Saturday, March 6, 2010

Ideas for Home Decorating-Using Decorative Mirrors

As we all try to simplify our lives, too often our homes’ appearance moves lower and lower on our list of priorities. When we finally do get around to decorating, too often our budgets are already drained. So, how do we take care of those bare walls without breaking the bank? An easy and inexpensive solution is to use decorative mirrors.
Using mirrors in your décor offer many advantages. Often, a well sized mirror costs less than a quality framed print and many of us are downsizing to smaller homes, mirrors create the illusion of space to make our smaller homes seem more spacious. Here are a few tips for incorporating mirrors into your ideas for home decorating.
1. Highlighting a Focal Point: Use a framed mirror over a fireplace to draw attention to the focal point of the room. By adding matching accents to the mantel below such as candleholders or silk plants, adds instant depth, making the room seem larger.
2. Creating Wall Art: Instead of a large framed print, use a large decorative mirror instead. It will reflect the colors in the room, adding the perfect touch of color. Adding decorative candle sconces on either side make this idea a real eye catcher.
3. Create a Collage: Framed family portraits are a beautiful addition to a room, but can be a little lacking in the style category. Create an artistic wall collage by decorating a wall with framed photos of various sizes broken up by decorative mirrors of similar sizes, but different shapes. If the photos and frames are rectangular, use round mirrors throughout the display to add style and character.
4. Think off the Wall: If you love scented candles, display your favorite candleholders and scented pillars on a decorative mirror. When lighted, the flickering candlelight is amplified. This simple idea gives the look of luxury without the huge price tag.
These are just a few ideas for decorating on a budget by using decorative mirrors to create a look of spacious and stylish luxury. Perhaps now we can all take our ideas for home decorating and place them a little higher up on our priority list.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Asian Inspired Rooms on a Budget

Do you love looking at the beautifully decorated rooms in magazine? Does the stunning Asian Inspired rooms make you long to bring a little of the Far East into your home? Does you budget limit the amount of money that you can spend on redecorating? Stop stressing and follow these easy to follow steps for an Asian inspired room on a budget. Read more....

Monday, February 22, 2010

Decorating Video-Ideas for Home Decorating

I search the web everyday for new Ideas for Home Decorating. I probably read every book and magazine article out there. I am also addicted to watching all the decorating shows on television and get offended when I referrence them in conversation and no one knows what I'm talking about. Sound familiar?

Well, despite all of my "research", I still get frustrated when shopping for home decor. Things are so overpriced! The worse part is, a lot of times I can't tell the difference between the designer vase and the one at the dollar store. I came across this video which seems to sum everything up really well.

Decorating Video

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Ideas for Home Decorating

Are you in need of Ideas for Home Decorating? The very best ideas are always Free Home Decorating Ideas! Who wouldn't love to get some tips and tricks for when you are Decorating on a Budget?

This blog was created to help people get Ideas for Home Decorating. I am a self proclaimed decorating diva, so I will be posting advice and tips for Decorating on a Budget and offering lots of Free Home Decorating Ideas. So check back often for updates!