This year's hot decorating tips : Rooftop Views

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This year's hot decorating tips

Our good friends at Lowe's have these 9 tips for updating and decorating your house this year - some at little to no cost!

Color your world.

Update window treatments. If your windows need a makeover, lighten them up with simple drapery panels. Lowe’s has a collection of drapes, blinds, shades and swags in the latest colors and fabrics. Now you can order special order window treatments online by clicking here

Rearrange the furniture. Create a new look without spending a dime! Map things out on paper before you start moving pieces around, especially the heavy ones.

Re-purpose a room. Do you have a living room or extra bedroom that’s not being fully utilized? Turn it into an office, gym, media room or playroom for the kids.

Accessorize! Little details can make a big impact. If your current accessories have lost their luster, replace them with decorative books, candles, and interesting pieces that reflect your personality and hobbies.

New countertops can transform a kitchen or bath, without having to remodel the entire room. And you don’t have to spend a fortune: affordable laminates now come in styles that look amazingly close to real granite, marble and quartz.

Think spring. Add fresh cut flowers and new house plants to green up your living spaces, and remind you that spring is on its way!

Decorative moulding can add instant glamour to any room, and it’s easier to install than most people think.
Don’t forget the floors. Nothing beats the smell of fresh carpet, to give your home that “new house” feel. Believe it or not, shag carpeting is making a comeback! (Andi's comment - Not in my house in my lifetime!)

You can change the look of a room in a matter of hours with paint, and we’re not just talking about the walls. Ceilings, trim, and chair rails can be punched up, and there are many faux finishing techniques that are perfect for the do-it-yourselfer.