DIY DECORATING
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Fall 2008 Art Decorating Trends
Whether it's the sheer number of choices available, the fear of expressing yourself creatively, or just being unsure where to begin, there are many reasons why you might feel less than confident in your decorating abilities.
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PHOTO ART
Use photos of your family and friends, or even your favorite scenic shots to add life to your home and office. We found some innovative ways to display your photos around the home. Browse through our easy weekend projects now.
Stylish Book Spines
Decorate the spines of your folders with a blown-up photo divided up and stuck on each spine.
Photo Fridge
Blow up a food-related image and stick in on your fridge. Great for covering up wear and tear.
How do you do it?
- Get your photograph blown up the dimensions that you want to cover. If you're covering your fridge, remember to use a high quality picture so it holds it's quality once blown up. If your area is small enough you will be able to print it yourself.
- Now Blu-Tack your picture onto the surface. Remove any handles and place aside. If your picture needs to cut to accommodate the freezer or to divide among your folders, pencil a mark on either side of the division. Also mark any screw holes and place a pin them for small screws. Remove the image and use a ruler and utility knife to cut.
- Apply spray adhesive to the back of the picture. Once the adhesive is "tacky", position the picture and starting at one corner smooth over the surface.
CHOOSING A COLOR SCHEMEThe interior color of your house determines the moods of visitors and your family. When choosing the color scheme in your home be sure to check our complete guide on color schemes for the interior of your home. 
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KITCHEN DECORWhether the kitchen in your rental is large or small, it can always be enhanced by selecting complimentary accessories such as accents. The key to making your accessories work for you instead of against you will be in deciding the quantity and overall theme of your space. |