Home decor :

10 Tips: Living It Up :

1. Convert family photos to black and white and put them in simple frames. This will give all your photos a cohesive look and sprinkle in a sense of personal history.

2. Don't forget your ceiling. It's one of the largest planes in the room. Make a design statement by covering it with a simple print or add texture with grass cloth.

3. Turn unique pieces into lamps. This allows you to exercise your own creativity and can give the space a one-of-a-kind look and feel.

4. Remember that window treatments should accent your windows, not overpower them.
5. Mix and match pieces from different sources and various time periods. Never buy an entire set and don't be afraid to combine contrasting materials such as concrete with wood, metal and stone. This approach adds a casual elegance to any room.

6. Put your kids' artwork in beautiful frames and position them as focal points over the fireplace. Some visitors will view it as a touch of the avant-garde.

7. Bring in the unexpected piece. It doesn't have to cost a fortune; a great flea market find paired with a more expensive piece will always stimulate the eye.

8. Let the room breathe. Try not to overdo the furniture placement. If you never use a piece, relocate it to another room.

9. Stimulate all your senses. Have soft music available to create background ambience. Also, whole room fragrancing is a huge movement in design. Touches like these complete the room.

10. Little things always make a difference. Try to clean your windows weekly. It's a simple trick guaranteed to make the room sparkle!.