| alxabxghaiuc@yahoo.com 2008-02-28, 3:25 am |
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Are you sitting there thinking...this room could use some character?
It has so much potential...but, where do I start? Those are the
questions I hope to help you with. You will be surprised what you can
accomplish on your own, with items and furnishings you already have.
Best way to start is with a clean slate (room). Remove all furnishings
and wall decor that you possibly can. If you have large items you know
are going to stay in the room just push them to the side while you get
a feel of where you would like to go with the room.
I personally always try to work with a theme ( items that are similar
or are usually grouped together). For instance...a grandsons room
built to resemble a captians quarters on a ship....that would use
items like maps, bouys, portholes, ship wheel lobster traps and so on.
Hope this gives you an idea of what I mean.
Next, if you are painting, cover any furnishings you did not move,
tape off the ceiling, baseboards and remove outlet covers. I always
tape my screws to the cover till the job is finished...keeps them from
getting lost. Paint the walls the color of your choice. Peel tape off
before paint dries for a crisp clean line. Water based paints are best
indoors and clean up is as simple as running water. Let paint dry at
least an hour before moving things back in. Overnight before hanging
wall decor....
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