Decorating Tips to Transform Your Place into a Palace

Feb 20, 2014 4:46pm

Most people who like to be fresh and fashionable with their wardrobes also like tofeel up to date with their homes. But unless you have an unlimited budget and can afford to pay an interior decorator more than $150 per hour, decorating can be time-consuming, expensive and stressful. Especially if you are just starting out.

So many styles to choose from. The soft, inviting textures of Classic Contemporary, to the simplified shapes of the Modern look; or for the artsy types, how about the mixing and matching of old and new furniture to achieve the eclectic style. You can go round and round until your head starts to spin.

Lets just say youre lucky enough to settle on a style. Then the real headache begins. How do you arrange the furniture in your house or apartment? When does stuff become clutter?

What color do you choose? And if you commit to purchasing a pillow, what does that say about your personal taste? To make your life easier, we asked the kings of home dcor for some simple tips. Susan Feldman, co-founder of One Kings Lane, the online retailer for home decor and furniture thats now valued at almost $1 billion, sat down with ABC News chief business & economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis, who also hosts the hit digital show Real Biz.

Here are some tips from Feldman on how to transform your place into a palace. And three major decorating mistake to avoid.

SIX THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN DECORATING YOUR HOME

COLOR

- Try to pick a color palate that you like to wear. Youll feel more comfortable and at home in a space that reflects the colors you typically pick in apparel. You know you will look good!

- Focus on your walls and flooring options first. Picking paint colors and selecting a rug or other floor covering will help build the basic foundation for a room.

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