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[quote=Anonymous]I have a good knack for decorating and it comes naturally to me.  It is one of my favorite hobbies.  But I don't mind spending a lot of time looking for the perfect piece of art for a room or the perfect area rug.  I also enjoy shopping at home accessory and furniture stores so I'm always looking for pieces that might complement a room.  I would much rather shop for the home than for clothes/accessories for myself.  I think once you figure out what style/look you're going for it gets easier to find the right places to shop.  For example, if your look is more traditional/transitional then Pottery Barn would be a good place to look for accessories.

I personally think that well chosen art, rugs, lamps and toss pillows really makes a room.  Choose a dominant color for your room to accessorize with.  For instance, in my living room, my sofa is a solid neutral but my accent chairs are various patterns with blue in it.  I chose an area rug that had mainly blue in it, and toss pillows for the sofa in a similar shade of blue.  I have blue lamps around the room, and my art on the walls all has blue in it.  I bought cheap accent tables on the Internet for the room but you can't tell they are cheap.  I prefer to buy expensive upholstered pieces that are made well and hold up well and cheap coffee and accent tables.  Carrying over a color into different areas (toss pillows, rug, lamps, knick knacks) helps the room look coordinated.

I think choosing the right shade of paint is very important too.  I personally do not care for homes where most of the rooms are beige--too boring.

If you need more decorating help, find a decorator who charges by the hour.  We have used one for small things (like helping choose paint colors) that I find challenging.  She charges $100 an hour and I think that is worth it.[/quote]

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