Decorator Shares Home Improvement Tips for Homeowners on Tight Budgets

(Chandler, Ariz.) – Home in need of some improvement? For many Americans, that answer is a resounding “yes” as homeowners are on track to spend over $170 billion remodeling their homes by the end of 2008. As the local owner for Interiors by Decorating Den, Cynthia Hammersley knows that many homeowners – both old and new – are on very tight budgets given the current economic conditions and want the biggest bang for their buck without compromising style and quality, which is why she’s provided the following four fast tips homeowners can use to give their abodes an instant lift:

• Let There Be Light: Many lovely color schemes fade into drabness when under lit. Make sure to develop a lighting plan to ensure that rooms are decoratively and evenly illuminated.
• Consider The Details: Don’t follow fads in decorating. Instead, choose items and styles that suit personal tastes, lifestyle and budget rather than what happens to be “hot” at any given time.
• Work Your Windows: Window treatments can become the focal point of any room if both functionality and aesthetics are taken into consideration. Choose a palette that complements the room’s existing furnishings and color scheme and fabrics that are visually pleasing as well as practical for their surroundings.
• Mix Things Up: Consider mixing different wood tones. In fact, mixing natural wood tones with painted wood furniture will create a very unique and harmonious look in any room.

Founded in 1969, Easton, Maryland-based INTERIORS by Decorating Den specializes in working with both residential and commercial customers moving into or redecorating a home, office or retail location by designing around the client’s lifestyle and budget. Products include custom-designed window treatments, carpeting, area rugs, wall coverings, custom furniture, lighting, artwork and accessories and represent more than 100 quality, brand-name manufacturers. INTERIORS by Decorating Den has over 500 franchise owners throughout the United States and Canada; the company expects to grow its network to 750 franchises by the end of 2009 and 1,800 franchises within the next 10 years. For more information, visit www.decoratingden.com.

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