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Easy Tips to Make Your Home Holiday Ready
How to Accessorize Effectively

By Abe Abbas, About.com

Holiday Decorating

Photo (c) Abe Abbas

It’s that time of the year again, so get ready to make your home holiday ready. Holiday decorating can seem like a chore, but it doesn’t have to be one. If you accessorize effectively,holiday decorating doesn’t even have to take up much time or money, either. Do it in a few easy steps with these tips. Just get in the mood to be creative.

Add color and texture

  • Simply tossing some richly colored pillows can make the room feel different. Choose warm and spicy colors, or maybe something with mirror work to catch the light and add to the glowing effect.
  • Use richly textured throws.
  • Put up artwork on the walls.

Add warmth

  • Changing the shades on your lamps to warm colored ones can make the light appear richer.
  • Use candles, but make sure they are safely placed, and the flame is not close to any flammable object.
  • Silver, or other metal accessories placed under lamps can add to a feeling of richness.

Make it cozier

  • Get rid of any clutter on your coffee tables
  • Arrange your furniture in conversation groups.
  • Add rugs to your floor or a wall.
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