August 29, 2011

Designer tricks for the do-it-yourselfer


Ever watch those TV design shows and wonder how to replicate the look in your own home?

It’s easy to incorporate designer tricks into your space, no matter the style or existing decor. Focus on adding layers of color and texture, and notice how hues flow from room to room to create a cohesive design.

Choosing coordinating colors is easy when you have the right guide. For example, the new HGTV (R) HOME by Sherwin-Williams line of interior paints and supplies features eight designer-inspired color collections – each with 20 colors that work well together, no matter how many or how few are selected – along with expert design tips to help do-it-yourselfers create harmonious room-to-room color transitions.

Pull together a well-designed home by taking cues from the overall color palette to add decorative accessories. For example, a spicy orange vase on the dining room table can play off a bold accent wall in the kitchen.

Another popular designer technique is to turn flooring into a flexible decorating element. Try layering a vibrant area rug from the HGTV HOME Flooring by Shaw collection over a hard-surface floor or a neutral carpet – it’s easy to change as design preferences evolve.

For more design inspiration and decorating advice, visit sherwin-williams.com/hgtvhome or shawfloors.com/HGTV.

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