This month Woman’s Day magazine is celebrating its 75th anniversary. What an accomplishment! There is a section on 75 easy decorating tips compiled from the magazine over all those years. The relevancy to 2012 is astounding. We all want the same things out of our homes generation after generation. Here are some of my favorites from the 1930’s & 40’s. The link to the entire list is below.
Also, make sure to take my poll at left. I’m looking to blog on the ‘very best’ from ‘dollar’ stores. Thanks!
"Enlarge" a Small Room
2 | Place a decorative mirror so it reflects a window. It will provide the illusion of space as well as a pleasing picture. January 1938
7 | Keep the patterns in the room small-scale and to a minimum. Multiple bold prints make a room seem crowded. November 1941
Make a Big Room Cozier
11 | Arrange your furniture so there is a focal point: a fireplace, a large window with a pretty view, a bookcase or a sofa with a chair at either side. November 1941
18 | Area rugs can help group furniture together, especially mismatched upholstered pieces. February 1961
Pick the Right Colors
29 | Whether you're starting from scratch or updating a room, make a plan before introducing new colors. Take into account the hues in the furnishings you already have so your new favorite shade doesn't clash. March 1943
32 | Buying a rug? It's one of the largest color areas in the room, and the more neutral it is, the more decorating options you will have. November 1941
Master the Mix
48 | Balance in a room makes it restful to the eyes. Extend drapery rods and curtains onto the wall on either side of an off-center window. March 1939
51 | Group furniture with proportion in mind: No high pieces alongside each other, and no low ones lined up monotonously. September 1939
Get the Most Bang for Your Buck
57 | Add pattern to just one wall so an architectural feature like a fireplace or niche will be set off. It's also a great way to put a single roll of discounted wallpaper to use. November 1941
58 | If a complete redecoration is beyond your budget, concentrate on small changes such as curtains and slipcovers. January 1938
http://www.womansday.com/home/decorating-ideas/best-home-decor-ideas#slide-1
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