By Jill McClure, Resident Decorator
Huntsville Decorating Center
1. Paint – Paint should be your best friend, its one of the least expensive ways to transform a room or your whole house. Between incorporating new color trends for an up-to-date look and simply covering dirty walls & scuffs for a fresh feel, paint is truly transformative. Always use a high quality paint like Benjamin Moore at Huntsville Decorating Center, you’ll get better coverage, smooth application, a higher pigment content and it will hold up over time, which in turn, will save you money.
• If your home feels dark and dingy, go lighter and brighter. If its pale and feels boring, opt for rich and saturated hues.
• You don’t have to paint an entire room, try an accent wall or paint built-in’s, a brick fireplace or a mantle. Painting your interior doors a different color than the trim can deliver a lot of style.
•If your kitchen cabinets are in good shape but dated, consider painting them a color to complement the space instead of replacing them entirely.
• Think about painting the exterior to boost curb appeal! You can do minor tweaks by painting the front door, trim and shutters or go all in and paint the brick.
2. Cabinet Hardware – Changing out the hardware on cabinets and doors can make a world of difference and its a budget friendly option. Brushed gold, matte black and polished chrome will remain popular in the new year.
3. Flooring – Replacing your flooring might be one of the pricier options, but it’s a great investment and will significantly impact the overall aesthetic of your home. Huntsville Decorating Center has a wide variety of hardwoods, LVP & tile.
• Replace old, dingy carpet with a new textured style carpet or add hardwoods.
• If you have dark wood flooring, consider going lighter to make the space feel larger and more open.
• LVP has become a very popular choice because of its affordability & durability. Because it’s waterproof, it’s a great choice for any moisture prone areas like the laundry room, bathrooms or a finished basement.
4. Window treatments – Motorized window treatments, woven shades and drapery panels that add pattern and texture will continue in popularity. Hunter Douglas is a high quality brand and designer favorite that is available at Huntsville Decorating Center.
• Replace blinds that are warped or missing slats, drapes that feel dark and heavy or sun faded shades.
5. Wallpaper – Wallpaper can add character, act as a piece of art, personalize your space and pull your color scheme together. Whether you are looking for colorful or neutral, textured or flat, bold or subtle there’s certainly an option for everyone. Metallics, large scale prints, loose patterns, stripes and tone on tone florals or geometrics are on the rise for 2024. Huntsville Decorating Center offers a large selection of wallpaper books & brands, both residential and commercial.
6. Lighting – Lighting fixtures are one of the most important design features of a space, it creates a certain mood and ambiance that adds to the overall decorative appeal of the home. Look for high polished gold, silver and black finishes, woven and beaded constructed lighting, semi-flush chandeliers and textured glass globes in the new year.
• If you don’t have adequate lighting in a space, adding recessed or wall sconces are great options that feel current.
• Remove lighting that is unnecessary or in odd locations.
• Dimmer switches are key to enhancing your atmosphere, they make it easy to adjust light levels and offer a wide range of mood lighting.
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