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Decision making and taking in decoration can be quite hard. One has to start by having a good Plan. Deciding precisely what one wants and then planning around the decided plan is the only successful way of achieving the perfect finish. The decision may simply be a new colour choice or a pattern, or it can be more complex, involving a change of style, layout or fittings to a particular room or maybe throughout one’s home.

The secret lies in understanding how to make the best use of the wide range of materials and techniques available, and taking a closer look at what lighting contributes to the scheme. One has to keep his mind open for ideas, gather tips from wherever he can namely: friends, magazine cuttings, books and ideally professional advice, and then put it all together. The easiest way to achieve a quick re-style of a particular room is to rearrange or change some of the furniture, change the colour of the room and the curtains. Some minor changes to lighting could bring one’s home alive. Few homes make use of the possibilities explored so imaginatively in many public buildings.

If a more drastic change is needed, then partitioning large rooms and creating new ones in the process, linking rooms, or even changing the use the particular room previously had, can be the answer. These drastic changes can revolutionize a home, making it more adaptable to one’s changing lifestyle. We all agree that our needs alter over the years. The house that worked well with young children, will not suit a family with teenagers, and once the children have flown out of the nest, parents often wish to use the house in a different, more convenient way.

One must keep in mind that one step at a time is the best way to go when changing the style of the whole house.

Quick tips:

1. The art of successful decoration lies in marrying materials that protect and enhance the various surfaces around the home, with a touch of decorative flair. Eg.: kitchen cupboards and kitchen top. Wall paint and curtains.
2. Originality gives every room a style of its own and reflects the owners’ personal taste and lifestyle.
3. Subdividing a large room can help to create more effective use of space, redefining traffic zones and providing more walls for furniture space.
4. Bathing facilities are often over-stretched, especially in family homes. Finding the space for an extra shower cubicle can greatly relieve the traffic jams.
5. Redesigning the kitchen provides the opportunity to rationalize both storage needs and work patterns. Modern fitted kitchens can cater for every individual requirement.