As warmer weather is fast-approaching, you might start thinking about how to liven up your décor or furniture rental to welcome spring and summer. But how to do it without spending a fortune? Decorating seasonally can be a challenge, but the key is flexibility and creativity. This week at CORT Furniture Rental, we reached out to our followers and to decorating experts to find out how you stay on trend from season to season with your home décor. Erika Woelfel is BEHR Paints’ Director of Color and an international colorist, and had some great tips for the CORT Furniture Rental blog. (For more on color according to Erika, visit the Colorfully, Behr blog.) “Seasonal color changes can be made in every room of the house,” says Erika. “Sometimes it is as easy as changing out a pillow or towel, but you can also change out wall colors and rugs to bring a seasonal theme into your decor.” She says that the bathroom is one of the easiest places to make a change, since retailers often come out with new towel colors each year. For the dining area, Erika says, “I change out the linens, dishes and centerpieces for summer or …
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Spring is here and summer is quickly on its way. In addition to getting your shorts out for the onslaught of sunshine, there’s also no better time to dive back into experimenting with food and hosting dinners. If you’re interested in entertaining this summer, don’t let your dining room dissuade you–here are some simple and quick ways to spruce it up for those afternoon brunches and dinners that go late into the night. Get Rid of the Unnecessary The first step to giving your dining room a new feel is to rid it of clutter, which will detract from any elegance or unity that you’re hoping to achieve. If you have furniture that no longer fits with your new vision, consider investing in a self-storage unit. Also make sure that there is a clear path from your kitchen to the dining room to streamline the process and make entertaining that much easier. Natural Decor Take advantage of spring and the beautiful, natural decor that will start popping up. Flowers are inexpensive and elegant ways to brighten your dining room and give it a welcome feel. Try to use as much natural light as you can–if your dining room …
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Whether you are home staging, painting a new apartment, or giving your house a makeover, color schemes can present a problem when giving your home a spruce. You want your space to have enough variety that it is interesting, but you don’t want it to look like you used every color in the Crayola box. Not only that, but the way you choose color can depend on the type of home you have and your reason for the makeover. This week at CORT we’re covering ways to re-color according your home’s needs. Read on for our best color scheme tips for houses, home staging, and apartments. Color Scheme Basics Ask yourself: How do you want the room to feel? Maybe you want your game room to be energizing, or you want a relaxing bedroom, or perhaps you want your living room to feel sophisticated and modern. What colors do you associate with those feelings? Also think about what colors you already like. Look at the clothes in your closet, for example, or draw inspiration from the colors of your favorite season. If you surround yourself with the colors you like, you’ll want to spend more time in the rooms with …
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Interior design inspiration can come from anywhere. Your favorite painting, an animal print, even the foods you eat can spark an idea that changes your entire interior. This week we’re focusing on artwork, and exploring how CORT Furniture Rental artwork can inspire a whole room. The new CORT Signature Collection 2013 provides that kind of inspiration, bringing together all kinds of furniture rental pieces in a host of colors to inspire you and transform your home. Let our visual inspiration to create design ideas of your own, or use our furniture rental pieces to build a room that rejuvenates your style. Green CORT’s Reaching Out Framed Artwork is strong enough to make a statement, but also subtle enough to use as a jumping-off point to plan the rest of a room. The textures and colors suggest an abstract feel, while the lines of the print are much more organic. We chose Ace Accent Chairs as main furnishings, with small accents of color throughout the room that bring out the bright hues in the artwork. The furniture rental artwork’s colors are echoed in an Aqua Swirl Lamp, a Sage Dining Chair, and an Aros Area Rug, while the smooth texture Capiz …
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So you’ve chosen to go for black décor. You’ve decided to paint your walls that shade of Black Cracked Pepper and are ready to look into home furniture rental or remodeling or whatever you please. But now what? When you think of black décor, you might think of the inside of a Halloween haunted house, or perhaps the interior of the Addams family’s abode. But with a little care, like well-chosen accents, the right home furniture rental, and a touch of your own personal design, decorating with black is anything but depressing. Here are 5 ways to work with black décor without looking drab: Add Textures Using diverse textures and materials in a mostly-black room can help avoid monotony. Many paints have a range of finishes, from flat matte to glossy enamel. If you are painting your walls or furniture black, consider varying your finishes. Chalkboard paint can be a fun way to incorporate black into your design! It automatically supplies a matte finish and lets you decorate and redecorate any way you like. Also try varying the textures you choose in your furnishings and home furniture rental pieces. Dark metals, leathers, and thickly woven fabrics all create great contrast. …
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Think using patterns in your décor is risk? Think again! Patterned furniture and décor should not be left to professional designers alone. You can find plenty of furnishings and furniture rental pieces that sport great patterns and incorporate them into your home. Follow these easy guidelines to get started using patterns and prints in your furniture and furniture rental and spice up your home’s look. Mixing Patterns Can you pair a geometric-patterned rug with ornate damask wallpaper? The short answer: “Yes.” Mixing patterns is a totally acceptable practice, but there are a few things to keep in mind. If you’re planning on mixing patterns, it helps if they are of similar colors. Patterns should also complement each other. If one is busy, try pairing it with a simple pattern. In the end, trust your eye. You’re the one who will be living with the final choice, so if it looks hideous to you, scrap the combination and start afresh. Patterns Plus Neutrals It helps to mix your patterns with solids and neutrals. The monochromatic touches with help break up the pattern so it is not too overwhelming. Feel free to incorporate the colors that already exist in your patterned pieces, …
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The home staging process can be tricky, especially if you are undertaking it on your own. You want your home to look put-together, but not overdone. You also want it to have style, but not so much personality that it becomes unattractive to some buyers. This week CORT brings you home staging shortcuts for a home that is perfectly planned and inviting to buyers. None of these rules are hard-and-fast, of course, but they do make great guidelines when it comes to home staging. Choosing a Paint Color Scheme The trick to choosing paint colors for home staging is to aim for a universally appealing color scheme. Dramatic statements and dark walls, while great for individual tastes, might not make the best impression on potential buyers. Opt for light neutrals, like variations of white and light grey, to make every room into a space win which a buyer could envision his or her own décor. Arranging Your Furniture Whether you choose to use your own furniture or opt for furniture rental to outfit your home during the home staging process, the way you arrange it can be the difference between awkward and inviting. If you are choosing to buy or …
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Is your bedroom in need of a little sprucing up? From curtains to clearance furniture, there are so many ways you can improve your bedroom’s look without spending lots of money. Maybe you’ve decided to change the look of your whole home; maybe you have re-upped the lease on your apartment and would like to personalize your space; or maybe you just want to make some little changes in order to mix things up. Whatever your reason for your bedroom re-do, we have suggestions to help you do it up right. The Little Things Whether you choose to undertake a total makeover or you want to make subtle changes, the details in a room make all the difference. Something as simple as a fresh coat of paint can give a room new life. You could opt to lighten the things and paint the room white, or you could design around dark walls, or even take the plunge and paint your bedroom a bright, bold color. Even the simple act of hanging curtains can make a room look finished. Bargain-Hunting To make a bigger change, put on your thinking cap and start to search for deals on furnishings and accessories. Clearance …
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Designing with an all-white theme is mind is a daring choice, but with the right tools and tips it can be pulled off to great effect. Don’t be afraid to make your home furniture rental choices crisp and clean! Going for an all-white room can be just as bold as choosing bright, fluorescent blue or dramatic dark walls. White can add romance, or subtlety, or brightness, so go forth with confidence to paint and decorate with white! Here are some tips to help you complete the transformation. Choosing the Right White Paint Many a joke has been made about the thousands of shades of white that exist. But is it true that China White, Angel’s Kiss, Winter Frost, and Quail’s Egg are all the same? Not in the slightest. The shade of white you choose defines the mood of a room. Whether you choose to paint first and decorate second, or paint your walls to complement your current white home furniture rental pieces is up to you. A cool white with a blue tint makes a room feel modern and crisp, while a warm yellow-tinted white might give a room a cozier, more antique feel. A white with a slightly …
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Whether you have a spacious foyer, a small hallway, or a casual mudroom, the entryway of your home is the first thing guests see. It is also, more often than not, the place you first hit when you come home. This is why every home needs a welcoming entrance. A good entryway serves two purposes: it is inviting, but it is also functional. Furnishings First The furniture in your entryway bridges the gap between style and purpose. In an entryway, it is best if each piece serves a purpose. This way, you prevent the space from looking too cluttered or cramped. Accent furniture often achieve this goal best, particularly pieces with storage built in. Accent pieces like the CORT Silver Console or other tables that are shallow but long may be best, since they won’t protrude into the walking area, but serve as an easy-to-reach surface for miscellaneous objects, such as library books to be returned. A long mirror like CORT’s Catania Mirror, or a small mirror like the Starburst Mirror placed at eye-level can make an entryway look more spacious and let you catch one last glimpse of yourself before heading out. Additionally, adding one or two chairs can …
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