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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-10-20, Page 30PAGE 30. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20,1999. Ideas for simple home fix-up\ Continued from page 29 improvements rest in the finishing touches - the little things that make all the difference. Following are a few items to consider for simple home fix-ups this season. • Lighting - Lighting can be one of the most influential tools for enhancing the look of a room or home by creating a mood. Indoors, a free-standing lamp can create a cozy, inviting space in which to read; outdoors, a simple patio light can make the entire home look more inviting, as well as add an element of safety by lighting up a dark walkway or entry door. Because there are so many styles of lighting available, all a homeowner must do is decide upon the function the lighting is to achieve, install it and voila - a home improvement is made with a flip of a switch. • Shelving -■ Apart from being highly functional, shelving can be an ideal decorating tool. With a little imagination and a couple of Paint tips •If you are painting a room, start with the ceiling, then the walls, windows, trim, doors, and finally the floor. The job will get progressively easier, and you will avoid getting paint spills on surfaces that have already been painted. •To prevent yourself from getting covered with paint put a heavy moisturizer or non-stick cooking spray on your exposed skin before starting the job. •If you are painting furniture with legs, place juice lids under the feet, so that they will catch any drips of paint. tools, a bare wall in the foyer or hallway can be transformed into a beautiful display area for everything from knick-knacks to vases to books. Even the shelves themselves can be given finishing touches with paint or stencils - a unique way to enhance any room. • Organization - Sorting and reorganizing drawers, closets and cabinets greatly can improve the look of the home, and it can be done without spending a fortune. A great place to start is with the kitchen pantry. Almost every homeowner has a pantry stacked with half-empty boxes or unlabelled storage bags of grains and snacks. With labels and a few plastic storage bins, small crates or . boxes, a homeowner easily can bid farewell to a miniature disaster area. • Decorations and plants - An attractive painting or photograph can make any bare wall interesting, as can a row of candles, various­ shaped bottles or vases arranged on a shelf or windowsill. Plants also help fix up the look of a home. Blooming with decorative appeal, plants bring a breath of fresh air wherever they are placed. Even a simple vase of fresh-cut flowers can make a room more inviting. • Potpourri and/or scented candles - Fragrances really can enhance the mood of a room. 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