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10 Steps to a Well-Designed Room

From Design Secrets From the Pros

By Emily Lapkin, special to HGTV.com
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Light it up.
« Be fresh, not faddish. | BONUS STEP: Make it personal. »
"Lighting is some of the best decorating you can do," says Jackie Glisson so be sure to have a variety of lighting installed in every room. Include task lighting focused on what you'll be doing in the room, whether it's reading or checking your e-mail, as well as ambiant lighting to set the appropriate mood.

Designers suggest converting your light switches to dimmers and including a few different lamps to provide a number of lighting options. "You can never have too many lamps," says Glisson.

Find out how one designer keeps things light.



Know what you want from a room.

Remember who lives there.

Learn what pleases your senses.

Keep size in mind.

Go with your flow.


Focus on one great piece.

Formulate a plan.

Shop around.

Be fresh, not faddish.

Light it up.


BONUS STEP: Make it personal.
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