{ tuesday tips }

Have you seen the new February issue of House Beautiful? It's pages are packed with great design tips for the New Year and a plethora of inspiring interiors to peruse. I especially love their practical and budget friendly "101 decorating Makeovers – small changes that make a big difference" feature and have shared a few of my favorite tips below:

#38 

Paint the inside of your kitchen cabinets a color 

that sets off your dishes and glasses. Everything will 

look cleaner and more finished.

(try this with your dining room hutch too)

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#35

Buy a big modern shallow bowl, fill 

it with photos, & put it on your coffee table. 

An instant conversation starter.

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#88

Hang a mirror in your outdoor room.

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#31

Pull apart a big inexpensive mixed bouquet 

from the supermarket. Group similar flowers and put 

them in small vases. You'll have some for every room.

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#94

Rearrange your fireplace mantel. Instead of one 

candlestick at each end, mass lots of them on one side. 

Remember: Odd numbers make the best arrangements.

The issue includes many, many quick & simple ideas that can instantly transform a room. We'd love to know...what's the simplest makeover you ever did that made the biggest impact?

Photo sources
Top Photo: S.HOPtalk
Other Photos: Domino