DIY on a dime
Of course, the do-it-yourself ship has most certainly docked on Jamaican soil, so back out your scissors, glue guns and high school home economics skills to make your house your home. Booker gives some inexpensive tips to add dimension and character to your home, like using wall stencils to add patterns on walls instead of buying mosaic or decorative tiles.
She also suggests using painters tape to make patterns, such as stripes and other styles on walls to give them a dramatic effect by adding another colour of paint. Other D-I-Y projects include making headboards for bedrooms, cushions from old clothes or even making a stylish herb garden in your kitchen, to make your space unique to you.
Here are three home decor hacks to consider as well:
• Paint smaller rooms in softer, lighter colours to help make the room feel larger.
• Use decorative mirrors to add instant light and dimension to your living space.
• Mix old and new, expensive and inexpensive items for diversity and charm in any room.
“Don’t lock yourself in…Don’t limit yourself…There are no rules…Go wild! It’s your space,” are only a few of the many tips that Booker, the DeZign Diva gives. So, listen to the master, follow her advice and make your house, your home.