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20-10 Minutes Fixes for your Space

Well, 2010 is inspiring me and hopefully you as well.  Our next few posts will share 20-10 minute fixes for spaces for you and/or your client.  The next series will be 20-10 minute fixes for your decorating business.

1.  The Power of Placement-Nothing can transform a room more quickly than proper arrangement of furniture and accessories. Begin with addressing your focal point with your largest piece of furniture. But don’t put it where everyone would, be creative.  Change the size of the room visually with placement.

Placement is predictable

Help Me, I need some POW!

2.  Color, Color, Color- Placement and color are the two quickest ways to transform a space.  Not only quick  but cost effective, an average room takes 2-3 gallons.  For less than $100, a major change in a short period of time. Only have 10 minutes, paint the back of a book case to highlight collectibles.

After-what a difference paint makes!

 

Drama doesn’t have to be expensive!

3. I never would have thought of that” Get them talking by using conventional elements in unconventional ways.  This is four window scarves, mounted on a pole hung at 14′ ceiling and then allowed to flow to floor.  Created a romantic and dramatic entrance to the tiny diningroom.

Okay, three down, 17 to go!

JoAnne Lenart-Weary, One Day Decorating