A fresh coat of paint in your bedroom or family room is the most basic and most dramatic of home decoration ideas.

When shopping for paint, you will pick up a few paint color cards. These cards will probably have the name of the paint color as well as the brand name of the paint. In addition to this, you should make a note of the store that gave you the paint color card.

Different stores carry different brands...and I know I can't rely on my memory after I've picked up color samples from three or four home improvement stores. A quick note on each sample easily reminds me where I can find a certain color and brand of paint.

You may want to list other information on the paint sample card, if it's not already printed on it. Color code, brand name, manufacturer, etc.

One of the quickest and easiest of the home decoration ideas is changing the hardware on your cabinetry. If your cabinet hardware is just a bit boring, take a look at your local home decor store. They'll have all kinds of harware to choose from...pulls, handles, levers, and more.

And this is just like any other area in our home decoration ideas...you can get cabinet hardware that fits your home decor budget. From inexpensive, but good looking pieces, to very expensive luxury hardware. You'll also find brand new factory made hardware, as well as antique hand-made pieces.

The best part of this kind of change is, though it's a small element, it goes a long way towards enhancing the look of your cabinetry without going through a complete tear down of what you already have on your walls. A little bit truly goes a long way with this home decoration idea!