Did you know that as many as 42% of homeowners believe that now is the time to redecorate their homes? Contrary to popular belief, home design can be practical, efficient, and inexpensive. Homeowners can easily start with furniture and appliances. The original intent of replacing furniture and appliances may be purely practical, but new additions can look great, and give your home some extra pizzazz, too. How can you double-up on design and efficiency?

Buy Wood Furniture

Wood furniture offers almost indefinite sustainability. Why? Wood can be stained, refinished, or even repainted to suit owners’ current needs or whims, making it one of the most versatile materials out there. With a new paint job, that old, antique wood dresser can easily become a new baby dresser, perfect for the nursery. Likewise, wood headboards, and or that solid wood chest of drawers, can be repainted or stained to fit into your current decorating scheme. Even better, with over 281,515 Americans working in the furniture industry, you can easily find someone to help you pick out the best wood furnishings.

Think About Space

Did you know that up to 20% of household consumption and energy-use can be attributed to appliances? Kill two birds with one stone by replacing inefficient dishwashers and ovens. Energy efficient, stainless steel models, like Maytag electric ranges, or Ge dishwashers, serve more than one purpose. First, and most obvious, energy-saving appliances will help you shave money off your bills. Secondly, stainless steel reflects a lot of light, making small kitchens appear much larger. Keep space considerations in mind when redesigning bedrooms, too. Modern furniture is often built for maximum functionality, and some can serve as two, or more, pieces of furniture. The most classic example is a futon, functioning as both a couch and a bed.

A Trick of the Light?

If space is a concern, the right furniture and accessories can make a room appear larger. Clear furniture, including clear chairs and even clear end tables, create the illusion of more space, and more light. The color white, and glossy, high-shine finishes reflect a lot of light. Paint the walls white to make rooms look bigger, and choose glossy furnishings, like fiber glass tabletops and chairs, to reflect the light from the windows and walls.

Home design does not necessarily mean extravagance, or irresponsible spending. Add practical pieces, like wood dressers and stainless steel Maytag electric ranges, to maximize the efficiency, and personality, of your home. Good refereneces: www.products.directbuy.com