Keep Things In Order With A Written Home Decorating Plan
By Bonnie P. Carrier, Fri Dec 9th

Begin your written plan by choosing one room to start with. Thishelps keep you and your budget focused on the project. Which notonly guarantees it’s completion, it’s going to save you money.

Why? Remember impulse buying, well it’s less likely to occur ifyou’ve planned and written down items specifically for that oneroom.

Think about it this way; You go to the grocery store without alist, what happens? Everything looks good, so you end up buyingextra things you do not need and probably forget a few essentialitems.

Tip: A large notebook or blank writing journal will help makethis process easier.

This will come in handy for jotting down ideas, measurements,color choices, keeping track of purchases even drawing out alayout of your room. Also, if your purchasing any large itemsfurniture, lighting, carpet etc. this is a good place to keeptrack of stores that carry things you’ve seen and the prices.Now that you have chosen the room, the next step is to thinkabout how the room is used.

Sound like a strange thought, well not really. This willdetermine the direction your decorating goes in.

For Example: Lets say your looking to make changes in yourliving room. Is this the main area used for entertaining, familygatherings or watching TV and movies? Do you have children withfriends hanging out at your home. How about pets, are theynormally in here with you?

Sound like home, if so than practical, less fussy is thedirection to go.

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are endless ways to make your room function well and stillhave great style.

A few ideas might include:

1) Durable easy clean fabrics, like removable, washableslipcovers

2) Baskets or plastic stacking crates are perfect for remotes,DVD’S, CD’s and games. This makes for easy pick up at the end ofthe day, or when company suddenly shows up.

3) Possibly fewer pieces in the room, giving you more floorspace.

Tip: Look for pieces that will serve double duty. Many ottomanstoday have build in storage, do you get extra seating plus someplace to stash things quick.

4) Large floor pillows for TV or movie watching (kids, for somereason love laying on the floor).

5) If space permits, a table and chairs for playing games, doingcraft or homework projects.

6) Washable latex paint for easy clean up.

The final step is to be realistic about your list of changes.Choose things that fit comfortably into your current budget,overtime more things can be done.

So for right now, just remember, simple savvy changes can make abig difference

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About the author:Bonnie P. Carrier is the creator of Savvy Home Decorating &Savvy Outdoor Decorating. She is the mother to two growndaughters and a very spoiled 4yr old Blue Merle Sheltie namedToby. Stop by both site for indoor and outdoor decorating ideas.www.savvy-home-decorating.com www.savvyhomedecorating.com