Home improvement does not necessarily mean that you should be dismantling your whole house. It does not also suggest of spending a considerable amount of money to beautify your place. There are some easy and less expensive options if you want to improve the interior of your home. And one of the most effective ways is through art. Thomas Dapcich in his article emphasized the use of art for home improvement:
How to: Use art to enhance your home
Often, art is seen as one of the last pieces of the puzzle when it comes to interior design. But using as the focal point in your home and designing around it can be a great way to create balanced, beautiful spaces in your home.
Consider the repetition of colour and line... the constant theme of black and white creates harmony and unity in the space. The result is an aesthetically pleasing complete composition. Read original post...
Aside from mixing in and balancing the color inside your home, you may also want to play with your lights. Yes, it has been proven that changes in lighting may enhance the beauty of a particular room in your house. In the following article of Lowe's it made mention of the function of light layering in order to change the ambience and accent of a room:
Layers of Light
There are three layers of light: ambient, task and accent. The size of your room and room type will determine which types you need, but in general you want at least two to properly light a room. Sometimes simply adding a layer of light can dramatically increase your home's quality of light. More...
As mentioned, there are so many ways to enhance the appearance of your home without too much cost. However, you should also remember that functionality should not be sacrificed for entire design. You should strive to balance both, thus creating harmony in your own home.
