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There are some elements common to each of those looks, and you incorporating them into planning your home décor will allow you flexibility and beauty. Here are five of them you should consider.

Natural Light

The best kind of light is natural light, rather than artificial light created by bulbs. Windows in the right place with the right treatments can add a great deal of natural light to a room. Often the use of  glass sliding doors in dining or other areas bathes the room in natural light while alowing access to backyard areas . Vertical blinds let light in while also protecting your privacy. Wherever you have the opportunity to let natural light into a room whether to enhance the lighting or provide it, make it a part of your decorating plan.

You can alter the light or the way it interacts with the interior of your home with the right window coverings whether you utilize blinds or drapes.  Various styles are available, in various different widths. Unique colors add a decorative touch, and. sheer fabrics can filter natural light in creative ways as well.

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Basic Colors

A design with basic colors allows you to decorate around them instead of having to blend with them. Natural tones, blacks, whites, and grays allow for a simple background, something that can match just about anything.

This establishes a good base you can decorate from. Décor from nearly any season will still match, such as hot decor trends like art, accents like throw pillows and blankets, and even a variety of window treatments. Patterns, stripes, and other options abound in these base colors and themes, setting a foundation for the rest of your decorating ideas. .

This trend toward this base color scheme has been pioneered by Joanna Gaines of HGTV, as has the use of various textures and simple designs that allow for a variety in accents colors and styles.

Accents

Speaking of accents, this is often where your style can shine the most. Simplify your home with a basic color background, you can spice things up with patterns, colors, throws, pillows with your favorite saying, and more.

These accents can also include rugs. Whether you have hardwood floors and are trying to set off wood furniture from them or you want to add some color to the carpeting in your home, area rugs are a great option and can be an amazing accent to any room.

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Don’t forget about functional accents as well. In the kitchen, canisters, cutting boards, and even hanging pans like copper or cast iron act as an accent, setting off your room and showing your personality. In the bathroom, towel racks and hangers, soap dispensers, and even the towels themselves can make a big impact on how the room feels.

Basic décor sets the tone for your home, accents make each room pop, giving them a personality all their own.

Artistic Touches

Not only do the accents to your décor say something about your home and the impression you make on guests, but so does the art you hang on your walls. Art helps tie together your base décor and your accents. There are a couple of choices when it comes to art as a part of your décor.

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• Permanent Art: This is the art that stays up all year round. Large paintings, sculptures, and other art pieces may be displayed all year long. These are your mainstay pieces of art.
• Seasonal Art: The Christmas sign over the mantle of the fireplace, the Thanksgiving centerpiece or painting, and the Easter greenery and art are all seasonal art. They come out for a season, and then are stored the rest of the year.

Using both these forms of art allows you to make your home welcoming no matter what the time of year. A change in colors with the time of year makes sense, as the pattern follows nature. This can have a huge impact on mood especially if you or someone in your home suffers from seasonal affect disorder (SAD).

Floor

While we mentioned rugs above, it bears mentioning again that the floor of your home is a part of your basic décor. Hardwood is popular, but requires some maintenance, especially if you have children, pets, or both. More durable alternatives like tile that looks like hardwood is another option.

These materials are often cold in the winter, which is where rugs and runners come in as accents, but also as a functional addition to your home.

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Again, don’t forget bathrooms and kitchens. Padded rugs designed for you to stand on them for long periods without fatigue can be found for kitchen prep areas.

Bathroom rugs can also be a part of the décor, even matching the color of the towels and other accessories.  Alternatively, they can be entirely different colors that harmonize with your base decor, setting the other accents off in a unique way.

Whether you are planning a remodel, redecorating your current home, or decorating a new one you just moved into, keep these five elements in mind to make your home absolutely stunning.

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Using the right lighting in your kitchen can make a huge difference and can actually make your space look much bigger or a lot smaller if not used correctly. Hanging pendant lighting in your kitchen is the perfect way to subtly illuminate every corner of your cooking space and avoid circles of harsh light. Here’s how to hang them the right way:

Choose the Right Sized Lights

The larger your space is that you want to light, the bigger your pendant lights should be. If you are looking for overall light in your kitchen, space your pendant lights evenly throughout your room to illuminate the whole space. If you are just looking to light up a small space over the sink or kitchen island, a small pendant light will work.

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Hang Them Right

When hanging your pendant lights make sure to hang them at the right height. If you have an 8 foot ceiling, your light should hang 12-20 inches from the ceiling. If you have a 9 foot ceiling, it should hang 15-30 inches below. For each additional foot of height, add 3 inches.

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Choose a Style

There are tons of different types of pendant lights on the market, so make sure to choose the right style that fits your home’s decor. If you are aiming towards a retro style kitchen, glass orbs will fit in perfectly. Lights made from glass and chrome look sleek and modern. Other types that have a shade around them look classic and traditional while vintage industrial lighting tends to be metallic and made of stainless steel or brass. Whatever type of pendant lighting you choose, make sure it blends well with your existing decor for a look thats both flawless and functional.

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Fearless, colorful, and vivid hues are taking over traditional spaces this season and transforming them from the dreary winter blues to bold and beautiful! Create an at-home retread this summer with bright colors, patterns and tropical-inspired design for your own private at home oasis. Here’s how you can use our favorite top shades of the summer and use each hue for maximum impact in your home:

Lime Green and Deep Malachite:

From lime green to deep malachite, no matter what shade you choose green is always a favorite for the spring and summer season. Update your outdoor patio cushions in a juicy green hue, and for the indoors drape some deep green curtains and gold accessories for a luxurious feel.

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Floral/Tropical Hues and Patterns:

There is no better way to incorporate a tropical theme in your home than with tropical patterned fabrics and wallpaper! Give your sofa an update with a tropical themed slip cover, or tossing on a few throw pillows in this beautiful floral pattern. You can also try a wallpaper to get the same effect like the retro bamboo-style wallpaper below.

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Fuschia and Watermelon Pink:

A punch of pink is all you need to get your space an instant injection of color! From bright fuschia to watermelon pink, these colors are definitely a hit this season. Give your bedroom a color lift with a new blanket or headboard in this funky hue. Also try hanging up new curtains or re-upholstering small pieces of furniture like stools and ottomans. Remember, if you are working with a striking color like fuschia a small dose goes a long way and creates more impact than over-using the color.

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Bright Cherry Red:

It’s definitely a good way to decorate with the colors of in-season fruits like cherry red! This bright color demands attention so ensure to use it in all the right spots. If you are trying to highlight a focal point like a lovely painting or a sofa in the center of your room, place two pillows on each end of the sofa and a bright cherry red floral arrangement in the middle. This way, you create a balance and stick to symmetry which shows off your focal point to all its glory.

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Exotic Turquoise:

An exotic hue like turquoise is a show-stopping color and one of my favorites! Use it in places that need a little boost of life and color. A newly upholstered headboard in this bright hue makes an easy DIY and quickly gives a bland bedroom a whole new look. You can also sprinkle this color throughout your home with accessories like bathroom towels, trinket boxes, and even turquoise rock jewellery on a dish makes a lovely accessory.

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Ocean Blue:

Feel the breeze of the ocean with a nice, cool blue shade. I love the look of a blue ceiling since it instantly cools down a room and makes you feel like there is a gorgeous, clear sky above! If you are opting for this choice, keep the rest of your walls a muted shade like cream, or a soft yellow to keep things balanced and make room for eye-catching accessories.

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Sorbet or Intense Yellow:

Whatever shade of yellow you decide to use, keep in mind of the energy you are trying to create in your space. A muted sorbet yellow shade like the egg shell line from Trade Paint Direct makes a relaxing, dreaming ambience, while a shocking neon yellow hue calls for attention and energy. What I like about painting my walls a yellow shade is that there is an instant lighting boost in the room. Not not only does it make a room seem visually brighter, but it also promotes a warm, naturally sunny light throughout.

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