Ring in the New Year with a new look

It's simple! Just follow these small steps to style.

As you and your family kick off 2010, remember to include your home in your New Year’s resolutions. Whether you’re looking to install a new system of organization or rejuvenate outdated décor, updating your home can be a refreshing start to a new year.

Keep in mind that sometimes even the smallest of changes can make a large impact when it comes to home design and décor – such as enlivening a room with a new paint color or rearranging your existing furniture. If your neutral wall colors are looking tired, try using bolder colors, such as a high-energy yellow or an exotic raspberry – starting with an accent wall. The beauty of updating your rooms with new paint is that it’s relatively inexpensive and reversible.

Rearranging your existing furniture is another simple way to give your home a fresh new look. A few small shifts can make a big difference while still retaining the overall style of a room. More noticeable modifications, however, such as removing bulky pieces of furniture to change the flow of foot traffic, can have a dramatic effect and completely alter the aesthetics of a space. (Hint: Attach sliding pads to the bottom of larger pieces of furniture for quick and easy rearranging.)

Once you’ve painted walls and rearranged furniture, incorporating a few new design elements – such as a stunning bowl on a dining room table or a new duvet in a bedroom suite – will help enliven your living spaces. Best of all, these smaller changes will update your home without equaling the time commitment or cost of a full-scale renovation.

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