{"id":15604,"date":"2018-01-04T12:01:28","date_gmt":"2018-01-04T18:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/?p=15604"},"modified":"2018-01-04T12:03:01","modified_gmt":"2018-01-04T18:03:01","slug":"home-new-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/home-new-look\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas to Give Your Home a Great New Look"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you ever get the urge to change things around? Give your surrounding space a new theme or a totally new look? It is a human instinct to want change periodically. Looking at the same d\u00c3\u00a9cor every day and night dulls the mind and clouds the visual senses. We would like to suggest a few ideas that might help with either a minor or full-on d\u00c3\u00a9cor rejuvenation to give your home a new look.<\/p>\n<p>There are four basic strategic changes you can make to your home\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s interior that will create a new look. The following changes will also include accents that complement your highlighted choice(s). Here are some updates you can add to your new home in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/mexico-for-sale\/?art=blmexmap_040118&amp;web=blog\">Mexico<\/a>:<\/p>\n<h4>Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s look at one of the most obvious changes that will give your home a new look and that is paint<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Paint<\/strong> can change a room\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s size, look and surrounding motif. Paint can also take a drab looking space and make it look vibrant. Consider using <strong>shades<\/strong> and\/or <strong>tones<\/strong> that compliment your furniture, artwork and even the outdoor environment. Here are a couple rules of thumb that may help your painting plans.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose neutral colors that can accept a variety of furniture tones. Also take into consideration your couches and chairs that have patterns in their cushions.<\/li>\n<li>If you add an accent wall, remember to go with a slightly darker tone, but stay with a color that complements.<\/li>\n<li>Vibrant colors excite a room, but offer limited changes in design when the time comes to update and\/or change motif. Again, think neutral colors that can coordinate together easily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15610\" title=\"Home new look\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-look.jpg\" alt=\"Home new look\" width=\"608\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-look.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-look-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-look-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Selecting the right sheen(s) that match the rooms various lighting. Take note:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>flat sheen<\/strong> absorbs light and lessens the room\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s brightness. Especially in rooms that get a lot of natural light. A flat sheen also hides imperfections in the walls themselves.<\/li>\n<li>A popular sheen is <strong>Eggshell.<\/strong> It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a low-luster sheen that is slightly brighter than Flat\/Flat Matte. It gives a slight glow when light hits its surface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Satin<\/strong> reflects light and brightens a room. It will also give a dull room volume when light is present.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>Semi-Gloss<\/strong> brightens, creates volume and is very durable for a well-used space. The downside is that it brings out the imperfections of the wall\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s surface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another way to bring out a rooms appearance is furniture and well placed rugs.<\/p>\n<h4>Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s start with furniture<\/h4>\n<p>There are a few options when considering changing around your chairs and couches. The less expensive way would be to change out the cushions and add new accent pillows. Changing up or refiguring coordinating patterns can give your room(s) a new and refreshing new look. This also works well with built in furniture.<\/p>\n<p>If you decide to replace your current furniture, think about a design that can adapt to future theme changes. Consider colors like <strong>off whites<\/strong>, <strong>pale pastels<\/strong> or <strong>earth tones<\/strong>. These pantone shades are easy to blend with wall, table and\/or free standing artwork. Using throw rugs are also a perfect addition in accenting a room.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15608\" title=\"Home new look\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-look-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Home new look\" width=\"629\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-look-2.jpeg 940w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-look-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-look-2-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>After selecting paint and choosing your furniture arrangement, the next step is to accent your surroundings<\/h4>\n<p>The saying goes, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153<strong>Less is more<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d which means just that, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t overdo it. Strategically placing knick knacks or pieces of artwork can highlight a space. Coordinate a color that relates to a theme and\/or look for a one of a kind item that will add a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcwow\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 factor to your room. <strong>Plants<\/strong> are also a great addition to spaces. Make sure they stay trimmed, kept in pots that blend to your d\u00c3\u00a9cor and don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get real bushy.<\/p>\n<p>A change that doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t always get recognized immediately, but will enhance the decor and will speak volumes is window treatments. Upgraded <strong>shades<\/strong>,<strong> sheers<\/strong> or <strong>drapes<\/strong> draw casual attention, which is perfect touch to any room. Other simple changes you can consider are upgrading your ceiling fans or light fixtures. They also add value to your home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15609\" title=\"Home new look\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-look-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Home new look\" width=\"635\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-look-3.jpeg 940w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-look-3-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-look-3-768x507.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A few of the simpler decorating suggestions can be done on an annual or seasonal basis. After doing a major freshening up, you can then make slight changes by simply switching out \u00e2\u20ac\u201c adding to, or taking away accent pieces. Change can also come by just repositioning certain items from room to room. Whatever changes you make will always be an inviting atmosphere to your guest and at the same time, keep your senses alive!<\/p>\n<p><em>Remember, at Top Mexico Real Estate&#8230; We make it happen!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\/b-property-detail-playadelcarmen.php?propId=17761&amp;art=bb_040118&amp;web=blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/starlight.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/starlight.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/starlight-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/starlight-630x150.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you ever get the urge to change things around? 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