| If you'd like to make your living space a more | | | | colours of the rainbow and look great in doorways. |
| interesting place to be, there are lots of inexpensive | | | | You can also get customized designs to really |
| ways to achieve a new look. These are some tips to | | | | personalize your look. A chain screen gives an |
| make your home a talking point without breaking the | | | | industrial look, whereas a plastic bead curtain would suit |
| bank. | | | | retro lovers. You can use bead curtains as room |
| Walls | | | | dividers too, since they allow light through but still give |
| Let's start simple; painting one wall a complementary | | | | privacy. They're great for splitting a large space into |
| colour adds instant interest to a room. It can make a | | | | two without losing the feeling of openness. |
| room feel warm, spacious or cosy depending on your | | | | Ceilings |
| colour and wall choice. You could go a step further | | | | Most people tend to neglect their lighting, but cool light |
| and paper the wall with a bold pattern; feature walls | | | | fixtures are widely available. Black lights, lava lamps |
| are all the rage and if you want the feel of a complete | | | | and character lamps all make talking points and they're |
| makeover without the associated work, this is the way | | | | not always expensive. Try coloured lighting to change |
| to achieve it. An inexpensive print, if it's big enough and | | | | the mood of a room, and revamp your space at the |
| bold enough, can have the same effect. It draws the | | | | flick of a switch. |
| eye and brings the focus of the room towards itself. | | | | Windows |
| Put it over the fireplace for a traditional look, or on a | | | | Buy some material and make your own curtains in |
| back wall to draw attention somewhere new. A mirror | | | | colours and patterns that you like. There's no need to |
| will bounce light and make the room seem larger, but | | | | stick to boring shop-bought designs, curtain-making is |
| be aware that mirrors are often expensive and must | | | | simple and you'll have a unique look. If you'd prefer |
| be hung properly. | | | | blinds, buy some fabric dye and try printing your own |
| If you're artistic, why not try painting a mural? There's | | | | design. As well as funky curtains, you can add spice to |
| no better way to personalize your home than to have | | | | your windows through the use of stained glass. It |
| your own artwork on the walls. Cool shelving is | | | | doesn't cost as much as you might think, and you can |
| another option; try floating shelves, ornate shelves or | | | | get customized designs and patterns. Salvaged |
| even shelves in the shape of animals. They can | | | | stained glass is absolutely gorgeous and great for a |
| complete a look or add some fun; it's entirely up to you! | | | | vintage feel. |
| Doors | | | | With these simple ideas you can make your home a |
| Beaded curtains or chain fly screens are a great way | | | | fun, quirky place to live and stamp your personality |
| to add some kitsch to your room. They come in all the | | | | onto the space. |