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 LINDA'S
OCTOBER TIPS
With the holidays quickly
approaching, it’s a great time to add some pizzazz to
your dining room.
Replacing a dated, shiny brass chandelier will provide instant
impact – and create a favorable impression later when
you resell your home. If the fixture isn’t connected
to a dimmer switch, consider installing one. For as little
as $6, you can have a wide range of different atmospheres
at your fingertips.
While you’re looking up, you may want to jazz up the
ceiling… by adding a medallion at the base of the chandelier,
wallpapering the whole ceiling, or applying some faux paint
or a wallpaper border to a vertical step in the ceiling. If
your home has a nostalgic flavor, you might consider Armstrong’s
decorative ceiling tiles that look like antique tin tiles.
Once painted gold or copper, they look like the real thing
– without the pour acoustics.
A chair rail can add charm to a simple dining room. Chair
rails are usually 32 inches from the floor and stained or
painted the same color as the room’s woodwork. For added
impact, paint the area under the chair rail a slightly darker
shade than the upper portion of the walls or hang a coordinated
wallpaper either above or below. Or, you may want to add bead
board or use molding to create the look of panels under the
rail.
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