Must know home decoration tips & tricks

by Ann Hayward 06/09/2025

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Want to spruce up your home? With the right home decorations, you can freshen up your space and give it a brand-new glow. This blog provides a beginners guide to a few great home decoration tips. 

Paint window frames a bold accent shade

Painting window frames with bold shades can complement your living space. Hues like yellow or tangerine brighten the area and can add a warm filter to light entering rooms. This design also adds visual interest as it complements neutral tones found elsewhere in the space. For example, aqua painted frames to complement a beige room.

Prioritize storage & organization

In addition to adding bright accents to your home, it’s important to keep your space organized. An unorganized space can draw attention away from your awesome home decor. Multipurpose storage can help. For example, some ottoman chairs come with a department for storage. This allows you to utilize the entire space, so your home design can shine! 

Give your home a seasonal update

Small seasonal updates can be fun and add a touch of cheer to your space. For example, decorate your powder room with orange and red hand towels, leaves and rugs during Fall. Add a fresh assortment of flowers to your coffee table during Spring. Small changes can liven up the entire room. 

Get creative with your home decor. Paint your window frames with bold accent colors. Organize your space and keep it clean. Consider decorating areas such as the dining room table with seasonal themed decorations. If you need assistance with choosing a design style, consider consulting an interior designer for more home decor inspiration. 

About the Author
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Ann Hayward

Born in Philadelphia and raised in the suburbs, Ann Hayward got her Pennsylvania real estate license at age 18 even before going to college. This second-generation real estate professional followed in the footsteps of her father and two uncles, inheriting their passion for the business. Licensed in DC, Maryland and Virginia, Ann is accomplished in her career, with numerous designations including SFR, SRES, PSA, WHC, and multiunit Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) from the National Development Council. She specializes in Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, all jurisdictions where Ann has lived and knows very well. In addition to her professional expertise, she owns and manages personal investment property, understands and has been involved in the renovation/remodeling process, and has great resources which she shares with clients. When you hire Ann to represent you, she will make your buying or selling experience an enjoyable, rewarding one. Her compassion, sensitivity to her clients’ needs, eye for detail, and ability to see the big picture when guiding you through a purchase or sale are unique assets that will ensure your success. A diverse and relevant background also gives Ann a distinct edge. For 30 years, she worked in fast-paced, high-pressure television and theatrical production, attaining the highest achievement – DGA membership as a Director, and as an award-winning staff and freelance writer. Her keen audio visual skills and design sense benefit sellers in marketing their properties, and are invaluable in helping buyers see the potential of space. A true renaissance woman, Ann was also an income tax professional and office manager for H&R Block, so she thoroughly understands the tax and financial implications of acquiring and selling real estate. Her superior organizational skills are further evidenced as owner of a downsizing/professional organizing business, Managed For You, which allows her to connect with everyone from millennials to boomers and seniors, whether for small space planning or assisting with major decluttering and transitioning. Ann holds an AB in American History from Simmons College, Boston, plus attended Robert Wagner Graduate School of Public Administration where she was a candidate for Doctorate. She additionally studied Film Direction at the American Film Institute in LA, and was a Stanford University post-graduate Professional Journalism Fellow. Personally, Ann is an avid if not very good golfer, and the co-founder of a nonprofit 501c3 organization offering educational guidance, tutoring and counseling for youngsters from elementary school through college admission. She sits on the board of trustees of a nonprofit educational film production corporation as well. (202) 494-6252 [email protected]