Giving a room a fresh, new look is easy when you follow these decorating tips from painting professionals. Painting a room is an excellent way to re-arrange your living space with the trendiest colors without spending a lot. This is an easy DIY project with some preparation and a little cleanup. Here’s how:

  • Move furniture to the middle of the room
  • Remove all photos and artwork from walls
  • Cover furniture and artwork with drop cloths
  • Wash down walls and woodwork
  • Patch and sand holes
  • Prime wall patches
  • Paint the room
  • Wash floor thoroughly before moving furniture back

Arranging Your Artwork

If you have an extensive collection of prints or paintings, arranging your artwork in groups is eye-catching and inviting. You should consider the size of the artwork and frame style to make it work in an appealing way. If your room space is limited, you might consider grouping artwork on single or multiple shelves. A layered approach with small pieces against larger frames is ideal for small spaces. The shelf style is perfect if you like to change your artwork seasonally or for holidays.

Clustering Artwork and Photographs

Clustered arrangements are the solution for the homeowner who appreciates a loosely defined yet organized arrangement. A clustered arrangement with frames of different sizes, styles, and colors creates interest and draws people in. Using the clustered approaches allows you to create a display of artwork and photographs on one section or an entire wall. To make the arrangement effective, you should choose frames that have similar thicknesses and keep a consistent distance between the frames, or the effect can appear cluttered. Clustering artwork and family photos are the perfect arrangements for a small room since it makes it appear larger. Another plus to clustering your artwork is that you can change pieces occasionally without rehanging all the frames.

Rearrange and Update the Room

To avoid unnecessary expenses rearranging your furniture or moving in pieces from another room can complete your look. An old trunk can double as a coffee table or window seat if you add some new cushions. Place a sofa in the middle of the room in front of a fireplace or two small sofas at right angles. A small table can be placed against the wall displaying your artwork to display family photos in antique-style frames. Refinishing an older piece of furniture is a cost-effective way to create interest in a space.

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