It's always a shock for people when the sparkle and lights of holiday decorations are gone, says designer Diane Halunen, owner of As You Like It Interiors in Brewster. Cape Cod Times
Diane discusses some tricks she has for cheering up a room without depressing your bank account. This is actually a problem I can relate to. Both Christmas and my birthday come at about the same time so there is a big celebration high and then it all fades. Of course this all happens at a time of year when we are hunkered down in the house to get away from the cold bleak weather. Diane has some tips to help keep your house from being as bleak as the out doors.
Some options: chenille or velvet toss pillows; a fresh area rug (even on top of carpeting); a red candle on a table; a new lampshade; a woven throw on the back of a sofa; or extra vases. Cape Cod Times
Besides some texture from the pillows and rugs that Diane discusses some other designers also throw in there thoughts on “Adding cheer” and “A clean palette”. The article is worth a read if you’re feeling a little blue and could use to perk up your décor.
