Whether you're preparing your home for sale or you just want to update its appearance, a few key changes in your decor can make a dramatic difference.
Brighten rooms: Shades of white account for 50 percent of paint sales, and for good reason: It's refreshing, restful and all furnishings look good with that color.
Rearrange living room furniture: Begin by pulling the sofa into the center of

the room, facing a fireplace or picture window.
Reevaluate uses of rooms: A rarely used guest bedroom or dining room can be converted into a home office.
Use standing screens to mask problem areas: Tri-fold screens are one way to hide eyesores (like home office equipment).
Fill an empty corner: Place a large pot

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