Chapter 7 Tips & Tricks Re-Design

The Story of the Room Makeover Queen

Here are some of the Queen's Tips and Tricks to decorate and re-decorate for a royal haven.

De-clutter and organize.: Get rid of items you don’t need. Categorize what’s left, putting them into labeled storage containers. Contain miscellaneous items in catch-all baskets. Your room will look open and airy. You will feel lighter when you enter it.
Use your favorite color.: Look in your closet to see what color looks best on you and makes you feel good. If that color is too bold for the walls, use it in 3-5 strategic places; e.g. pillows, drapes, art.
Bring in fresh flowers and live plants.: They are always a good idea. The scent and texture will sooth you and bring the outdoors in. Toss any fake flowers and plants. They only collect dust.
Find your focal point.: Such as a fireplace, or a view you enjoy. If you don’t have one, create one by painting a wall a different color or by using a large piece of art. Arrange your furniture facing your focal point. Now you will love what you are looking at.
Create intimate spaces.: Move a chair, small table, and a lamp into a corner of your room. Add a throw blanket and a small pillow. You have created a cozy personalized reading nook.

These are some quick tips that will work for any room, to brighten your home and castle for the season.

Summertime: think about your wardrobe: Light colors, sheer fabrics, floral prints...a fresh feeling.; Now bring those ideas into your home...its easier than you think.; Take the heavy comforter off of your bed; put a plain white coverlet in its place...it will freshen any bedroom instantly.; Remove the drapes and valences from your windows...open them up and add light breezy sheers. It will brighten any room and flow romantically with the breeze.; Replace dark colored pillows on your bed or sofa with light, soft colored ones; a very quick way to change the color palette in a room.; Pack away a lot of the accessories around your house, just for the season. Put away some pictures, statues, knick-knacks... Replace with a simple vase holding fresh flowers and it will make you smile every time you enter the space.

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