Dawnsboutique

“Decorate your home. It gives the illusion that your life is more interesting than it really is.”                                                                             Charles M. Schulz Apartment living can be a great option whether you are downsizing or moving out on your own after college, however,  they tend to lack "character" an essential part of any home decor scheme.  Character basically makes a home feel like a home -in essence,  it changes the overall vibe of your abode.  If  you just moved into a rental apartment and it feels a little sterile, dark or cold and you desperately want it to feel more like a home follow these steps outlined below: Hang a lightweight medallion on the ceiling (see photo) to make a boring light fixture seem more dramatic....

The laundry room is probably the last place to come to mind when updating or organizing our interior space. The laundry room is probably one of the most used rooms in the house, especially if you have an infant or toddlers whose clothes are changed frequently. Next to the kitchen, the laundry area/room is the hub of the house and gets a lot of traffic. Keeping this area organized and updated is a task most of us would rather not think about. But, having a laundry space that is functional and attractive will make the mundane task of doing laundry more appealing. Here are some tips to get you started on your way to a wonderful and modern laundry room. Paint or wallpaper a feature wall of the room Add draperies - if your laundry room is in your  basement adding draperies will soften the space and  make it feel brighter. Turn an old bookcase into a  shelving  unit for your  laundry supplies Add a folding station or counter top to fold clothes Install...

Houseplants are sometimes  overlooked  as a decor accessory but it is one of the easiest ways to update and uplift a space.  Not only are they beautiful but they help to improve the quality of your indoor air by removing harmful  toxins found  in  the  home such as benzene and formaldehyde. The best indoor plants to improve air quality are: Aloe Vera Gerbera Daisy Snake Plant Ficus Golden Pothos Take a look at these beautiful rooms found on Pinterest decorated with houseplants, they are doing double duty here. Snake Plant Ficus Fig Tree Hanging Golden Pothos Tip:  Some houseplants are harmful to pets, so check with your vet or do some research beforehand.