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• Several Simple Ways to Brighten a Room

A dark dining room set can be brought to the light with fabric slipcovers and a tablecloth. If your dining set has seen better days, change the entire look by painting the table top and chairs in a light colour for a country-cottage feel. If your chairs have fabric seats then simply remove them and recover them in a fresh, fun fabric. Sew a matching tablecloth or table runner while you're at it. Dark flooring is gorgeous but in a basement where there is little light it can be gloomy. Lighten the look with seagrass area rugs that are easy to maintain and are relatively inexpensive. Dark wooden doors suck up tons of light, especially in a small entryway. Paint dark doors in a fresh off-white colour. You'll be amazed at just how much brighter the entrance will look once the door and trim i...

... as tie-backs adorned with small seashells, jute, raffia or dried flowers. Stamp a soft design such...

• Winnipeg Free Press
• October 08, 2009