The drapes are 10 years old. The sunflower motif from last year just isn't happening anymore. The living room is screaming for a makeover, but the thought of redecorating is overwhelming. This is why most people keep the same look for decades, interior designers say. But finding a suitable look to match each homeowner's taste is getting easier.
Home decor is a big business today, and easy solutions are plentiful.
Even discount markets, such as Target and Kmart, are offering simple, inexpensive home furnishings. And today's bigger homes and plenitude of choices make the experience both gratifying and exciting. Joan Lujan first visualized her desired style before taking the plunge. About four years ago, Lujan was moving into a new home in the Upper Valley where her living room furniture would be too small. She wasn't pleased with the family room because the walls were painted a cold, stark white.