While almost everyone would love to live in a brand new home, the reality is that the average American home is over thirty years old; simply put, most of us are not fortunate enough to live in a new home. With an older home comes maintenance and repairs along with cosmetic issues – older homes can often look dated and out of style, especially kitchens and bathrooms.
Fortunately it’s easier than ever to update the look of your home – today’s focus on home décor can be seen in the many home makeover television shows along with the extensive do-it-yourself sections at the big box retailers. The major bed and bath stores offer an amazing array of bathroom hardware, shower heads, medicine cabinets, towel warmers and the like, all designed for installation by the average homeowner, so there’s truly no need to live in an outdated environment.
Bedrooms are a breeze to update – modern fashionable bedding is fun and a makeover requires little more effort than making the bed. Today’s bedding is different than the bedding of thirty years ago; bedspreads are out, as is the “matchy-matchy” look. A typical bedding set consist of a quilt or comforter, a bed skirt and two pillow shams which are generally offered in an eclectic assortment of coordinating prints, patterns and colors. Pillows are piled at the headboard to pull it all together and the total look is one of effortless style and sophistication.