of the easiest ways to revitalize, update, and beautify any bathroom in your home. A beautiful area rug can turn a drab bath into one full of color and tie the room in with your home's personal style. 5. Plant a Tree in your Living Room Nothing softens a lonely corner in a big room like a potted tree. A beautiful tree makes a design statement like lots of small plants can never do. Honor Earth Day on April 22 and Arbor Day on April 29 by planting a tree...in your house! ma'am, we'll need to take you down to the stationNo, these 5 decorating ideas are not illegal! Remember how empowering it was to tear those warning tags off of your bed pillows? Try taking risks with decorating rules. Have fun, and I promise you, the style police won't show up at your door. I am so happy that you are a part of my community, and I want to hear from you. |
