Powell explained that decorating dilemmas often occur when eager consumers spend on items they fall in love with at the store, but that don't work in harmony with the home. "It happens more often than it should, especially now, during this 'cocooning' trend when more Americans are making larger investments in home beautification."

Powell offers this basic decorating wisdom:

* Size does matter: Oversized sofas and accent pieces look beautiful in the showroom, but may not fit in your space.
* Anchor your colors: Sometimes all it takes to revitalize a room is a new color scheme. But when you choose a wall color, make sure it's picked up in other places throughout the room.
* It's wise to accessorize: Some well-placed accessories can go a long way in making a room look 'done' - without breaking the bank.

Homeowners looking for a change sometimes go for a complete makeover, which is not always necessary or cost-effective, according to Powell. "Whether your vision is grand or low-key, seeking the advice of a professional helps you achieve the home style of your dreams and avoid costly mistakes, thus making the most of your decorating dollars," Powell added.

Decor & You(, a national interior decorating franchise with dozens of locations, offers comprehensive personalized service with a complete line of fine custom furniture, window and wall coverings, art and accessories for all budgets. Decor & You(r) also offers free online courses from The Knowledge Center, combining decorating know-how with business savvy.

"Although more consumers named home improvement as their top spending priority for the coming year, the most important thing to remember when budgeting for decorating is to put the money in the right places," says to Karen Powell, co-founder and CEO of Decor and You(, a leading national decorating franchise.

Powell explained that decorating dilemmas often occur when eager consumers spend on items they fall in love with at the store, but that don't work in harmony with the home. "It happens more often than it should, especially now, during this 'cocooning' trend when more Americans are making larger investments in home beautification."

Powell offers this basic decorating wisdom:

* Size does matter: Oversized sofas and accent pieces look beautiful in the showroom, but may not fit in your space.
* Anchor your colors: Sometimes all it takes to revitalize a room is a new color scheme. But when you choose a wall color, make sure it's picked up in other places throughout the room.
* It's wise to accessorize: Some well-placed accessories can go a long way in making a room look 'done' - without breaking the bank.

Homeowners looking for a change sometimes go for a complete makeover, which is not always necessary or cost-effective, according to Powell. "Whether your vision is grand or low-key, seeking the advice of a professional helps you achieve the home style of your dreams and avoid costly mistakes, thus making the most of your decorating dollars," Powell added.

Decor & You(, a national interior decorating franchise with dozens of locations, offers comprehensive personalized service with a complete line of fine custom furniture, window and wall coverings, art and accessories for all budgets. Decor & You(r) also offers free online courses from The Knowledge Center, combining decorating know-how with business savvy.

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