Coastline Treasures

When decorating you need to decide on what colors and feeling you want to evoke.  Is it soft and subtle or is it bold and dynamic?  Each of these looks will need different color schemes or at least different intensity of color.  Once the paint has dried, it is time to add furniture and accents.  Start by adding your larger items such as your couch and chairs.  Now you can see where to add accent tables, stools and lamps.  Get creative and find fun and interesting pieces that you will enjoy for years.  Feel free to mix it up a bit and add stripes with polka-a-dots.  It’s OK; just make sure that the fabrics carry a common color throughout.  A solid couch color will be enhanced when adding patterned throw pillows as accents.  A patterned chair will look great with a solid colored throw across the back.  At this point the larger items should be in place, now it is time to personalize your space.

The final touches on any room are your personal possessions; things that you love, things picked up on vacation or gifts received.  Don’t forget to add these items to table tops, mantles, shelves or walls.  Be sure that the items are size appropriate for where you are placing them.  A small figurine may feel lost on a large shelving unit but look wonderful on a side table.  Be sure that these accents compliment the desired look and not compete with it.  Have fun moving things around until you find just the right spot.  It will take a bit of patience and time to get your home décor just the way you want it.