Redesigning… Recessionitsa Style Finding out that spending time at home and having friends and family over is your activity of choice these days? Then you’re like the growing number of American women. Researchers found that just over 40% of women are spending more time at home - cooking, spending leisure time and even entertaining friends (Solutions Research Group 5/25/2009). With all the extra time you spend at home, make your home a place of comfort and beauty with just some small and cost-friendly additions.

Some real quick and easy ways to add your own flair to a room is accenting what you already have with a touch of color. Go with your favorite color and make it a theme. If red makes you happy, add some decorative pillows or throws in shades of red. Mix and match the pillows to add some textures, solids, embellishments and motifs. These simple touches start from only $10.

Another easy way to liven up a room is by adding a statement chair. These chairs can be designer accents and can be found virtually anywhere from designer boutiques to a great find at the local consignment store. Not ready to throw out your current chair, but want to freshen it up? The solution to changing the look of an old chair is a great new slipcover and starting at $30 you can have a whole new chair.

Add some interest to the floor. A detail that most don’t think about is how to create a designated space and differentiate one room from the next. Rugs are a great way to define spaces while adding in texture and design to the room. From runners to area rugs, you can find plenty of deals in your price range, smaller accent rugs start at about $20.

Walls can be dressed up as well. A window can be an area to make the first statement about your home from the outside. Window treatments can be found in a variety of designs and fabrications, from Modern to Casual to Traditional. They’re also not only decorative but can be functional as well. There are now specially lined window panels with different functions, blocking out light, reducing noise and helping in energy saving with thermal lining to insulate from heat and cold. Whether functional or decorative, window treatments can easily start from $10.

Resigning a home does not have to cost a fortune. Get online to shop, compare and find the best deals to find the accessory that will update your space. Little details make a huge difference in creating the optimal space for you to relax and entertain.