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Gender Color Preferences: More in Common than You Might Expect Click Here to Learn More... Design for the Season... Now is a great time to begin to revitalize your home or office space. Some ideas to help you revitalize your home or office are shown below.
Vacuum your window treatments & evaluate what you may add or change to freshen the look. A suggestion would be to replace existing panels with upgraded sheers for the coming months.		Change color schemes through altering the bedding arrangements in your rooms - look for possible changes with comforters, blankets and other linens.
Here are some tips cited from Decorating Den's "Interiors" writer, Carol Donayre Bugg: Add a Decorative Mirror Mirrors are the most effective way of visually increasing space. Make sure the mirror reflects something of your interest. Mirrors positioned to reflect a work of art, or a window with a view, will double your pleasure, as well as increase the sense of space. Include Glass Tables within Your Home A glass-top dining table or side table will not only allow your to view the carpet beneath, but will also serve as a refreshing relief from all of the wood pieces found in the average room. The same pleasing effect can be achieved with a glass cocktail table. Legs There is nothing quite like having great legs, especially when it comes to drawing the eye underneath pieces of furniture. Exposed legs are subtle, but important detail that adds to the illusion of a larger room. Lift those skirts off sofas and chairs. Besides creating a roomy impression, leggy upholstered pieces are very much in vogue. Removing the dust ruffle from a bed will promote the same result. For more decorating tips, see our Feng Shui section.
Invest in some colorful flowers and plants to brighten up a room or office.
Brighten Up Gloomy Homes and Offices Brighten up gloomy homes, apartments and offices with the right lighting. Before you go out and invest time and money on new lights, fixtures or lamps, look at the surfaces in your room/office. Surfaces such as walls, ceilings, floors counters. Changing a surface finish is sometimes as simple as a fresh coast of paint, a good cleaning of dirty surfaces & fixtures. After you have looked at your surfaces and cleaned your fixtures, you can then focus on new lighting solutions.
Feng Shui A practical approach to arranging, decorating, and accessorizing your home or office to promote wealth and happiness.
The basic concepts are: Chi Energy Yin and Yang Five Elements Eight Directions These concepts explain how making changes to your living space or work space can transform your life!
Here are some tips for maintaining an atmosphere of clarity and vitality in your home: All spaces benefit from a thorough cleaning, i e, dusting, vacuuming, removing cobwebs from corners & ceilings, and eliminating / reducing clutter as much as possible. Keep your space in good condition. Repair cracks, peeling or discolored paint, and anything elese that is in a state of disrepair, immediately. Allow sunlight into your space on a daily basis. If possible, open windows and/or doors to allow fresh air to circulate through the space on a regular basis, preferably daily, for at least an hour. Place a fountain in the northern sector of your space. Not for bedrooms. Keep a spray bottle with fresh water and a few drops of lavender or other aromatic oil nearby. Spray a very fine mist into the air. Bring a few fresh plants into your space. Be sure to water and keep them healthy. Use full-spectrum light bulbs instead of incandescent or florescent bulbs. These bulbs emit the same type of light as sunlight, are much healthier, and greatly reduce that burned-out feeling. Play music that you love in your space. Music is powerful medicine. These simple tips can easily become part of your daily routine. They will go a long way in improving and maintaining a high level of positive energy in your space and in your life.
The Pa Kua (Eight-sided shaped symbol which contains eight directions; four cardinal and four intercardinal).
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Colors Colors beautify your home and add warmth, tranquility, and energy to a drab environment. Colors for Fall: burnt umber, oranges, yellows, browns and greens. Tips on selecting colors:

Serenity Colors Soft light greens and pale aqua are very soothing and reminds us of grassy areas and water. Soft lavender supports peace and tranquility. Soft colors can be warmed up with a brighter hue of the same color to add contrast.
Adrenalin Colors Purples, hot pinks, warm pinks, and reds are all vibrant colors that get you moving.
Techno Colors Include a wide array of neutrals and metallic as well as special finishes. "Color has no boundaries."