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No matter how many books, magazines, TV shows, on-line articles and decorating showhouses you explored, you will still be surprised how many things can go wrong with your decorating project.
We can read books and magazines, watch TV shows, read online articles, and visit decorating showhouses to find all sorts of wonderful advice on things to do to get a beautifully decorated room. But it's hard to learn ahead of time what things to avoid before you even start a decorating project. Here is 1 call interior services list of the top 10 things NOT to do.

 1)  Don't Let Someone Make Choices for You
Your home is your personal space. Don't let someone else tell you what you should do. If you need help, ask for suggestions. But when the time comes to make decisions, they should be yours. It's your home and you should feel comfortable with the choices

 2)   Don't Paint First
You can buy paint in every color under the sun. In fact, you can have paint mixed in any imaginable color you might want. Choose fabric, carpet, and upholstery first.

 3)  Don't Choose Paint From a Paint Chip
A small chip of a paint sample might look great in the fluorescent light in the paint store. But a whole wall of it might be overpowering. When you've decided on a color, purchase a quart of the color and paint a small section to see how the color looks in the room with natural light. If you don't want to mess up the walls, paint a piece of cardboard and tape it on the walls in the room where you plan to use the color.

4)  Don't Decide on Colors in a Store
Ask for samples of paint and carpet and swatches of fabric so you can see what they look like in your home. or better yet, call 1 Call Interior Services at (352) 238-1678 for a free in-home consultation.  Check them out in natural light and in the evening with lamps

5)   Don't Settle for Blah If You Love Bold
A gallon of red paint doesn't cost any more than a gallon of white. You get my point! If you love color, find a way to use your favorite colors in your home. Choose colors that express your personality and coordinate with things you love.

6)  Don't Ignore the Psychology of Color
Don't think that you can create a relaxing sanctuary in a room with red walls. Blue and green are more calming and relaxing. Choose red and orange for play rooms or family rooms where the action is. Select a color scheme to create the atmosphere you want in the room.

7)  Don't Ignore the Focal Point of Your Room
Not every room has a focal point, but if yours does, make it important. Arrange the artwork and furniture around this important element.

8)  Don't Build Barriers
Don't put a chair in front of a door or a table in an obvious traffic area. Leave room for easy access and movement within the room.

9)  Don't Invest in Trends
Don't break you budget on pieces that are trendy. Trends come and go. You'll want to spend your precious resources on pieces that will last for a while. If you are attracted to crystal studded or fur-covered furniture, experiment with a less expensive crystal embellished lampshade or faux fur throw.

10)  Don't Forget the Details
Don't just paint the walls and put the furniture around the room. Learn about details that make your decorating style unique. Find interesting lamps, arrange books neatly, add decorative pillows to furniture, and include fragrant candles and flowers.

Decorating is fun! If you follow our advice, you'll be able to avoid most of the major decorating mistakes and have a home you love to come home to! For more ideas and info. please feel free to browse our website at www.1callinteriors.com or phone us 7 days a week at (352) 238-1678 for a free in-home consultation.   

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