Whatever your budget, Lowe's has projects that can help you freshen the look of a room. If you want to spend around $500, consider one of these ideas. Our estimates assume that you'll be doing the work yourself on rooms of average size, and that you already own basic tools. Of course, the final cost will depend on the size of your room and the particular materials you choose.
1. Crown moulding adds a touch of luxury to a room and makes a soaring ceiling seem not quite so high. Moderately confident do-it-yourselfers can install it themselves. (Be sure to buy extra moulding to practice your miter cuts before you begin!)
2. New flooring gives a room a boost from the bottom. Try one of the new types of laminate for a DIY project with vivid results. For $500 you can probably install it in one of the smaller rooms in your house.
3. Your $500 budget goes a long way with new paint, which is one of the most cost-efficient decor changes. Depending on the size of the rooms, you could buy paint for two or three of them -- and supplies.
4. Liven up your bathroom with new towel bars and other fixtures, an updated faucet, a new shower rod and curtain, and a showerhead. If you still have money left, splurge on a pedestal sink or get some new towels.
5. If your bathroom fixtures are still in good shape, consider replacing the toilet. Newer models give you the latest look, flush more quietly and save water. Don't forget, many new toilets do not come with a seat -- you should purchase that separately.
6. You can install a new ceiling fan with a light fixture for well under the $500 limit. Choose a large, decorative model with a remote control, or buy smaller fans for several rooms. Don't forget ceiling medallions to go with the fans.
7. Lighting has a strong influence on a room's decor. For $500, you can install a new overhead light fixture or recessed lighting in a room and add a few lamps for task lighting. (Make sure your new lighting is positioned in the most beneficial way.)
8. Organize your closets to make your entire house feel less cluttered and more spacious. For $500 you can install wire shelving organizers with plenty of added accessories in 2 or 3 average-sized closets.
9. Interior decor isn't the only way to improve your house's look. You could use the $500 budget to give your landscaping a lift with some new trees and bushes.
10. Think of your porch as an outdoor room and fill it with new furniture. If you have access to basic woodworking tools, you can build a cedar bench, plus a pair of chairs and side tables. Add a deck box to store cushions, and you'll still have money left over to add plenty of plants and flowers.
2007-01-01 18:27:07
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answered by Anonymous
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Paint and fabric should do the trick! Blue with a hint of lavender (periwinkle blue) in the paint for the walls. Bright white paint for the trim. The window treatments could be roman shades of white, white sheer fabric with or without texture. Accent your room with shades of lime green, or royal blue. Your bed cover could reflect all the above colors to 'bring the total look together'. Colorful throw rugs by the bed would also add some depth to the finished look. Mix, match - have fun! Be bold and daring!
2006-12-31 23:31:57
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answered by Decoy Duck 6
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Your room must be decorated in a way that fills u with comfort and energy so that you can wake up next morning in a happy mood. therefore, there has to be a spiritual link between the decor and your inner self. Best will be to just see in your imagination what will be closest to your comfort and joy. If that doesn't work, go to google images and search for "comfortable bedroom". There will be some images that will not only strike your eyes but will stir your heart too. Save them. And then look at them again and choose the most attractive features from all that you have saved. This way you will find the solution to: the color at the walls, the clutter (management), furniture and other items And it will be your own choice so you are going to love it.
2016-05-23 02:32:55
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answered by Anonymous
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choose a theme on what you want in your bedroom. if your going to sleep in it have something that is calming. go to DIY stores or get some home/lifestyle magzines.
2006-12-31 23:31:29
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answered by Anonymous
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