Trendy Tuesday

Starting today and continuing every Tuesday, I will be writing a weekly post called "Trendy Tuesday". Each post will consist of a current home decorating trend.

With the beginning of the new year come new trends sought after by the world's decorating enthusiasts. I am excited to keep you up to date with new and fun trends every week!

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This week's trend: a piece of painted furniture.

Painted furniture is a trend in the home decor realm. A simple accent piece adds character and that perfect touch of glamour to a room. A beautifully finished wood piece is just what every room needs.

A coat of paint can easily revive an outdated piece of furniture while adding that extra bit of dazzle to a room. Use lively colors to create a statement piece or subtle tones to keep it neutral.

From a chair, to a dresser, to an end table, practically any piece of furniture can be beautifully updated with a simple coat of paint.

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Painting your own furniture to give it a fresher feel saves you from unnecessary purchases. If you prefer to avoid the DIY but still desire that trendy pop of color in your room, purchase a piece of your own from an affordable store.  

If you desire to do your own furniture makeover project, I suggest doing your research first.

Adding your own style to furniture is such a fun aspect of this trend. Your new piece is sure to be a unique eye-catching touch to really make your room pop.

Before you dive into designing or purchasing your painted furniture, decide what style you are going for. There are plenty of ways to be subtle or bold with accent pieces.

One of my favorite home decor blogs, The Inspired Room, has a wonderful post on finding your own style and taste. As I've said before, decorating your home is a great medium for self-expression. Figure out how you what your home to look and go achieve it your way!

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Please share your comments on this trend! I would love to hear about any experience you have had with painting furniture, decorating with accent pieces, or finding your style.

Picture of the Day

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The beauty of decorating a room in your home is similar to this image's beauty. In this image, there are several small images that connect to one another to form the big picture. If any one of the little pieces was missing, the image would lose some of its present allure.

When focusing the eye on one of the little blocks alone, it has less appeal and lacks a distinct purpose. But when it is viewed with the picture as a whole, its significance is apparent.

Each fragment of decor in your home can be viewed in the same light as any one block from this image. Every decoration ties together to create the bigger picture- the room. Every bit of decor must be artfully linked to comprise the final design. Just like this image, symmetry and careful placement are important in the room's design.

Any one decoration might not look sensible on its own, but blends with every other piece to spring a certain dazzle in the room. Like pieces of a puzzle, each bit of decor is deliberately chosen and placed to fit in with the big picture.

In this sense, decorating can be viewed as its own art form. It is strategic, thought-out, and beautiful.

Just like a piece of art, your home reflects your own style and character. You get to create this space all on your own and make its beauty come to life. It is your personal expression, and you get to decorate accordingly.

About This Blog

A fun and trendy living space can be reality for anyone—even broke as a joke college students living in a tiny apartment or house.

When I began living solo (about two years ago) was when I developed a passion for decorating. The way my home looked was a reflection of me and my style.

I love that through decorating, I can express myself.

A well-decorated home is, well, homey! It is your creation to be prideful of.

I began reading decorating blogs, such as The Inspired Room and various magazines in search of decorating tips. I gathered up all of the tips and inspiration possible and began applying it to my home. 

However, like many college students first living on their own, I don’t have much extra cash floating around.

I gathered my newfound decorating ideas and searched for the most affordable stores to enable me to spice up my décor on a very tight budget. Quickly, I discovered that a stylish home can be created without spending copious amounts of cash.

Now, I want to share with all of you some decorating tips, inspiration, and guidelines so you can apply them to your own home.

I will also share some of my favorite stores to browse for inexpensive trendy décor, because a stylish home does not have to break the bank.

I hope you enjoy my posts, and maybe discover some inspiration of your own. Please feel free to comment any of your own thoughts, tips, favorite stores, questions, or even critiques of my thoughts. 

I appreciate you reading and would love to hear from you!

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