Ty's Rules (continued)
Easy, affordable ways to make over your rooms
Photo: Jennifer Lévy • Styling: Dan Pasky
Garage sale junk becomes a gallery-worthy display!
Do follow your emotions. If red makes you happy, put it in a room where you spend a lot of time; if thoughts of ocean getaways relax you, create a coastal theme in your bedroom or bath.
Don't throw out useful items simply because they don't fit your current decorating scheme. If you have the storage space, use it. You never know what attic treasure might be just the ticket when you're next redoing your room.
Do unify random decorative objects by painting them all one color. Scour your attic or garage sales for a hodgepodge of "throw away" items that can become a surprisingly cohesive display.
Don't ignore lighting. Table lamps and sconces can be an affordable way to create interest in any room. Materials and shapes run the gamut and jazz up any decor. Getting a new shade for an old lamp is a great trick, too.
Don't let small accents stand alone. Itty-bitty items can lose their impact, so when displaying mantel or tabletop knickknacks, give them some clout by grouping with other objects that are similar in size and style.
Do recycle. Antique items add texture to modern spaces. When an old piece seems to be on its last leg, instead of tossing it (and adding to the landfills) or buying new, update it with a fresh coat of colorful paint.
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