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Whether your taste ranges from Victorian to country or eclectic to contemporary, Lou's expert advice helps people end up with a livable, lavish interior that they will love.

Avoid overwhelming tones on walls and in rugs. Instead, bring color into your home by accessorizing with a ruby red lampshade or an electric-blue vase.

Look to nature as a guide when decorating your home. When you look outside, the colors range from dark to light - and they should do the same in your home. White ceilings make rooms look taller and more open, as do light-colored walls. A darker carpet will make things feel grounded.

Light up the room with natural lighting (windows and skylights) and electric lighting (lamps, sconces and fixtures).

Give yourself additional storage space by installing a variety of shelves, cubby holes and clothing rods.

Avoid adding too much - or too little - to a room. Clutter can be unbearable, but too little furniture can leave a home feeling unfinished.

It's the little things - from paint to woodwork - that bring out the best in a home. Accentuating even the smallest of details can make a big difference.

A total of 42% of U.S. renters or homeowners have done some or extensive remodeling or decorating in the last year, and 44% claim they did half or more of it on their own.*
The top three considerations respondents cited when remodeling and decorating are price (73%), ease and low maintenance (64%) and durability (63%).*
A total of 88% of people decorate their homes for one or more holidays during the year.

* [Source: Bates Worldwide]

Topics Lou Can Discuss:
Decorating
Creating a "signature look"
Using light to accentuate a room
Choosing the right color paint
Faux finishing and other painting techniques
Using decorative woodwork and trim
Creating a home office
Installing built-ins
Selecting the right furniture
Choosing the right accessories
Decorating on a budget
Home Basics
Minimizing sound disruptions
Using shelves to enhance organization
Organizing kitchen pantries and closets for maximum space

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