3 Quick Redecorating Tips

Summer is in full swing, and it's a great time to open the windows and let the sunlight brighten up your home. It's also a great time to take a quick inventory of your house to see what's hot, and what's not. Here are 3 decorating tips that can help make your home feel new and fresh!

3. Add Complimentary Colors
A great way to compliment the color in your home is to find a rug for each room that matches in the perfect way. Think of it like adding harmony to a chorus: one tone off, and it might not work out. But if you get the colors just right, your rooms will have an amazing color scheme!


2. Replace the Old Couch 
We all own a couch that was given to us, purchased many years ago, or else mysteriously ended up in our home. It's time to replace it with something new and comfortable to make the entire house look and feel better!

1. Get New Lighting
A simple touch of light here and there will do wonders to your home, both by shedding a perfect mood at night, and by presenting a nice feel during the day.

3 Tips to Accent your Home

Every now and then, we all get a little bored with our home decoration. Whenever this happens there is a fun opportunity to mix up your surroundings and try something new! Start by reorganizing your furniture, then try to get a few new items to make your home feel new. Here's three things that might help with your renovation:

3. Rugs
A new rug might seem like a small adjustment, but it can really change a room's dynamics. Whether it it is as new style, texture, or color, a new rug will change the entire way you look at your house!

2. Throw Blankets
People often forget how amazing throw blankets can be, especially when they match the rugs, walls, or other furniture.

1. Bar or Dining Room Table
Many often say the most important room in the house is the kitchen, but we think it is actually where you spend time eating the food. Deck out your home with a stylish new table set to make your renovation more palpable!

Moving Season: Perfect Time for Change

Summers are traditionally the busiest times for landlords, as most leases tend to end between May and September. If you are moving this summer, it's a good idea to take a look at what you have, what you want to keep, and what you need to replace. Here are three pieces of furniture to consider replacing on your next move.

1. Bedding
Sheets and pillow cases are often ignored when they are in serious need of being replaced. If you start to notice any small tears, thinness in the fabric, or even unsightly stains, it is time to chuck out the old, and get some new sheets! Moving time is perfect for grabbing new sets, as you can get rid of your old sheets before you move and not have to carry any extra boxes to your new apartment.

2. Rugs
We all have that rug that we love to death, but sometimes you need to step back and take a look at what you're walking on. See the fraying edges? The stains? If so, it's time to get new rugs. Don't toss an old, unseemly rug in your new home or apartment, instead decorate in style with a fresh look!

3. Chairs
Do you ever find yourself in a chair that constantly squeaks, is fading, or has cracks in the wood? Moving time is perfect for replacing these, as the chairs might not even survive the trip in the moving truck. Brand new chairs will not only offer better (and quieter) comfort, but they will also give you a touch of style in your living room, kitchen, or dining room.

How to Choose the Right Mattress

Whether you are replacing the old mattress, or just want to sleep better, there are a few things to remember when looking for a new mattress. Read on for the top three tips to grabbing the perfect mattress for you!

1. So Some Research
Decide which size mattress you need, how much you are willing to spend, and that type of mattress you are considering. When going to look at mattresses, it's always better to have something in mind so that you know what to expect, how much to spend, and what you can get with your particular budget. This can include knowing if you want Tempur-Pedic, sleep number, memory foam, firm vs hard, etc.

2. Start Higher
You spend a good portion of your life sleeping, don't ignore what you are sleeping on! This is one purchase you do not want to err on the side of spending too little. To sleep, you need to be comfortable, so be sure to lay on each mattress for 30 seconds to a minute before moving on.

3. Take Advantage of Great Deals
Once you find your perfect mattress, ask if there are any deals or warranties that might sweeten the pot. Mattresses are an investment, and you want to get as much out of your money as possible. Don't be afraid to haggle a little, and don't be afraid to ask more questions!

The Unofficial Guide To Furniture Upgrades

1. Make a Plan
It happens to everyone at some point. You come home from work, look around your home, and realize that your furniture has lost its luster. Sometimes furniture wears down, sometimes you just get bored of seeing the same colors and designs. Either way, when you come to the decision to replace your furniture it is a good idea to make a plan of attack. Try and visualize a central theme (or set) for your new replacement furniture to ensure your home has a cohesive style and look. You don't want to mismatch everything if it can be easily avoided!

2. Choose Timeline
Timing is everything. If you have the budget to grab each new piece of furniture at the same time, you can make the transition in a single weekend. If you wish to purchase each piece individually, make a payment plan to do so, and slowly replace each item as you grab the new pieces of furniture. It may take a few months to make this happen, but just keep your goal in mind!

3. Choose Your Furniture
This part is easy- everyone loves furniture shopping. You can try out new beds, chairs, living room sets, etc all day long and not get tired of it! But you should also focus on what items fit your budget, which items will go well together, and even which colors will best suit your needs. Don't rush it, but be sure to take advantage of any promotions you find!

3 Steps to Pulling Together a Room

Whether you are moving into a new space and want to start fresh, or if you caught the home decor bug and just want to shake things up, there are a few rules to follow when making a well thought out room.

1. Color is Key

To make an inviting room, you first want to pick a set of complimentary colors and run with it. Don't be afraid to get creative here: the important part is having the right mix of colors, not necessarily a certain set of common colors. If you're not sure which colors will work, try this site to get a an idea of what colors go together.

2. Don't Over or Under Crowd

The only thing worse than a home that is completely devoid of furniture is one that has every square inch covered. You want to find that perfect middle ground where you have enough furniture to offer enough seating, lighting and storage space, all without sacrificing your ability to move about the room.

3. Choose the Right Furniture 

Choosing the right furniture doesn't have to be a hassle. You can purchase complete sets, or simply follow your intuition and grab the items that pop out. The most important thing to remember is that you want to grab items that you know will fit with your overall plan. Match colors, size, and even have placement in mind. After you grab the perfect furniture, have it delivered, you will benefit from a well thought out room that inspires your guests to do the same!

Canopy Beds for a Soothing Slumber

There are few things more rejuvenating than a good night’s sleep. Some folks can make do with a simple, unadorned bed, and that’s fine. Others, however, prefer going bedtime to be a ritual. And every aspect of the bed - the sheets, the colors, the frame - contributes to a soothing, cathartic, good night’s rest.

One of the most popular ways to enhance the “atmosphere” of a bedroom is to implement a canopy bed, to create a comfortable, semi-closed space that can block out those tiny disturbances. Fortunately, Home Decor Liquidators has canopy bed frames in stock, for those who prefer that atmospheric brand of sleep:

Emperor Queen Bed

Canopy Bed Queen

Last week, Apartment Therapy posted some ideas for implementing canopy beds. You don’t even need a canopy bed frame to tackle these simple DIY projects!

A fun, surprisingly elegant solution: tie swathes of fabric to visible piping. From Design*Sponge.  

Style blogger Kallie Feigenbaum created a dramatic, vintage feel by hanging satin sheets from the ceiling. From Teen Vogue.   

Designer Justine Blakeney creates an boho chic arrangement out of lanterns, eclectic fabrics, and shawls. From Cargo Collective.  

It's no big surprise that this room is in a spa (the Coqui Coqui Spa in Tulum, Mexico), but you could recreate it at home with giant branches and sheer sheets. From Elle Decor.  

Lonny editor-in-chief Michelle Adams created this canopy bed using curtain rods. From Lonny. 

Click here for even more ideas for converting a non-canopy bed into one! We think our panel headboard would serve as a great backdrop for many of these projects:

6314 F/Q PANEL HEADBOARD

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