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Tip from the : Plan ahead Portland Observer Section II Thursday. July 28. 1878 Page 11 While you’ re gathering those samples, keep track o f the costs o f each material. Expenditures should be plan ned as carefully as color schemes. Select materials for durability as well as price. Compare. For example, did you know you could panel a 20’ wall area for as little as $25. To save even more, look for sales, and buy o ff season. The best way to save money is by doing the work your self. Many remodeling jobs can be tackled by the do-it- yourselfer. Installing wall paneling requires only basic tools and no special skills, and it goes up quickly. I f you plan carefully along the way, you’ ll have a room that’ s not only beautiful and inviting, but one that works for your family. Oriental Serenity creates a bedroom for relaxing. "Forestflair" wall paneling creates a woodland background for comfortable furnishings. Afford able paneling can be installed by the do-it- yourselfer. Paneling is repeated on the base of the platform bed for a custom look. How often have you browsed through home fu r nishings magazines, wondering how decorators manage to create such beautiful rooms? You may think an unlimited budget is the answer, but not so. Actually, designers w ill tell you that even the most casual rooms require careful planning. Because the real secret to any successful decorating or remodeling project is just that—meticulous planning o f all the de tails. Before lifting a pencil or a paint brush, professional decorators ask their clients many questions about their hobbies, family needs, and style o f entertaining. Since most o f us are our own “ interior decorators,” we should take a tip from the pro’s and give our lifestyle some thought. Trying to create a formal interior for a family that's casual and sports-oriented w ill only lead to frustration! First, ask yourself and your family why you want to undertake this project. Do you need more storage space? ^ a n t to create room for a favorite hobby? Or simply think it’ s time to put some sparkle into a tired decorating scheme? Once you know what you want your room to do, decide how you want it to look. Study the materials and fabrics that are available. Today the resources are vir tually unlimited. In fact, the task o f creating a com fort able, tasteful interior is much easier than it was for our mothers or grandmothers. Paint, wallpapers and fabrics come in any color in the spectrum. And prefinished wall panelings are available in colors and textures that vary from natural woods to pretty pastels. More popular than ever, wood is a natural material that survives fads in decorating, blending with contem porary or traditional interiors. I t ’s hard to go wrong when decorating with prefinished paneling, because o f its warmth and livability. Panelings are easy to maintain and they come in easy-to-install 4' x 8’ sheets that even a novice can put up in a weekend. A common problem for the do-it-yourself decorator is frying to envision the Finished room. Here’s another trick from the pro’s. Assemble samples o f all the colors, finishes, textures and fabrics you’ll be using in the room. Arrange them against a neutral background. Keep the size o f each sample proportionate to its importance in the room. Remember, wall paneling, carpet and drapes will dominate upholstery fabrics, accessories and paint trim. The resulting “ switchboard” w ill give you an excellent preview o f how the finished room will look. Make your mistakes here—in miniature! Try out those wild color schemes— without spending a dime. A handsome fixture that is also an effective light source for the kitchen, this is balanced by under-cabinet and sink "task" lighting as well providing safety as well as vision. 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