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This is a great article as an introduction to beginners wanting to decorate their homes. It is a creative way of looking at the basics of design from a fresh perspective.

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Dummy Design is not for designers, nor is it for people who have hired professionals to redecorate their homes. Dummy design is for the average middle class American citizen that is sitting at home, looking around and hating what they see in their homes. They want a change. They want a gorgeous home. They don’t want to have to pay thousands of dollars. For those such people, I have written the top ten commandments of dummy design to get them off the couch, and into their garage for some new decorating ideas. (Yes! You can find amazing decorating material in your garage!)

The Ten Commandments of Dummy Design

#1 Do not add something to your home unless it is useful and beautiful. 90% of items should be both.

Recycling bins don’t have to be ugly bright blue messing up the décor of your kitchen. You can use an alternative container or simply pretty up the ugly blue crate. An easy fix is to get a simple cardboard box, paint or cover it in wallpaper or fabric, cut a whole in the bottom, flip it upside down and plop on top of that ugly crate. Voila! You now have a gorgeous, coordinated recycling bin!

#2 Pick a color scheme and delineate from it only when you are making a conscious statement.

It doesn’t matter what colors you pick, just pick some! After you have picked 3-5 colors, stick with them whether it is the mundane things like soap and shampoo or the decorative items like towels and rugs.

#3 Every time you buy something, throw something away.

The worst thing in a well designed room is to have it ruined by clutter. Most people in America have too much stuff, rather than too little. If you make it a practice to throw something away, or donate an item, every time you buy a new one, you can begin building a successful design. If you don’t, your designing efforts will be in vain.

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