It’s time to get inspired by your décor! Whether you want to take on a room refresh or change up your home’s style, Decorating Made Easy will immerse you in tips and tricks on how to make the updates you’ll love. Learn how to pick stunning paint colors and mix patterns like a pro. Gather intel on how to buy the right-size rug, select furnishings, and why lighting matters. The room-by-room chapter simplifies refreshing a single space by highlighting the elements that will make it sing. If you want to explore different decorating styles to find a new look, check out the featured whole-house tours. Each one steps through popular looks like modern cottage, eclectic, modern farmhouse, French country, and more. This go-to decorating guide will show you how to get the look you want your way.
SPARK INSPIRATION • PUTTING YOUR PERSONAL STAMP ON YOUR HOME IS WHAT MAKES IT YOURS. WHETHER YOU’RE STARTING WITH A NEW PLACE OR JUST WANT TO REDO A ROOM, HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS TO FIRE UP YOUR DECORATING TAKE-OFF.
EMBRACE COLOR & PATTERN • COLOR AND PATTERN ARE WHAT GIVE A ROOM ITS SENSE OF STYLE AND CREATE A MOOD. PICK ONES THAT PLAY TO THE LOOK AND FEEL YOU WANT TO EMBODY IN A SPACE.
FURNITURE KNOW-HOW • ONCE YOU HAVE A STYLE IN MIND, START CHECKING INTO KEY FURNITURE PIECES. THEY’RE USUALLY YOUR BIGGEST INVESTMENT, SO GET COMFY WITH THESE KNOW-HOW TIPS BEFORE SHOPPING.
WINNING WINDOW TREATMENTS • WINDOW TREATMENTS ARE A HIGH-FUNCTIONING ACCENT. IN SOME ROOMS, THEY CAN COVER AN ENTIRE WALL, MAKING THEM AN IMPACTFUL DECORATIVE STATEMENT THAT EITHER SOFTENS THE ROOM OR POPS IT WITH PATTERN. ON THE MUST-DO SIDE, THEY HELP FILTER LIGHT AND ADD PRIVACY. WEIGH THEIR LIGHT-CONTROL FEATURES AS WELL AS THEIR STYLE IMPACT BEFORE BUYING.
RUG MATERIALS • RUGS COME IN A RAINBOW OF MATERIALS AND VARYING PRICE POINTS. LOW-PILE, FLATWEAVE RUGS ARE MADE FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC AREAS, WHILE HIGH-PILE ONES ARE TALLER AND CUSHIER. THEY’RE A GOOD FIT FOR BEDROOMS AND LOWER-TRAFFIC AREAS. STEP THROUGH THE PROS AND CONS OF SIX COMMON TYPES.
RUG SMARTS • PULL A ROOM’S LOOK TOGETHER WITH AN AREA RUG. IT CAN BE A TEXTURAL ELEMENT OR COLORFUL. THEY’RE PERFECT FOR UNITING A ROOM’S SCHEME.
ARTWORK OPTIONS • NEED DECORATING INSPIRATION? LOOK TO ARTWORK! PICK WHAT YOU LOVE, AND TRY THESE DIFFERENT HANGING TECHNIQUES TO GIVE A ROOM PIZZAZZ.
LEAN INTO PATTERNS
PAPER POWER • CUSTOMIZE A ROOM WITH WALLPAPERS THAT ROLL ON A PATTERN OR TEXTURE POP.
DECORATIVE LIGHTING • A FUNCTIONAL MUST-HAVE, LIGHTING CAN ALSO ACT AS A ROOM’S JEWELRY.
LIGHT MATTERS
PAINT KNOW-HOW
SHEEN GUIDE • PART OF PICKING A PAINT COLOR IS TO ALSO PICK THE SHEEN, WHICH IS HOW THE PAINT REFLECTS OR ABSORBS LIGHT, AND BRING CONTRAST TO A SPACE.
PAINTING GO-TOS • WHEN YOU BUY YOUR PAINT, YOU’LL ALSO NEED TO PICK UP MUST-HAVE SUPPLIES.
ROOM -BY- ROOM • Decorating your home doesn’t need to be an all-at-once proposition. Instead, refresh a single room to lift your spirits. Try these tips and tricks to update each space and focus on the must-have elements to make decorating easy and fun.
INVITING ENTRIES • The portal to your home needs to feel welcoming, organized, and attractive. Decorate it to set the stage for your home’s design approach.
COZY LIVING ROOMS • You want this space to greet family and friends in style. Lean into furnishings and accents that are both welcoming and comfy.
WELCOMING DINING ROOMS • Sharing a meal with friends and family is what makes your house feel like a home. Sometimes a special occasion calls for more than just a kitchen table. A well-appointed dining space makes even a weeknight meal feel special.
CHIC KITCHENS • Culinary spaces demand high function and good looks. This is a place where cooking and gathering often go hand in...