5 cheap decorating tricks
This floor lamp ($249, West Elm) with a drum-style pleated shade hikes the room's hip quotient. Another great idea is the way the art is displayed. There are several small pieces of art, but the impact is big because they are hung on a larger background. You can achieve a similar look with a piece of plywood, a staple gun and stable fabric that won't stretch out of shape. Add your existing art, frame pictures from a coffee table book or magazine. ($14-$19 art, 12-$44 frames, West Elm). West Elm
