are endless options for sconces and light fixtures that
produce variable mirror lighting without the glare.
out: Wallpaper Borders
Whether it runs through the middle of the room or trims the
top of your wall, this trend should stop short anytime after
the 90s.
instead: Wallpaper, in general, took a time-out
for a decade, but it’s back and more fashionable than ever.
Homeowners are using it in a myriad of cool, creative ways
like on accent walls, in powder rooms and on ceilings.
Wallpaper can work in your home, but, seriously, the border
has to go.
out: Whole House Carpeting
Carpet is relatively inexpensive and feels great underfoot,
but it also stains easily and holds
on to dirt and grime. Sometimes
this even creates problems with
allergies. If you are planning to
sell your home, wood flooring is
your best bet.
instead: Wood and
tile still remain top choices for
flooring. They are both durable
and easy to clean. The bonus is
you can add beautiful rugs to
regain the soft touch of carpet. If
opting for tile, consider neutral
patterns that add interest
without being overwhelming.
A consistant pattern surprising
seems less “busy” than one that is
random.
out: Too Much
White
Too much white—particularly
whites with cool blue
undertones—can give a room
a cold, sterile, and harsh
appearance.
instead: Choose warmer
whites, and mix it up a bit with
walls in other neutral hues,
warm woods, or pops of color in
textiles and furnishings.
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