How to Have a No-Cost-Makeover Party for a Room in Your House

I'd love to have a room like this

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By Virginia Allain
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If you wish the HGTV Decorating Cents program would visit your home and makeover the living room, quit waiting. Invite two or three friends and make a party out of redesigning that room at no cost. Here's how.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

2 or 3 friends whose design instincts you trust
a broom and duster
some refreshments
sliding disks to put under heavy furniture
supplies for picture hanging

Step 1

Before the Party

Invite several friends whose taste you admire. It takes probably 2 to 4 people to move the furniture easier. Stock in some snacks and beverages. Clean under the chairs and behind the sofa so you won't be embarrassed by enormous dust bunnies when the furniture gets moved.
Step 2

The Briefing

Explain what doesn't suit you about the room and its furnishings. Tell them what you'd like the room to feel like and what activities it needs to accomodate.
Step 3

Use the Muscles

Move most of the accessories and smaller furniture out of the room except for the really too-big-to-remove items.
Step 4

Experiment

Move the major pieces around trying them on different walls, different angles and combinations. Keep in mind traffic patterns, views, and balance.
Step 5

Treasure Hunt

Tour the house looking for furniture and accessories to use in the room. Try lamps in different places. Hold pictures up on various walls to check the effect. Add pillows and throws.
Step 6

Savor the Success

Sit down with your exhausted friends and enjoy the new room. Have some refreshments and relax.

Comments

veryirie said

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on 10/14/2008 How much fun this would be! GREAT idea!!!

missforty said

on 9/9/2008 We actually did this last weekend for a friend, it really helps to have multiple people giving ideas!

mactraks said

on 9/6/2008 This is SUCH a good idea! Even if nothing much changes, you will have had a great time with your friends. They will feel honored that you asked their opinions about something so personal to you. Carol

Cherst1031 said

on 9/5/2008 I so need this, can I share your friends? Really, great ideas, using what we already have in new ways is a good way to save money while using things we already love.