Get the Midas Touch on a Minimalist Budget

<h2 style="margin: 10pt 0in 0pt">Get the Midas Touch on a Minimalist Budget</h2>(ARA) - Do you look through home design magazines with envy, wishing you could create the same type of high-style, inspired looks featured on their glossy pages? Do you dream of what you would do to your home if you only had the budget?Your resources may be limited, but your home decor doesn’t have to reflect that. "Decorating on a budget isn’t about being cheap, it’s about being smart — making informed decisions and getting the best value for your money," says Kristan Cunningham, interior designer and host of HGTV’s Design on a Dime. <div style="text-align: center"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="425" height="282"><param name="movie" value="../images/banners/2b.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="menu" value="false" /><param name="wmode" value="" /><embed src="../images/banners/2b.swf" wmode="" quality="high" menu="false" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="282"></embed></object></div> Here are some ways you can get the Midas touch and stretch your decorating dollars to make your home look like a million bucks — even if you spend significantly less. Choose a CenterpieceHome furnishing magazines often feature rooms with a creative centerpiece — a great fixture, dramatic lighting or original artwork that creates a bold, dramatic statement at the center of the room. Create your own bold statement on a budget with some fabulously priced items. When updating your kitchen, look no further than the faucet as your piece de resistance. The faucet is the most used — and therefore most noticed — item in this room. To create an attractive centerpiece at the sink, be sure to install an affordably priced faucet with unparalleled styling, like Moen’s Camerist kitchen faucet. Its high-arc spout adds to its appearance and facilitates a variety of everyday tasks like cleaning and filling tall pots. Camerist’s transitional styling will complement almost any decor and is offered in today’s most popular finishes including Oil Rubbed Bronze, Chrome and LifeShine Stainless. Plus, it’s available in a highly efficient pullout model to add function and fashion at the sink. Chandeliers are quickly becoming a staple of distinguished decoration in every space from the dining room to the bedroom. If you love the look of a stunning chandelier, but are stunned by its price tag and the task of wiring for one, adorn your home with a candle chandelier, like the Living Accents Candle Chandelier, available at Ace Hardware. Besides providing a beautiful focal point, these chandeliers give your room a cozy, warm glow when lit — no electrical work required. To add personality to any space, incorporate a stunning original painting from an artist all of your guests are sure to know — you! If you’re not the most artistic person in the world, don’t sweat it. You can create a one-of-a-kind original, with the help of 1-2-3 Art (www.easy123art.com). The company takes your original photo and creates a customized paint-by-number kit, complete with numbered outline, reference guide, paint brushes and acrylic paints. Four kits are available, each for less than $100. Supporting StatementsOnce you choose your room’s focal point, move on to its supporting details. If you don’t have the money for new furniture or bedding, decorative pillows and throws can help you make a statement. Look for coordinating — but not identical — patterns and hues, to connect everything without overdoing it. Add a simple curtain to pull the look together and give your room some warmth. You can find some great options at your nearest department store — many priced less than $25. When it comes to wall coverings, don’t underestimate the power of a good coat of paint. A gallon of quality paint costs approximately $20 and is a great way to pull a room together. Paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams predicts the "it" colors of 2009 will include water-inspired blues, spicy reds and oranges, hues with hints of gray and neutrals that resemble natural elements. Pick one of these shades to make your home colorful and current. <div style="text-align: center"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="425" height="282"><param name="movie" value="../images/banners/2a.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="menu" value="false" /><param name="wmode" value="" /><embed src="../images/banners/2a.swf" wmode="" quality="high" menu="false" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="282"></embed></object></div> If you think you don’t have the money to redecorate, think again. By using the tips above, you can give your room a Midas touch without paying the price for designer items. For more information on the Camerist kitchen faucets or other Moen products, visit <a href="http://www.moen.com/">www.moen.com</a> or call (800) BUY-MOEN (800) 289-6636). Courtesy of ARAcontent

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