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Show rvoK o.io joq .1 ;- vt o.mnnii ii h A." t f n r o o a ra TJ JZ h- - D Z z SJU Q LU o By Greg Hall Decorating a home for the first time, or redecorating an older home can be an exiting, but daunting task. The nice thing as a homeowner is that you can make all the decisions, but the hard thing is - where do you begin? That decision may depend on how much money you have to invest in redecorating, or perhaps whether or not you purchase home furnishings fur-nishings for style or because of lasting quality. "The younger generation shops for looks and change, older people buy more for permanence," said Virginia Woods, who works with Steve Peterson Interiors of Pleasant Grove. "Over time we just need to change. Years ago we could do that by moving the items in the room around, but not any more," added Woods. Trends come and go in the home decorating business, but when decorating a home, colors are one of the most basic starting points. Keeping room colors related to other furnishings furnish-ings in the room is important when laying out a decorating plan. "Home decorating preferences in Utah are a bit different than what we see in other areas of the country. People in Utah prefer to use more warm colors such as neutrals, sage greens, browns, plums, and brown with shades of purple," pur-ple," said Woods. Regardless of the color chosen, the colors should be used in a way that will pull together the walls, the fabric in the room, and the room furniture. Other simple but important ideas can also be effective. A common mistake is to have pictures or other accessories hung too high on the wall. Wall hangings should be hung within inches of the sofa or table below, not centered on the wall from top to bottom.. Blending items and colors in a room can also add contrast and depth. Placing plants and other shelf items in front of, or just to the side of, mirrors or pictures is a good way to add dimension to the room. The size of the home will also determine how it is decorated. When decorating a larger home, rooms should be decorated differently since space is more abundant. Smaller homes don't need so much change from room to room, and a single theme throughout the home generally works well. For newer homes, people in Utah prefer to have a more open layout, where the kitchen and the great room are separated by function, rather than by walls. Most of a family's time is spent in the kitchen, the great room, and the bedroom. For this reason, it is important to blend the decorating ideas throughout these larger areas in order to make the main living area comfortable. comfort-able. "Color is what turns on emotions, but serenity sereni-ty and our feeling of being comfortable depends on balance and proportion," said Woods. In the end, your home should reflect your family style and what you like. "A good room is a visual reward for what the homeowner has done," said Woods. Greg Hall can be reached at gahall61yahoo.com I y Photo by Greg Hall An example of how color can be used to bring balance, contrast, and depth to a room and its furnishings. "niMMiii'iiiiiiiii n inn 1 illinium r piiiriiiiifBiiiriiiiiiiniitiiiiinniiHiiii 1 'iniii'inn 1 ii.awmMMMM.MMMaiiMMi iiii,,,,, , n,,. , iiiiiiiniiiiiiiiimi 1 . i.j 1 SALES - SERVICE PARTS RENTALS FACTORY TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIANS Steve Richards Service Manager Bill IVIurdoclc Expert Techncician Steve Pace Parts Manager nrHl mtat ximim -vMsf' aa I ''I'll jptil my greys in ttoe stooj? against a it y hotly in tto& state!" Jamison McPherson, General Manager j - f l & ; John Dizizre ILJX ivi Lxrvi 1I ISJ-T- 3 SPBSHGI 801-489-3167 West Frontage Rd. 1-1 5 Toil Free 8B8-201-2S25 435-623-1 3S3 845 South Main St. Toll Free 800-7S9-2270 |