Window Treatments
Try hanging your curtains well
above the actual window height and beyond the width of the window. (Take care
not to make the window appear to large for the size room you are working
with.)
Hang a rod and some curtains on
a blank wall, you can add a mirror in place of a window.
Decorative Screens
Screens are fantastic for adding
interest to a room and filling a corner. They come in many different sizes and
styles.
Foliage
Use a tall silk tree, and string
some clear lights on it to add soft accent lighting to your room.
Floral swags over a window,
door, or mirror will add color.
Shelving
Mount shelves and place plants
or a small grouping of "like" collectibles. Try resting a piece of
artwork on a shelf.
Artwork & Photos
A nice piece of artwork will
always add interest to a room. When hanging one piece, make sure it is
properly sized for the wall you are hanging it on, and be careful not to hang
it to high on the wall. Group photos and evenly space them.
Fabrics
Use light weight fabrics. Tack
and pleat the fabrics right where the ceiling meets the wall. You can run them
the length of one wall or use this treatment to create a focal point. I have
even gone so far as to hang decorative area rugs on walls!
Lighting
Lighting in a room is very
important. The use of different types of lighting will change the way you see
and feel in your room.
Accent lighting will add some
drama, and highlight areas of a room.
Incandescent lighting will add
more warmth. The three types of lighting are, general, task, and accent.
