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SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023 • YOUR HOME YOUR WAY • THE BRANDON SUN
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from your old items or do- nate/sell them and buy a few new staples. Add either real or faux plants. Invest in main furniture piece: If you have it in your budget, Bauman suggests investing in your main piece of furniture. Spend a little more money on the piece that will get the most use, such as a sofa or sectional. “That’s what you will use the most, that’s what will wear the most, so you really want to get something that is comfortable, looks good and easy to clean,” Bauman said. Accent chairs or island stools that are not used as much can be purchased at a lower price point to offset the cost of a major investment item. » Jillian Austin is a freelance writer and real estate agent with Century 21 Westman Realty. » Jillianaustin.news@gmail.com » Twitter: @jillianaustin
WHAT’S OUT? • Modern farmhouse: The past few years, this is what ev- eryone wanted when they were building a house. White, black, relaxed farmhouse. But now Bauman said we’re tran- sitioning from that design style. • DIY paneling: Putting up an accent wall and painting it an accent colour. • Over-decorating: Too many pillows on your bed or couch? Homeowners are moving toward more practical selections and looking for quality over quantity. • Stark white and white marble: Bauman said there will al- ways be a place for it, but people are shifting toward warm- er styles. • Coloured appliances: Could be fun commercially, but this trend is over for the residential projects.
“What I’m doing in all my projects is every switch must be dimmable, because we really want to be able to control that light,” she said. “And now with all the LED fixtures out there, this is possible.” Finally, something to con- sider is statement lighting. Bauman said she takes her lighting fixtures very seriously, and they are a combination of art and function. “You don’t have to spend a lot of money either. They are really coming out with a lot of options that are more afford- able and you might just need one of these fixtures or two of them and they really can just change a space, plus they also add great light.” TIPS TO REFRESH YOUR SPACE Paint: At a minimal cost,
paint can totally transform your space, Bauman said. “If you have cabinets … they can be painted. It’s not a long- term solution, but it definite- ly will save you quite a few years before you have to re- do that kitchen, so paint is No.1.” DIY Decor: Take an old canvas piece of artwork and
cover it in a textured plas- ter — those are very in right now, Bauman said. “Even old vases, re-cover with tex- tured plaster, or spray paint or paint. Maybe you like the shape of something, maybe you like the style, but you don’t like the colour. DIY decor is a big one.” Start fresh: Either DIY
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