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Make Your Own Decorations For Your Home

Whatever the occasion, there is always a way to make your own decorations. Decorations for walls, tables and windows can all be homemade and come out looking just the way you want them. Everything from artwork and shadow boxes to lampshades and centerpieces can be made at home and can be as great-looking as if a paid designer had a hand in the decorating.

Home decorating sites, television shows and books are resources that offer thousands of simple ways to make your own decorations. Whether your goal is to match the theme of your design style, change your decor with the seasons or give your own personal touch to holidays and celebrations, you can build on others ideas and create any atmosphere your desire.

Do It Yourself - Make Your Own Decor

  • It used to be that artwork on the wall meant paintings or sketches done by professional painters or prints of those paintings. While framed professional art is still in style, there have been many changes in the definition of what is considered art. Try creating your own artwork for your walls. One of the trends in decorating is the framing of children's artwork. Many people are framing their own digital photography. There are numerous options when it comes to making your own art.
  • Shadow boxes are another form of art. They are incredibly versatile in the way they evoke emotion. A shadow box can be entirely personal or made to impress guests with their beautiful elegance. Ty Pennington, the popular home makeover professional has shown all sorts of ways shadow boxes made from memorabilia can be both charming and stunning.
  • Create your own lampshades from common materials or decorate existing lampshades to match the rest of your interior design. Find and follow instructions for gathering your own materials and using simple tools to make your lighting uniquely yours. With a little thought and creativity, you can express your personality on your end tables and hanging lamps.
  • Make centerpieces for your dinner table to pull your decor together and enhance festive or romantic occasions. Glass, flowers, plants, harvest vegetables, photographs and other items make for the perfect focal point in your dining room.

There really is no end to what you can create in your own home. One of the best parts about making your own decorations is that you are in complete control and the end result is a distinct reflection of the message you and/or your loved ones wish to convey.

By:Simon Burke

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