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The Citizen, 2007-10-18, Page 20(MS) — Think an “extreme makeover” for your home has to include sledgehammers and a general contractor? Well, interior design does not always mean knocking down walls. Changing a few select items can bring new colour and texture into an existing space — just the thing needed to brighten, lighten and transform any room in your home. One of the easiest ways to change an interior is to start with new area rugs, which go far beyond merely providing a covering for the floor. They can serve as the impetus for a new colour palette and decorating scheme, changing the entire look and feel of a room without breaking the bank. From traditional Persians to ultra- modern works of art in knotted wool, there are more styles to choose from than ever before. “Today’s designs have a level of sophistication that just wasn’t available in the past,” says Joyce Lowe, carpet and décor expert for the world’s largest manufacturer of hand-made area rugs. Are you a traditionalist? Choose an heirloom-quality Persian rug with fields of midnight blue accented with rich chocolate and gold. Want a living room that’s sleek and modern? A rug rich in texture, colour and style, can provide the starting point. Colour is a huge component of a room’s décor and should be chosen with care. “A basic rule of thumb in interior design is to select one neutral tone and two brighter accent colours that combine in a pleasing way,” adds Lowe. “Your choice of accessories should complement the décor,” says Lowe. Wall colours, window treatments and accessories are important to a good redesign but need not be expensive. Toss out pillows, curtains, candles and other accessories from your old room and bring in new ones in complementary colours and styles. You’ll be surprised how dramatic the change will be. Promote a traditional style withclassic elements; a more modern look with sleeker, pared-down accents. Since the eye is drawn to like colours, stick to the use ofcomplementary shades of metal and wood. Table and floor lamps don’t need to match, but they should have some similar elements, in color or design.Select a new area rug, change colours and accessories and you’ve done a truly “extreme” makeover in your home. PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2007.Get a home makeover without going to extremes New look easily Instantly transform a room starting from the ground up with a few select items that bring colour and texture into an existing space. (MS photo) FFaallll HHoommee IImmpprroovveemmeenntt 22000077 THE NEW GENERATION OF HD LCD TV from $349for incredible sound and looks Samsung’s top rated HOME THEATRE SYSTEMS 46’’ 40’’ 32’’ SALES EVENT on LCD, Plasma and Home Theatre at “YOUR STORE NAME HERE” If you prefer Plasma then Samsung’s Widescreen PLASMA HD TV’s offer amazingly crisp & vibrant colours and priced right from $1999 23’’- 26’’ from $749 “YOUR STORE NAME AND ADDRESS HERE” And for the large family rooms the slim depth Samsung Widescreen DLP HDTV! from $1499 FINANCI N G A VAILABL E D e ta ils in s to re www.grovestv.comSales and Service Since 1935 10 Huron St., Clinton 519-482-9414 GROVE’S TV & APPLIANCE CENTRE $1799 centralboiler.com WARMS YOU FROM THE OUTSIDE IN Outdoor Wood Furnace 100% Wood Heat for Your Home, Water, Shop and More. • Urethane Insulation - Best R Value • Large, insulated Cast Iron Door • Ripple Top Firebox and HeatLock Baffle - Increased Heat Transfer Area • 25 Year Limited Warranty available For the maximum performance and life of your furnace, always insist on using Central Boiler authorized system parts and accessories. Bernard Enterprises RR #4 Brussels, Ontario N0G 1H0 519-887-6405 Dual Fuel and Stainless Steel models available. ©2006 Central Boiler ad 200623 OLDFIELD & 440 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-6851 Drop in and see our home décor selections NEW STOCK ARRIVING DAILY Fall & Halloween Décor 25%off All Candles 15%off Huge selection of Christmas décor An attractive lawn and garden area once required raking and sweeping leaves, dirt, grass clippings, often on a daily basis. While gardening and lawn care can be great fun, as well as good exercise, the cleanups can be a chore. But now those daily and weekly cleanups are gone with the wind; the wind generated by one of the great labour-saving devices for lawn and garden enthusiasts, the portable gasoline-powered blower. For a long time, blowers were standard equipment among lawn and garden contractors and maintenance specialists. No wonder, considering they speed up outdoor maintenance work with professional results. But now, blowers are becoming an essential item for homeowners, too. Today, outdoor power equipment manufacturers offer powerful portable blowers that can also vacuum. Make leaf raking a breeze