It does not take very much to create a new look for a room within a
home. There are a few simple tricks and access to quite a bit of
information to use. Technology can also aid in the process of using
interior decorating for a home. The technology available can provide a
place to play around with a home's space. Decorating or redecorating a
home can also be very inexpensive with some things costing nothing to
use.

The internet provides a good place for finding technology to view the
potential in a home or room. Google Sketchup and Floorplanner allow a
person to look at a room by uploading photos or creating original
designs. Both programs are free, however Floorplanner has some paid
features available. Sketchup and Floorplanner are both Web based and
accessible from anywhere. Other places to get some suggestions are
books and magazines.

To use Google Sketchup someone can upload photos from a space and do a
virtual redecoration. The program can also be used to start with an
empty space and add original designs. Some things Sketchup is extolled
for are that it is easy to use and has many tools readily available.

Floorplanner does not require a person to download anything. Although
it is available in a free version, there are also paid subscriptions
available that have more tools. One popular feature of Floorplanner is
that it has an online gallery where other people's projects can be
viewed.

Technology is only one arsenal in a person's interior decorating
arsenal. Some simple steps can be taken to achieve a new look. It does
not take much money to follow them. A good way to start fixing up a
room or home is to remove the clutter. A clean space is a fresh
canvas.

Some ways to add pizzazz to a room are to give it a paint job or to
rearrange the furniture. Another way to change the look of a room is
to add a throw or some decorative pillows onto existing pieces of
furniture. They can brighten up a drab couch or chair.

Another way to change the look and feel of a room is with lighting.
Accent lamps or floor lamps are a good choice depending on the space.
Figurines on display or artwork on the walls can also provide a
personal touch to a room or home. Some other options are to choose a
period piece of furniture or a contemporary piece depending on one's
taste. A contemporary piece should have clean lines, whereas a more
traditional piece may have aged wood.

With a little elbow grease and commitment, people can do their own
interior decorating. There are more tools available for this task with
modern technology, including making use of the internet. Google
Sketchup and Floorplanner are some tools to help visualize a new room
with current photos or original sketches. Some simple tips that are
also affordable are to change lighting, repaint a room, or add artwork
or a figurine display.