philly.com
by Barbara Ballinger
February 10, 2009

Re-Accessorize with What You Have

For any room that needs freshening, take art off walls, take everything off shelves, remove lamps from tables, stuff from a coffee table and place everything in the center of the room – or better yet in another room. Then change pillows, accessories, artwork and even furniture. By mixing it up, you’ll have altered the look without making a single purchase, says Joan Kaufman, owner of Interior Planning and Design in Naperville, Ill.