Inspiration can be carefully calculated, or it can simply come out of nowhere! When you want to (re)decorate a room, how do you decide on color, style, and key design elements?

Here’s another way to look at it…is did you redecorate a room because you intended to, or did you get inspired by something that made you want to do it? (Sort of a chicken or the egg thing!)

Here are some ways to find inspiration (or let it find you):

  • Home magazines
  • Piece of art (either professional, or something your kid drew)
  • A rug or piece furniture that you cherish
  • Nature or a particular season
  • Lifestyle or emotion (such as a serene spa, or lively laundry room)
  • A movie or tv show
  • A poem or story
  • A treasured family heirloom or collection
  • A favorite vacation
  • A country or region
  • A favorite store
  • A piece of fabric
  • A dream
  • Think about the last room you decorated (or redecorated). What motivated you? What served as your inspiration?

    6 Comments

    1. Is this the store that used to be TJ Max in the strip mall at University & Orchard? Did you change the name of the store or is it a completely different company? Thanks!

    by bev — 9/5/08 at 11:41 pm #

    2. Last week I was on a hunt for pumpkin colored curtains! And I am sure it was all of the fall decorating that I have been doing and researching online that inspired me to choose that color. I found the exact curtains that I invisioned (how often does that ever happen?) at one of your sister stores.

    Bella

    by Bella — 9/6/08 at 4:56 pm #

    3. Can I shop on line?

    by Leona — 9/6/08 at 10:18 pm #

    4. Hi Bev,

    Thank you for your recent inquiry. T.J. Maxx is a sister company of HomeGoods. They are both owned by The TJX Companies, who in addition, owns Marshalls and A.J. Wright.

    Thank you again,

    Jessica
    HomeGoods Customer Service

    by HomeGoods Customer Service — 9/8/08 at 3:02 pm #

    5. Hi Leona,

    At this time, HomeGoods does not offer a service of online shopping. However, we may in the future and suggest you sign up to receive HomeGoods emails to keep you up to date.

    Thanks for your inquiry.

    Jessica
    HomeGoods Customer Service

    by HomeGoods Customer Service — 9/8/08 at 3:23 pm #

    6. Bella - sounds like it was meant to be! Whenever I envision something specific, I often find myself going down a different path as I find more inspiration sources! I love pumpkin - it’s great just as an accent color for pop, or part of a core palate!

    Susan

    by susan — 9/8/08 at 3:40 pm #

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