Makeover a Room Using Wallpaper, Window Treatments, & Mirrors

If your room is in serious need of a makeover and your budget won’t allow for new furniture and flooring, try using mirrors, wallpaper, and window treatments. You can make a room look completely new while incorporating your existing furniture and flooring.

WINDOWS
If you are thinking about changing the look of your windows, decide which type of window treatment is best for your room’s décor. If you have the perfect drapes, but there is still something missing, new window hardware may be the solution to completing your windows’ décor. Add wooden shutters or vertical blinds to create a linear look and provide ample light blockage and privacy when closed. Layer different textures and patterns when dressing your windows. A roller blind can be combined with curtains or two or three curtains of different weights. A sheer and a drape can be combined with blinds. Remember that the texture of window treatments are more pronounced because light shines through and on them.

WALLS
With all of the many types of wallpaper from which to choose, you can create the look you’ve always dreamed of in just a few short hours. Coordinate your wallpaper and window treatments for the “wow” your room deserves. The wallpaper you put in a room will set the tone for everything else you add. You can make a style statement – whether it’s traditional, bold, or country cottage. Textured wallpaper can camouflage minor damage on walls and can also be painted to complement the look of your room.

Imagine the detail you can add to a room by hanging wallpaper borders that coordinate with your window treatments. The border doesn’t have to be located at the top of the wall. You can use border as chair rail, ¾ of the way up the wall, or even with the top of a door frame.
Add a “faux finish” to your walls with wallpaper. Several different faux finishes are available “by the roll.” You will avoid the cleanup of painting and enjoy the beauty of a newly finished wall.

MIRRORS
Mirrors are a great way to open up a room. The effect is created by reflecting light and all the other elements in the room. Place a mirror on the back of any door or on the wall to create the illusion of a larger room. There are two styles of mirrors that will create different looks.
A mirror framed with moulding should complement the rest of the accessories in the room. The additional thickness of the moulding will create a look of an even larger piece.

A non-framed or beveled edge mirror provides a sleek look. The entire space on the wall covered by the mirror becomes a reflection of the opposite side of the room.

You don’t need to spend a fortune to give your rooms a new, fresh look. A few simple changes or additions can provide the decorating makeover you desire, without breaking the bank.

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