HomeMoversPack 2020

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DESIGN IDEAS
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Unused Items to transform the interior of
your room
Save your time and money by using those
household items that are not in use. They
can be silver platters or trays for use on
coffee tables, wooden items such as bowls
or boxes to keep jewellery in, old fabric
and materials which could be made into
cushion or pillow cases, and many more.
Add some decorations using those items
to enhance texture and add dimensions. At
the end of it all, you will be fascinated with
what you never thought could be ideal in
interior design.
However, not everyone is able to afford the
costs that come with redecorating a new
home. So what can you do if you’ve moved
into a home that isn’t really to your taste?
Rooms painted dark blue
If you’re worried about dark blue walls
putting off potential buyers, but don’t want
to lose the bold colour completely, you can
lighten the space by repainting just one of
the walls in a lighter colour, preferably the
one you see first as you enter the room.
If you won’t want to live with white, use a
pale grey, but neutralise the space and your
home should appeal to a wider audience.
Dark grey rooms
Give the illusion of a light, bright space
by adding a colourful wall collage. Keep
it cost-effective by rummaging through
charity shops for an eclectic selection
of frames and use postcards, prints and
wrapping paper for savvy alternatives to
expensive art.
Painted floorboards
If you have painted floorboards and can’t
afford to replace them with a new floor, then
rugs are going to be your best friend.
Original sash windows
Although original sash windows can look
beautiful, some people may be put off by
potential drafts and the cost of maintenance
in the future. Your best bet is to ensure your
windows are in great condition to show they
aren’t going to incur any immediate costs.
Give them a fresh coat of paint and make
sure they are all in good working order.
Open plan layout
An open plan layout was a huge trend a few
years ago, but many people love the idea
of separate rooms to give them more living
options. If you do have an open plan layout,
work hard with your styling and positioning
of furniture to create defined zones and
areas. Use plants, bookcases and screens
to ‘hide’ one area from another and give the
illusion of different rooms.