Refresh your rooms

BY SUMMER STAIR
Longmont Times-Call

Having a stylish living space in your homecan make all the difference and it doesn’t haveto be expensive.

Interior designer Pam Lampe, owner ofHome Matters which serves Northern Coloradoand a contractor for Ideas Unlimited in Long-mont, says anyone can refresh a room by simplyknowing what their design style is and whattheir budget allows.

Lampe explained the top design styles shesees in homes and offered budget-friendly ideasto help make a room feel new again.h

Tuscan: An Old World Style
Tuscan is a style that is inspired by the ele-ments of nature. Textured walls, stone, naturalgrasses and heavy furniture are often displayed.To update a Tuscan-themed room add a new piece of artwork that incorporates heavy frames landscape themes, Lampe says.

As far as accessories go, think black wroughtiron and bronze. Choose pillows and rugs thathave texture in fall colors, such as orange, sage,green or golden yellow.