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16 Decorating Tips from a Design Pro

Get a load of these essential home decorating ideas from designer and style expert Charles Birdsong.

Visually broaden a room by painting the ceiling darker than the walls.
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6. Broaden the Room

Visually broaden a room by painting the ceiling darker than the walls.
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Use multiple light sources -- table lamps, floor lamps, art lights, sconces, chandeliers, shelf lights -- for illumination. This enlivens the room, giving it a more flattering glow.
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Alter single-socket lamps by replacing them with double sockets. Use a soft-pink bulb in the socket closest to the seating area and a soft-white bulb in the other one.
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