Using shelf paper to repurpose a lamp shade

I used shelf paper to repurpose a lamp shade. Why? Because I couldn't find a lamps shade that I liked. So I thought, "Why not use shelf paper to cover my shade?" This will allow me to choose any color or pattern I like. 

I found a company called Chic Shelf Paper, but there are many companies to choose from. I was able to order the exact size I needed. I really liked that idea, less wastage.

Here is a picture of my lamp shade. It's just white. I wanted to add some color that would co-ordiante with my pillows and sofa. (There my black cat on my cream colored sofa!!)

As you can see, I wrapped the paper around the shade and slowly pulled the backing. The nice thing about this is, it's repositionable so if it starts to go crooked, you can start over agin.

It's a subtle change but it does make a difference in the space. Also the lighting isn't  good in this room.

As you can see it really is subtle, the left is pure white, the right has aqua stripes. But it's just enough of a difference to me.

What I really like about this shelf paper, I can always remove it, and either go back to the white, or go with something total different. The price for one lamp shade was $30. That's equivalent to the price of  lamp shade if you were to purchase it in a store or online. They have so many patterns and colors to choose from. They even have something for kids!!

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Drastic changes that can affect your home & pocket book!!

A while back I saw an episode on "The unsellable" on HGTV where Sofie Allsopp, recommended the seller change out her dinette set. Although I loved the changes, it cost the seller $650 for the new dinette set! Ouch!! It gave me pause to think, do you have to change out your furniture to make a dramatic change? Not really. There have been times when I though changing out the furniture would be ideal, but it may not have been in the budget to do so. Their are other ways to get that a drastic change without hurting your budget. Here are just a few suggestions:

·    Reupholster your sofa. That will totally change the look of the
     room.

Do It Yourself Divas

·    Add new chair or  recover existing chairs to your dinette/dining set.

Be an Interior decorator

·    Paint you furniture instead of replacing them. Much less costly.

Decorating Ideas made easy

These are just some ideas that you can do. Don't be afraid to think outside the box. Just make sure you use the right paint. Or if you are hiring out, make sure they are qualified to do the job.

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Home Decor Rules of Placement

Ever wanted to know the guidelines to where things should go as for as home decor in your house? How high should I hang my wall art? How many inches away from the table should my chandelier be? Well this checklist should help resolve your dilemma.   

• The perfect viewing height for wall art is 60"center, from the floor.
• The perfect amount of space between wall art  and top of mantle is 7".
• The ideal height to hang your flat screen TV is eye level when you're in the viewing position. The ideal viewing distance is 1 1/2 times the size of your flat screen TV.
• A bench at the foot of the bed should be no less the 2" shorter then the mattress width.
• Keep a minimum of 15" between coffee tables and sofa
• Don't use end tables lower then 30". The lamps will be much better and the proportion is better.
• There should be a minimum of 36" of space around your dining table to allow better flow and use.
• Light switches should be 36" above the floor and 1 1/2" - 2" off the side. This way they are out of the way of wall art and door casing.
• The optimal height for a coffee table is 18" to 20".
• Typical scone height for a bathroom is 66" above the finish floor to the center of the fixture.
• A 36" rectangular table is ideal width. It allows for conversation to the left , right, and most importantly across.
• Typically an Island should be no more the 8' long by 5' wide. Anything bigger will make it harder to clean and look to huge.
• Keep you sofa at 6'6" to 7' long. Any smaller and they look dwarf, any larger and they look like an airport lounge.
• Lighting. Multiply length x width, then multiply 1.5 = amount of wattage needed.
• Kitchen lighting. Multiply length x width, then multiply 2.5 = amount of wattage needed.
• Chandelier for rooms. Add length plus width to get the width of the chandelier, ex 16'x20' room use 36" chandelier. 
• Chandelier over table should be 30" - 34" from table top. And half the width of the table. A 48" table, use 24" width chandelier.

When it's all said and done, rules are sometimes meant to be broken! So if you think it looks and works better a certain way, then by all means go for it!!

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