Do-it-yourself home decor
Photograph by Eric Roth
Perk up your living space with these easy and affordable design ideas.
Paint just the windowsills. “To add tremendous atmosphere to any room, consider painting the windowsills and sashes,” says Concord-based color consultant Bonnie Krims. “The color doesn’t have to be bright or bold to make a big impact.” Krims suggests looking to furniture and accessories in the room to find the right shade of paint, and even bringing a favorite item to the paint shop to get the color right.
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