Complete your bookshelves with bookends Written by Johann Erickson Continued from page 1 Are your books lined up neatly in a bookshelf? Don’t be afraid to jazz it up a bit. Take books out of case and divide them according to subject. Chances are good that you will have several titles per subject. Then purchase bookends in a style that matches subject matter. Arrange them in groups on your bookshelf along side framed pictures, decorative plates, or vases. Book ends provide an opportunity to infuse your personality or interests into a room. Because they serve a dual purpose, book ends are a justifiable decorating expense. You can preserve your books while adding a new element or focal point to your living spaces. Johann Erickson is the owner of Online Discount Mart Please include an active link to our site if you'd like to reprint this article. Complete your wall decor with Decorative Plates Written by Johann Erickson Continued from page 1 Match your decorative plates with cabinets, doorknobs, and furniture hardware. With wide variety available, you can also tailor them to table lamps and other light fixtures. Since wall plates come in all shapes and sizes, you can match them to curves of your furniture placement. Matching will cleverly enhance featured pieces in a room without distracting from their appeal. In addition to decorative plate style, you may want to consider changing switch itself. Dimmer switches are available as dials, slides, touch pads, and combinations of each. The ability to adjust lighting in each room of your home provides you a way to highlight specific room features or set appropriate mood. Decorative plates, often taken for granted, are a versatile design element. They can be romantic, sophisticated, sleek, or fun. First decide what you need your decorative plate to do for a room, and then shop for it as seriously as you would shop for furniture, wall coverings, or carpet. Johann Erickson is the owner of Online Discount Mart Please include an active link to our site if you'd like to reprint this article.     <Back to Page 1   ImproveHomeLife.com © 2005 Terms of Use