Did You Know? Useful Decorating Hints & Tips

Hey everyone! I hope all is well. Thought I would send out another batch of decorating ideas and suggestions that you may have heard but are beneficial to revisit again.

Did you know?

When you just can not figure out what color to paint a room- blue and white is a great go-to suggestion. Most everyone loves blue and it is a super neutral color:

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You can change the accessory colors as easy as if the room was black and white. Blue and white works like wearing a white shirt with blue jeans!

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Did you Know You Can:

Paint Your Closets Too?

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Or how about painting the outside closet door trim?:

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Did You Know?

When purchasing new blinds or shutters for your windows, try to get as close as you can to the color of your window trim. When they are the same color, the shades are disguised and look as part of the window. See how the cream shades below are working with the white window?:

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Now look and see how nice it looks with both the shades and window trim both being the same color:

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Did You Know?

Have an empty drawer in your kitchen? I arranged my spices in somewhat alphabetical order and it is so great to quickly find the spice I am looking for:

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LOL! Looks funny but it really has saved me some time and frustration searching through spices!

Did You Know?

Accent walls are back, (if they ever really went away!) A perfect way to bring color and interest to a living room, bedroom, any room:

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Murals are also very popular right now:

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Did You Know?

Using a decanter for hand and dish soap offers a much nicer look:

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Did You Know?

Pendants should hover roughly 3 feet above surfaces. That goes for islands, bars and dining tables.

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Did You Know?

If you switch up your coffee table décor often, it is one of the easiest ways to make your living room feel fresh again.

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Did You Know?

Switching up your throw pillows is the simplest way to reinvent a room without spending a million bucks? Here is a guide of a few variations on how to style your sofa with pillows:

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Did You Know?

Remember that everything looks better in a tray from kitchen essentials, book collections, perfume bottles, you name it! The ultimate decorating tool. They add texture, storage and style to any space.

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I hope you enjoyed! Have a wonderful week everyone!

Kelly xo

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