{"id":133215,"date":"2016-09-14T10:38:48","date_gmt":"2016-09-14T08:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/133215\/ten-deco-tips-for-every-home\/"},"modified":"2016-09-14T12:22:24","modified_gmt":"2016-09-14T10:22:24","slug":"ten-deco-tips-for-every-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/2016\/09\/14\/ten-deco-tips-for-every-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten deco tips for every home"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Clear off and declutter surfaces.<\/strong>During the colder winter months, it\u2019s nice to cozy up a place with accessories\u2026they warm up the cockles of your heart. But once the sun is shining, it\u2019s a good time to tuck those extra accessories away in favor of clean, sparkling surfaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-23041 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-1.png\" alt=\"Deco 1\" width=\"501\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lighten up the color palette in your accessories.<\/strong>Bring in fresh and cheery colors\u2026greens, oranges, bright whites. Switch out the warm tones on your pillows, candles, and table decor for the colors of summer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-23043 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-2.png\" alt=\"Deco 2\" width=\"501\" height=\"352\" \/><\/a><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pack away the winter textiles.<\/strong>While you\u2019re boxing up winter hats, gloves, and scarfs from closets, take a good look around your rooms.\u00a0 Are there throw blankets draped over chairs and ottomans? Warm-toned area rugs? Layers of drapery? Consider packing those away for the warmer months, it\u2019s time to shed the cozy look for open and inviting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-23044\" src=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-3.png\" alt=\"Deco 3\" width=\"501\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take it outside!<\/strong>Don\u2019t ignore all of your outside areas\u2026with the warmer weather upon us, activities tend to spill outside. Spend some time tidying up your patio and garden areas\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-23045 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-4.png\" alt=\"Deco 4\" width=\"501\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add color with flowers.<\/strong>Flowers tend to get all the credit for being the beautiful, showy representatives of spring and summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-5-Small.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-23046 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-5-Small.png\" alt=\"Deco 5 (Small)\" width=\"460\" height=\"687\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bring live plants indoors.<\/strong>In addition to fresh cut flowers, consider bringing in live plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-6-Small.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-23047 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-6-Small.png\" alt=\"Deco 6 (Small)\" width=\"465\" height=\"580\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>White Towels.<\/strong>Ditch the colorful towels, or save them for the pool and beach, and wrap up in bright white towels. Fold a couple and place them next to your tub\u2026top with a tower of soap, and you\u2019ve added a bit of summer to your bathroom!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-23049 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-8.png\" alt=\"Deco 8\" width=\"500\" height=\"337\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fun with paint.<\/strong>Paint is often ignored as a way to dramatically change a room. But it\u2019s inexpensive, easily changed, and readily available. Don\u2019t want to tackle a big project like an entire room? How about painting your stairway risers? Instant drama!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-23048 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-7.png\" alt=\"Deco 7\" width=\"503\" height=\"339\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Give bed linens a\u00a0<\/strong><strong>face lift.\u00a0<\/strong>You don\u2019t need to purchase an\u00a0entire\u00a0new ensemble to give your bed a new look\u2026just switch out a few pillow covers for some with bright white backgrounds and perhaps a white cover over your existing duvet and you\u2019ll have a whole new look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-23050 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/gijoburgeast.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2016\/08\/Deco-9.png\" alt=\"Deco 9\" width=\"501\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Beachy keen. \u00a0<\/strong>Summertime means beaches for a lot of us, so why not find a little space in your home to display some beachy artifacts? 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